Trans fat ban coming May 1, 2008

Environmentally-friendly way to dispose of oils

Restaurants and biodiesel

On May 1, 2008, all food establishments with operating permits from Public Health - Seattle & King County are required to stop using partially hydrogenated oils - also known as artificial trans fat - or shortenings for frying, pan-frying (sautéing) or grilling, or as a spread unless they have labels or other documentation from the manufacturer showing that the product contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving.

To help restaurants meet the May 1, 2008 deadline, two local biodiesel companies are offering to pick up and pay you 10 cents per gallon of oil. This will be an easy and cost-effective way to dispose of the oils that will benefit you and our environment.

Contact one of these companies, and they will come to you and pick up your oils at no cost to you. You can comply with the regulation and dispose of your oils in a way that is friendly to the environment.

To contact

Local biodiesel companies that will pick up your used or unused oil:

Why biodiesel?

Biodiesel is a cleaner burning, renewable fuel for diesel engines made from oilseed crops or cooking oil and other fats. Biodiesel can be used in existing diesel engines with little or no mechanical modification. Biodiesel use has environmental benefits, provides energy independence, supports local and rural communities, and provides superior engine performance.

For questions, please contact Nikola Davidson, NW Biofuels Association:  (206) 389 - 8660.

To learn more about the trans fats ban or health effects of artificial trans fats, visit Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Web site at http://www.metrokc.gov/health/healthyeating/transfat/.

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