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Americanos Now Open in Edison Park! Hey Edison Park! Americanos Restaurant is now open at 6666 N Northwest Hwy. They proudly serve the same …

Dad’s Place coming to Wrigleyville! Exciting news for Wrigleyville! Ron & Andrea are transforming the former Houndstooth Saloon into Dad’s Place at …

Popcorn with a Purpose!

Popcorn with a Purpose! Hey popcorn lovers, have you heard about Double Good Popcorn in Burr Ridge? Not only is their popcorn …

Chicago Live!

chicago live! Navy Pier’s free two-day Chicago Live! performing arts festival returns for the fourth year on September 21-22.It’s the Largest Free Performing …

Chicken Factory Now Open!

chicken factory now open! Hurry up and get on over to Tinley Park! Support new customer the Chicken Factory at 9501 171st …

Keith Lee in Chicago!

Keith Lee in Chicago! Tiktoc and food blog star @keith_lee125 stopped at a couple Green Grease customers on his tour of Chicago. …

Loyola Searle Biodiesel Lab Did you know Green Grease Environmental delivers used cooking oil to Loyola’s Searle Biodiesel Lab, where the students …

Byrds Hot CHicken now open in lombard! Here is your reason to get over to Lombard: Byrds Hot Chicken is now open! …

Square Roots Festival Weekend! Green Grease collect and recycles the cooking oil from several Chicago area festivals, including @squarerootschi. This weekend Enjoy …

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY… On July 1, 1979 the first Sony Walkman went on sale! In honor of the introduction of …

EURO 2024 MATCHES AT THE ALBION MANOR THIS WEEKEND! The Albion Manor is an English Pub & Cocktail Parlour offering fine food …

Kaitenzushi in Uptown!

Kaitenzushi in uptown! Hey Uptown, Dodomi Sushi Rotary is Now Open! Stop in and enjoy one of Chicago’s only Kaitenzushi restaurants (aka …

Summer Work Cap!

Summer Work Cap! Summertime Work Cap! The sales staff is looking sharp in these new GGE hats. Keep an eye out for …

Bayan Ko Diner Now Open!

Bayan Ko Diner Now Open! Congrats to Raquel and Chef Lawrence on their grand opening of the @bayankodinerchicago at 1820 W Montrose …

Curious About Cicadas?

Curious About Cicadas? Curious About Cicadas? Hurry to The Field!Head to the Cicada Series at The Field Museum in The Grainger Science …

Do division this weekend! Head to Division St. this weekend. Enjoy some music, family fun, crafts, drinks, and why not a little …

one of the best dogs in chicago! Check it out! Long-time GGE customer Flub A Dub Chub makes the Eater Chicago’s list …

buckingham Fountain is open! Buckingham Fountain is open for the season!! For 97 years the fountain has been a landmark of the …

fantastic south loop patio Summer is almost here. Stop in and see our friends @spokeandbird and enjoy locally sourced items on their …

May 12 is Mothers Day!

May 12 is Mothers Day! Surprise the mother in your life, head to Geneva for a night. Make your reservations early and …

Burger boy express now open! New location of Burger Boy Express is now open at 5019 N Western Ave in Chicago! Same …

Congrats to Tonality brewing! Congrats to @tonalitybrewingcompany for winning a silver medal for the second best Belgian Dubbel in the world! Try …

S2 Express Grill Opens Their 8th Location! Huge congratulations to Andre Williams and his partners for the opening of their 8th location! …

Here comes the MOON!

here comes the moon! Looking to dip out of work early and marvel at the eclipse while enjoying some food and beverages …

April 8 is National Zoo Lovers Day! The weather is perfect to witness the Great American Eclipse @potawatomizoo today!#solareclipse #zooday #southbendindiana

Baseball Season is Here!

Baseball season is here! It’s baseball season again! If heading out to the old ballpark stop by a Green Grease partner for …

long awaited Goose Island brewhouse! So close we can taste it! Goose Island Brewhouse is just weeks away from opening at the …

Cubanito Express #3 is Now Open! Great place to stop in for some fresh pressed espresso and empanadas. 4720 S Pulaski.#coffeebreak #lunchbreak …

it’s march madness time again It’s March madness time again. Why not check out @parkandfield. A perfect mix of vintage sports club, …

IT’S GREEN RIVER TIME!

it’s green river time! A Chicago tradition. Dyeing the river Green for St.Patrick’s Day will take place on March 16 at 10am. …

The Celtic Knot Returns!

THe Celtic Knot Returns! Great News! The Celtic Knot will be opening this spring at a new location in Evanston on Church …

Hey Northwest Indiana!

Hey Northwest Indiana!   We love working with restaurants in Northwest Indiana! Please give us a call and we can tell you …

Super Cool Drive-thru!

Super cool Drive thru! Check out the Block Club story on the St Ferdinand’s Parish super cool drive-thru fish fry. We couldn’t …

Tapicozza now open in the West Loop! Tapicozza now open in the West Loop, on Lake Street right under the Green Line …

Check Out The GGE Rescue Pets!

Check out the GGE rescue pets! It’s Love Your Pet Day! These strays have found a loving home with the  @Greengreaseenvironmental staff. …

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Chicago! @inamaetavern in Wicker Park Shrimp Plates, Jambalaya, Hurricane Yards, Live Music and Burlesque Show!@daisyspoboychicago in Hyde Park …

It’s National Pizza Day!

It’s National Pizza Day! Hey Hey Hey! It’s National Pizza Day! Get out and support a local Chicago pizza restaurant (place? joint? …

Restaurant Week Chicago 2024! Green Grease works with the iconic Willis Tower. Largest certified Leed platinum building in the U.S.  Check out …

Restaurant Week Chicago

Restaurant Week Chicago 2024! Support GGE customers #restaurantweek @Sevillechicago @Volare_Chicago @Monteverdechi @Metropolitan @Nora @Pompette @Atelier.chicago @Tabledonkeyandstick @Tandoorcharhouse @Roohchicago @Monarchandlion @Cruzblancachi @Miru @Robertspizza …

Free Admission the art Institute Green Grease Recycles 100% of The Art Institute’s used cooking oil. Free admission for Illinois residents M,Th …

Our Local Hero

Our Local Hero Did you catch the WGN Spotlight story featuring Green Grease Environmental’s driver Anthony? Check it out now!  #localhero #supportlocal …

Happy New Year Everyone!

Happy New Year Everyone! Green Grease Environmental would like to thank all of our customers for a great 2023. We look forward …

Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact GGE waste cooking oil recycling practices are the equivalent to planting trees, diverting waste from landfills and removing cars. #usedcookingoil …

The Searle Biodiesel Program and Green Grease Environmental The Searle Biodiesel Program and Green Grease Environmental bring a unique option for used …

Marina’s Bistro has excellent Puerto Rican food in Uptown. Marina’s Jibarito is a must try! #bestjibaritoinchicago #lunchbreak #uptowneats #chicagofoodie #marinasbistrochicago #friedplantain #usedcookingoil …

The Freeze, a Logan Square staple since the 1950’s. This place makes me feel like a kid again. #allthegoodfeels #vintage #timewarp #summertimefeeling …

Tzuco Black Ceviche Happy Hour Michelin star chef Carlos Gaytan to rock Italian in River North location Ummo soon. Looking forward to …

Proud New Partner Seoul Stick Coming soon to Wicker Park early July. Check out our new partner during Wicker Park Fest! #Greengreaseenvironmental …