{"id":13,"date":"2025-01-27T09:33:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T09:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protectingtheenvironment.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-09-29T14:36:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:36:04","slug":"elementor-13","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/protectingtheenvironment.com\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13\" class=\"elementor elementor-13\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa63ef0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa63ef0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;video&quot;,&quot;background_video_link&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/protectingtheenvironment.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/09\\\/DJI_0042.mp4&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-video-container 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data-id=\"0886778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fatbergs vs the Environment<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b0b106 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b0b106\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f00c7a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f00c7a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ec64b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ec64b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The increasing menace of fatbergs in urban sewer systems is a growing concern for city officials and the environment. These massive blockages, formed from fat, oil, grease (FOG), and other waste materials, can cause serious damage to drainage infrastructure and lead to costly repairs. The root of the problem often lies in improper grease disposal practices by businesses, particularly in the food service and hospitality industries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7538fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7538fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are Fatbergs?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5f46b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a5f46b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fatbergs are large, solid masses formed in sewer systems when FOG (fats, oils, and grease) and other waste materials like wet wipes, food particles, and sanitary products accumulate and solidify. Over time, these materials combine to create a stubborn blockage that disrupts the flow of wastewater, potentially leading to backflow, flooding, and environmental contamination.<\/p><p>Improper grease disposal is one of the leading causes of fatbergs, particularly in areas with a high concentration of restaurants, hotels, and food processing facilities. Unfortunately, many businesses unknowingly contribute to fatbergs by following outdated or incorrect methods of grease disposal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91093b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91093b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Businesses Can Help Combat Fatbergs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7434d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7434d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Businesses, especially those in the hospitality and foodservice industries, play a critical role in preventing fatbergs. By properly managing their FOG disposal and educating staff on the dangers of flushing non-biodegradable materials, they can significantly reduce the risk of sewer blockages.<\/p><p>Grease traps are an effective solution to capture fats, oils, and grease before they enter the sewer system. By installing and maintaining grease traps, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial kitchens can contain and dispose of FOG properly, preventing fatbergs from forming.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a75a95 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a75a95\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c08402a elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"c08402a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtube.com\\\/watch?v=Na86bgxihoA&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6166212 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6166212\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b6ec24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8b6ec24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-098ca3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"098ca3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grease Disposal Myths<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a53fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73a53fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce63b05 elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-carousel\" data-id=\"ce63b05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;carousel_items&quot;:[{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #1&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;a7159ae&quot;},{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide 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#4&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;f78979f&quot;}],&quot;slides_to_show_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;slides_to_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;offset_sides&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;arrows&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;image_spacing_custom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-carousel swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"1\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9810aa4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9810aa4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-994595e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"994595e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab20260 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab20260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hot water breaks down grease and prevents clogs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744337a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"744337a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While it may seem like hot water dissolves grease, the truth is that the water cools down as it moves through the pipes. This causes the grease to solidify further down the line, where it begins to accumulate and form blockages. Instead of eliminating grease, hot water simply shifts the problem further into the sewer system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"2\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9a847 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c9a847\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae470a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae470a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d526fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d526fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Soap and detergents can dissolve grease permanently.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-764a45f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"764a45f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many people believe that dish soaps or degreasers will break down grease enough to prevent clogs. However, these cleaning agents only emulsify the grease temporarily, allowing it to flow through the pipes. Once the soap breaks down, the grease can solidify and begin to form a fatberg.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"3\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9a2129 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9a2129\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8248b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a8248b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd1876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"afd1876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pouring grease into the sink is fine in small amounts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c65ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c65ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even small amounts of grease can contribute to the build-up of fatbergs over time. Continuous disposal of even minimal quantities of FOG will eventually clog pipes and sewers. Proper disposal techniques, such as collecting grease in designated containers, are necessary to prevent blockages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"4\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e71279 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e71279\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1f7af3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1f7af3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ddcfff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ddcfff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grease traps don\u2019t need regular maintenance.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f816cd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f816cd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many businesses install grease traps but neglect to maintain them regularly. A poorly maintained grease trap can overflow, allowing grease to enter the drainage system. Regular cleaning and servicing of grease traps is essential to keep them functioning effectively and prevent FOG from reaching the sewers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e9d9d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74e9d9d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7758475 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7758475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EPAS Ltd - Combating Fatbergs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f92956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f92956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>EPAS is at the forefront of grease management, offering a range of solutions designed to prevent fatbergs and protect both businesses and city infrastructure. One of the standout products offered by EPAS is the\u00a0<strong>GreaseShield<\/strong>\u00ae, an advanced grease trap system that not only separates FOG from wastewater but also actively prevents solid waste from entering the drainage system. This prevents fatbergs from forming and ensures that only clean, grease-free water is discharged into the sewers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f05f07 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f05f07\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b61dcf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b61dcf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a86f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38a86f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Key benefits of EPAS solutions like the GreaseShield\u00ae include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Efficient FOG removal<\/strong>: The GreaseShield\u00ae separates and captures fats, oils, and grease before they enter the drain, reducing the risk of fatberg formation.<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable disposal<\/strong>: EPAS solutions make it easier for businesses to collect and dispose of grease responsibly, ensuring that it does not end up in the sewer system.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced environmental impact<\/strong>: By preventing fatbergs, EPAS helps protect water systems from contamination, minimizing environmental damage.<\/li><li><strong>Cost savings<\/strong>: Preventing fatbergs saves businesses and municipalities from costly repairs, pipe replacements, and emergency clean-up operations.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9bc5bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9bc5bf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cccba14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"cccba14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Re44p0qdQZ8&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea82de6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea82de6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d6410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"85d6410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d976e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d976e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Educating Businesses on Proper Grease Disposal<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6a4d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d6a4d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to offering cutting-edge products like GreaseShield\u00ae, EPAS is committed to educating businesses about the importance of proper grease disposal. By raising awareness of the risks associated with fatbergs and debunking common myths, EPAS helps businesses in the hospitality, restaurant, and facility management sectors adopt best practices for grease management.<\/p><p>Here are some tips EPAS recommends to prevent grease-related issues:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Use a high-quality grease trap or grease interceptor<\/strong>: Install systems like the GreaseShield\u00ae to capture grease before it enters the drainage system.<\/li><li><strong>Regularly clean and maintain grease traps<\/strong>: Schedule routine maintenance to ensure grease traps are working efficiently.<\/li><li><strong>Collect used grease in containers<\/strong>: Rather than pouring grease down the drain, collect it in designated containers and arrange for proper disposal.<\/li><li><strong>Educate staff<\/strong>: Ensure employees are trained on correct grease disposal techniques and the importance of keeping FOG out of the drain.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb2531b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb2531b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Grease-Free Future<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f72b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f72b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fatbergs are not just a nuisance; they pose a significant threat to public infrastructure and the environment. However, with the right solutions and education, businesses can prevent these costly and damaging blockages. EPAS is leading the way with advanced grease management systems like the GreaseShield\u00ae, which help prevent fatbergs while promoting sustainability. By adopting proper grease disposal practices and investing in high-quality equipment, businesses can protect their plumbing, reduce costs, and contribute to the preservation of city sewer systems.<\/p><p>Don\u2019t fall for the myths\u2014take action today by choosing a reliable grease management system that helps prevent fatbergs and promotes efficient waste disposal.<\/p><p>Interested in learning more about how EPAS products like GreaseShield\u00ae can help your business prevent fatbergs?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0f7878 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f0f7878\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27657d8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"27657d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/epas-ltd.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact EPAS Here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Worlds Best and Only Eco-Certified Grease Management Solution View our Products Here Fatbergs vs the Environment The increasing menace of fatbergs in urban sewer systems is a growing concern for city officials and the environment. 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