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Unblocktober: Stopping FOG at the Source
This Unblocktober, we look at the role commercial kitchens play in preventing FOG-related drainage problems and how effective grease management can tackle fats, oils and grease at the source.
This Unblocktober, we look at the role commercial kitchens play in preventing FOG-related drainage problems and how effective grease management can tackle fats, oils and grease at the source.
EPAS has been Highly Commended in both Best Green Business and Best Innovative Business at the Greater Newry Business Awards 2026, adding to a growing list of 28 awards and industry recognitions. We look at the innovation, ISO certifications, independently verified EPDs and environmental commitments behind the latest recognition.
GreaseShield® is designed to reduce the ongoing costs of grease management through efficient FOG removal, low-energy operation, reduced servicing and simpler waste handling.
GreaseShield® has been designed with efficient day-to-day operation in mind, automatically separating Fats, Oils and Grease from kitchen wastewater without the need for a heating element as part of the grease separation process.
Blocked drains don’t start with a blockage. They start with grease. By the time you notice slow drainage, unpleasant odours or an overflowing grease trap, the problem has often been developing for weeks. That’s why preventative grease management with GreaseShield matters.
GreaseShield delivers highly effective Grease Management Solution whilst reducing operating cost and downtime.
GreaseShield® – The Grease Management Solution continues to support restaurants, hotels and catering facilities looking for an efficient and cost-effective approach to fats, oils and grease management before it enters the drainage system.
Recent reports that Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, is planning a major restructure across its UK and Ireland estate have put renewed focus on the financial pressures facing the hospitality sector.
FOG builds up silently inside pipework, causing drainage failures long before problems become visible.
Managing grease and food solids at source is the most effective way to prevent disruption, reduce risk, and ensure long-term system performance.
FOG builds up silently inside pipework, causing drainage failures long before problems become visible.
Managing grease and food solids at source is the most effective way to prevent disruption, reduce risk, and ensure long-term system performance.