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  • Palm Oil Price Guide: Global Market Analysis & Investment Insights
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    Palm Oil Price Guide: Global Market Analysis & Investment Insights

    Palm oil trades at US $907.58 per metric ton in May 2025 (IMF). Master commodity markets with our comprehensive guide covering futures contracts, environmental concerns, and why Malaysia dominates global supply.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Sunflower Oil Price Guide: US Market Analysis & Buying Tips
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    Sunflower Oil Price Guide: US Market Analysis & Buying Tips

    Sunflower oil prices hit US $1,262.95 per metric ton in June 2025 (IMF); use this commodity pricing data to save 25% on bulk purchases for high heat cooking and baking needs.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Canola Oil Price Guide: Market Analysis & Shopping Tips
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    Canola Oil Price Guide: Market Analysis & Shopping Tips

    Canola oil prices fluctuate between rising 13.55% yearly and periodic drops—use this guide to time purchases and save up to 35% on bulk orders. Current June 2025 market data shows complex pricing dynamics affecting both commercial and retail buyers.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Vegetable Oil Price Guide: Costs, Conversions & Shopping Options
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    Vegetable Oil Price Guide: Costs, Conversions & Shopping Options

    Vegetable oil costs have doubled since 2020—use this guide to cut your spend by up to 40%. The vegetable oil price index hit record highs of 251.80 Index Points in March 2022, fundamentally changing how restaurants and home cooks budget for this essential ingredient.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Used Cooking Oil Pricing & Business Guide
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    Used Cooking Oil Pricing & Business Guide

    Turn restaurant waste into $1.26 million annual revenue with used cooking oil recycling. Get paid $3/gallon average or face costly disposal fees when contamination ruins your oil’s value.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Restaurant Used Cooking Oil: Disposal, Recycling & Revenue Guide
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    Restaurant Used Cooking Oil: Disposal, Recycling & Revenue Guide

    Restaurant used cooking oil recycling prevents $50,000 environmental fines while generating rebates up to $0.65/gallon. Choose wrong disposal methods and face sewer blockages, plumbing disasters, and permanent closure.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • How to Clean a Grease Trap (and How Often You Should)
    Compliance & Regulation, Equipment & Tech

    How to Clean a Grease Trap (and How Often You Should)

    Skip grease trap cleaning and face $10,000 fines, sewage flooding your commercial kitchen, and health inspectors shutting you down. Clean your grease trap at 25% capacity to avoid disasters.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Used Cooking Oil Disposal: Complete Guide to Collection & Recycling Services
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    Used Cooking Oil Disposal: Complete Guide to Collection & Recycling Services

    Used cooking oil recycling prevents costly plumbing disasters and environmental damage while generating rebates up to $0.65/gallon. Choose wrong and face $10,000 fines, grease-blocked drains, and permanent business closure.

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Environmental Law Lessons in Every Grease Trap: How Oil Recycling Illuminates Compliance Strategy
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    Environmental Law Lessons in Every Grease Trap: How Oil Recycling Illuminates Compliance Strategy

    When environmental attorneys discover what grease recyclers already know about compliance marketing By Jorge Argota, Co founder of Grease Connections During my transition from legal marketing to grease recycling, I discovered something fascinating: restaurant grease traps and industrial discharge permits share the same DNA. Both exist at the intersection of environmental compliance, regulatory fear, and…

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • From Law Firms to Fryer Oil: How Legal Marketing Principles Drive Success in Grease Recycling
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    From Law Firms to Fryer Oil: How Legal Marketing Principles Drive Success in Grease Recycling

    What happens when a legal marketer enters the used cooking oil industry? Surprisingly profitable parallels. By Jorge Argota, Co Founder of Grease Connections After years helping law firms acquire clients at $300-$1,200 per lead, I entered the grease recycling industry. What I discovered shocked me: the same principles that help attorneys sign retainers also help…

    June 9, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Recycling Used Cooking Oil: What Happens and How to Reuse It
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    Recycling Used Cooking Oil: What Happens and How to Reuse It

    That bacon grease in your pan could power delivery trucks—recycled cooking oil becomes biodiesel fuel. Will you trash it or transform it? Jump to a question What do they do with recycled cooking oil? Recycled cooking oil still has plenty of life left. It’s turned into biodiesel, eco-friendly soaps, lubricants, and even animal-feed supplements. Recycling…

    June 8, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Grease Trap vs. Grease Interceptor: What’s the Difference?
    Compliance & Regulation, Equipment & Tech

    Grease Trap vs. Grease Interceptor: What’s the Difference?

    Grease traps handle under 50 GPM for small kitchens; interceptors manage over 50 GPM for large operations. Choose wrong and face $25,000 fines, sewage backups, and business closures.

    June 8, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Why You Should Never Pour Oil Down the Drain
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    Why You Should Never Pour Oil Down the Drain

    Quick answers to the most common grease disposal mistakes that damage pipes and harm the environment.

    June 8, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Troubleshooting Grease Trap Problems: Your Questions Answered
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    Troubleshooting Grease Trap Problems: Your Questions Answered

    Bad grease trap smells signal expensive emergencies brewing. Stop odors fast with hot water flushes, enzyme treatments, and regular pumping. Our guide shows exactly how to prevent $50,000 disasters.

    June 8, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Florida Groundwater Corrective Action and Enforcement Guide
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    Florida Groundwater Corrective Action and Enforcement Guide

    Understanding Rule 62-520.700 and Enforcement Procedures Table of Contents Introduction The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has broad authority to require corrective action when groundwater violations occur. This authority exists whether or not you have a permit, making it crucial to understand when and how the Department can act. Key Concepts Understanding corrective action requires…

    June 8, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Florida Groundwater Exemptions and Variances Guide
    Compliance & Regulation

    Florida Groundwater Exemptions and Variances Guide

    Understanding Rules 62-520.500, 510, and 520 Table of Contents Introduction Florida’s groundwater regulations recognize that meeting every water quality standard isn’t always feasible or necessary in every situation. The exemption provisions provide flexibility while still protecting public health and the environment. This guide explains when and how facilities can obtain exemptions from certain groundwater standards.…

    June 7, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Florida Groundwater Classifications and Standards
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    Florida Groundwater Classifications and Standards

    Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Florida’s Underground Water Resources Table of Contents Section 1. Understanding Florida’s Groundwater Classification System 1.1 Purpose of Classification Florida’s groundwater classification system divides all underground water into distinct categories based on quality, current use, and potential for future use. This system, established under Rule 62-520.410, F.A.C., creates a hierarchy of protection…

    June 7, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Grease Traps 101: What They Are and How They Work
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    Grease Traps 101: What They Are and How They Work

    Friday lunch rush. The dish pit floods, pungent bacon grease coats the floor, and the city inspector is already on-site. Fifteen minutes later, a $2,500 citation lands on the pass. This nightmare scenario plays out in commercial kitchens across Florida every week; all because of a neglected grease trap. But it doesn’t have to happen…

    June 7, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Florida Zone of Discharge Requirements
    Compliance & Regulation

    Florida Zone of Discharge Requirements

    Comprehensive Guide to Buffer Zones in Groundwater Regulation Table of Contents Section 1. Understanding Zones of Discharge 1.1 Definition and Purpose A zone of discharge is a three-dimensional volume of ground and groundwater surrounding a discharge point where limited exceedance of water quality standards is allowed. Rule 62-520.200(27) defines it as “a volume underlying or…

    June 7, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Florida Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
    Compliance & Regulation

    Florida Groundwater Monitoring Requirements

    Comprehensive Legal Guide to Rule 62-520.600 F.A.C. Table of Contents Section 1. Facilities Subject to Monitoring Requirements 1.1 General Monitoring Obligation Rule 62-520.600 establishes that every facility discharging to groundwater must implement a monitoring program unless specifically exempted by Department rule. This requirement applies regardless of facility size, discharge volume, or water quality impacts. The…

    June 7, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Florida Ground Water Regulations – Legal Reference Guide
    Compliance & Regulation

    Florida Ground Water Regulations – Legal Reference Guide

    Chapter 62-520, Florida Administrative Code Quick Reference Navigation Rule 62-520.200 – Definitions Critical Terms You Must Understand Aquifer – A geologic formation capable of yielding significant groundwater to wells or springs. In Florida, this includes the Floridan Aquifer system and surficial aquifers. Existing Installation – A facility qualifying for grandfather provisions. To qualify, you must…

    June 7, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Get Paid for Industrial Used Cooking Oil in Florida – The Factory Floor Revolution
    Customer Stories & Case Studies

    Get Paid for Industrial Used Cooking Oil in Florida – The Factory Floor Revolution

    Florida industrial food producers can transform used cooking oil from costly waste into profitable revenue streams, earning up to $190,000 annually while meeting environmental regulations through professional recycling services.

    June 6, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Can You Put Olive Oil Down the Sink? Tips for Proper Disposal
    Community & Environmental Impact

    Can You Put Olive Oil Down the Sink? Tips for Proper Disposal

    No, you should not put olive oil down the sink. Can you put olive oil down the sink? Pouring olive oil down the drain can cause severe plumbing issues and environmental hazards. This article explains why it’s harmful and offers safe disposal methods.

    May 28, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

  • Oil Solidification: The Best Way to Dispose of Used Cooking Oil
    Community & Environmental Impact

    Oil Solidification: The Best Way to Dispose of Used Cooking Oil

    Table of Contents Oil solidification is the process of turning liquid oil into a solid form, making it easier to handle and dispose of. This method is critical for managing used cooking oil, reducing environmental harm, and preventing plumbing issues. Improperly disposing of cooking oil can cause environmental pollution, leading to soil and water contamination…

    May 28, 2025

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    Jorge Argota

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