Navigation JGP Blog NOTTINGHAMSHIRE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2021 November 26, 2021 East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2021On 19th November 2021, JG Pears were thrilled and proud to have won two awards from the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce, the first being named Business of the Year in Nottinghamshi... Read Blog Post RENDERING IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY November 10, 2021 Rendering in the Circular EconomyRendering is a process that has been carried out for centuries, but as we strive for a more circular economy, it’s clear this traditional practice has never been more important. Rendering converts wast... Read Blog Post FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE August 13, 2021 Fighting Climate ChangeFighting climate change is integral to the JG Pears operation. We recognise that care for the environment is a fundamental and integral part of our business, so we work hard to minimise the effect of our operation... Read Blog Post GENERATING RENEWABLE ENERGY July 9, 2021 How is JG Pears Generating Renewable Energy Using Biomass?Through the development of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) at Newark, JG Pears is generating renewable energy. Our use of renewable biomass fuel significantly reduces the... Read Blog Post REDUCING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT June 17, 2021 What is the environmental impact of processing butchers' waste?Reducing our environmental impact is a key focus at JG Pears. The processing of butchers’ waste and animal by-products generates many useful, sustainable products, which i... Read Blog Post JG PEARS GROUP ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF P WADDINGTON ACQUISITION October 8, 2020 Press Release JG Pears Group Announces Completion of P Waddington AcquisitionJG Pears today announced the acquisition of P Waddington, the Bradford based rendering group, including the main processing facility in Bradford as well as the... Read Blog Post HOW THE WASTE HIERARCHY HELPS BUTCHERS IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY February 3, 2020 The waste hierarchy is a tool that sets out the options for managing waste in terms of what’s best for the environment. A good understanding of the waste hierarchy helps butchers improve sustainability. And if you run a butchery busin... Read Blog Post 6 KEY REASONS WHY RENDERING BUTCHERS’ WASTE IS ESSENTIAL TO SOCIETY January 3, 2020 What's the problem with butchers' waste?Today, the UK produces over 1.75 million tonnes of animal by-products. A significant proportion of that is butcher’s waste: Offal, bones, fat, trimmings, blood, and meat that has spoiled. Rend... Read Blog Post MAKING SUSTAINABLE FUEL FROM BUTCHERS’ WASTE December 3, 2019 Biofuels replacing fossil fuels?In recent years, there’s been a big push to promote biofuels as a replacement for fossil fuels. But not all biofuels are equal. In fact, it’s now clear that many plant-based biofuels bring a fresh set... Read Blog Post DISCOVER OUR SAFE, CLEAN, AND GREEN BUTCHERS’ WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLES November 3, 2019 Safe, clean, and green butchers' waste collectionNo modern professional butchery business wants to see dirty, smelly collection trucks arrive for waste collections – and when customers book collection services from JG Pears, they know... Read Blog Post OPENING A BUTCHER’S SHOP? October 3, 2019 Opening a butcher’s shop? 3 essential things you need to know about waste disposal regulationsIf you’re opening a butcher’s shop, it’s important to be aware that food safety regulations are just as strict for the waste you don�... Read Blog Post BUTCHERS’ WASTE EXPLAINED September 3, 2019 What do animal renderers make from butcher’s waste and animal by-products – and why is rendering so green?328 million pigs, sheep, goats, and cows and 6 billion poultry birds are slaughtered each year in the EU. Each carcass contain... Read Blog Post Loading... Talk to us Speak to us, and experience a better, cleaner and more sustainable future. Contact Us ABOUT US SERVICES PRODUCTS CONTACT US PRIORITY INFORMATION J G PEARS AND THE ENVIRONMENT POLICIES PROCUREMENT We lead, others follow. Sustainable | Innovative | Biosecure Registered Office: Bella Vista Farm, Hartcliffe Road, Penistone, Sheffield, UK, S36 9FN Registered Number: 02892602 | VAT Reg. No. GB 170892685 Web design company We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish using the the setting within your browser to restrict cookie usage, but this may affect the website functionality. Read More Accept