Restaurant Technologies recycles 15% more UCO in 2024 than previous year

Restaurant Technologies recycled over 363 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) in 2024, exceeding its own record of 314 million pounds set in 2023 by over 15 percent.  

Restaurant Technologies partners with renewable-energy partners such as Chevron Renewable Energy Group and Phillips 66 to convert UCO into renewable diesel or biodiesel for vehicles to use on the road.

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At Sheetz, a regional convenience store located in seven states, Restaurant Technologies and Sheetz have created a closed-loop economy where fresh oil is delivered, used, then collected to be recycled and converted to biodiesel, and then reused in its fuel pumps.  

“We take tremendous pride in helping more customers reach their corporate social-impact goals as we continue to grow year over year,” said Diana Geseking, the chief legal officer and chair of Restaurant Technologies’ ESG committee. “With the support of our renewable-energy partners and our customers, our commitment to the environment and creating a healthier planet will continue to guide us and help define Restaurant Technologies as a leader in sustainability within the industry.” 

As Restaurant Technologies approaches 50,000 customers nationwide, the impact can be felt around the country.

In 2024, the company and its partners helped save about 29.6 million pounds of trash, 8.9 million cubic feet of landfill space and avoided 80.1 million pounds of CO2e emissions from eliminated plastic packaging alone. 

Restaurant Technologies boasts a diverse portfolio of customers in the restaurant, hotels/resorts, grocery store, convenience store, college/university, casino, golf club and other foodservice-related businesses.

These customers include nationally recognized brands such as McDonald’s and Shake Shack, among others.

Together, they build a more sustainable business and will continue to aspire to achieve new corporate social-responsibility heights.  

To view Restaurant Technologies’ 2024 Corporate Impact Report, click here.