Why fryer oil matters in the Garden State
New Jersey burns over 740 million gallons of diesel each year. Switching just one gallon to pure biodiesel (B100) slashes climate warming emissions by roughly 74 %. With more than 20,000 restaurants statewide, that grease pool is a climate lever hiding in plain sight. Diners already expect greener choices, and theft rings prove used oil has real market value. Grease Connections turns that liability into certified fuel, keeping pipes clean and profitable.
From fries to fuel CO₂ math you can quote
Maplewood hosts New Jersey’s first public biodiesel pump, blending as high as B30 for truck fleets. According to NJ Clean Cities, every blended gallon keeps sulfur, soot and up to 78 % net carbon out of our air. The table below makes the science menu friendly for staff meetings and social posts:
| Fuel blend | CO₂ cut vs diesel | Everyday analogy |
|---|---|---|
| B20 | 15 % | Driving from Newark to Hoboken in an EV |
| B50 | 40 % | Taking 2,000 cars off Garden State Parkway yearly |
| B100 | 74 % | Planting a forest the size of Atlantic City |
Rutgers Dining closed loop success
Rutgers Dining Services transforms campus fryer oil into engine ready fuel, powering supplier trucks that deliver tomorrow’s produce no extra miles, no extra cost. Students helped brand the story, boosting participation in tray less dining and composting programs the same semester. The lesson: pair clear metrics with human scale stories for viral reach.
Shore Eco Tourism Grease Initiative
Summer crowds triple waste along the Jersey Shore. Grease Connections’ new program stations lockable 70 gallon caddies at boardwalk vendors, with overnight pump outs that keep sand and storm drains pristine. Town councils now spotlight participating stands on eco tour maps, driving foot traffic and reinforcing a clean beach brand narrative.
Hoboken’s path to a zero waste kitchen
Hoboken bistros already divert 50,000 pounds of food scraps annually through curbside composting. Adding sealed fryer oil pickups closed one of the last waste loops. Owners report fewer plumbing emergencies and a 12 % utility room odor drop within three months proof that “zero waste” is as practical as it is principled.
Join the NJ Sustainable Business Registry
Registration is free and publicizes your CO₂ savings on a state run map that journalists consult for feel good features. Restaurants log gallons recycled each year; Grease Connections supplies automated reports, making compliance virtually hands off.
Telling the story customer messaging that clicks
Filta’s billion pound recycling milestone shows audiences love big round numbers. Post before and after shots of filters, add “You just saved 5 lbs of CO₂ with that order,” and tag #FriesToFuel. Real data plus diner participation equals shareable content, boosting reach without paid ads.
Earning an eco label diners recognize
The Certified Green Restaurant seal awards points for waste, energy and food sourcing and fryer oil recycling checks several boxes at once. Displaying the decal on menus correlates with a 5 point rise in Yelp sustainability mentions, reinforcing trust with millennial and Gen Z guests.
City by city pickup logistics
Grease Connections covers every major market see quick facts below and tap through for hyper local service details:
| City | Average weekly oil volume | Free pickup threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 55 gal | 30 gal |
| Jersey City | 48 gal | 25 gal |
| Trenton | 32 gal | 20 gal |
| Atlantic City | 60 gal | 30 gal |
| Princeton | 25 gal | 15 gal |
Data compiled from regional collectors and D&D Alternative Energy price indices.
Next steps
- Schedule a free tank audit evaluates container fit and theft risk, often within 48 hours.
- Activate transparent reporting monthly CO₂ certificates integrate with NJ registry uploads.
- Share your first “Fries→Fuel” post Grease Connections provides the swipe file and graphics.
- Biodiesel made from NJ fries cuts tailpipe soot, meets upcoming state diesel mandates, and tells a story nobody forgets. Your oil already has a destiny make sure it’s a green one.
Grease Connections advises: Contact us to turn every gallon of fryer oil into a competitive, climate friendly edge.
