Animal byproducts are the parts of an animal or fish not directly consumed by humans, as well as food waste which contains meat products. Animal byproducts do not, in this case, include pets or road kill.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
To lessen your environmental impact, eat less meat, and in particular, less red meat. Limit meat consumption to farm raised, not factory raised animals; choose grass fed beef and animals which are fed without the use of antibiotics and hormones. Organic is best, as this prevents chemicals from entering the environment during the many stages of animal production, consumption and disposal.
Reuse
Consider purchasing tallow candles rather than petroleum based candles. Use bones and fat from meat you purchase to make soup stock. Buy only what you need, to reduce waste.
Recycle
The CRD is investigating the viability of a regional compost collection system which would also take animal byproducts. In the meantime, large quantities of animal byproducts from farms can be taken to Island Processing. Smaller amounts should be disposed of in your household garbage.
Facilities
Island Processing
Nanaimo
1-250-722-4770
The Environmental Story
Animal byproducts were traditionally disposed of by small, local butchers or fishmongers. Animal protein was far less available for human consumption and when an animal was killed, all parts were used or refined into tallow, lard or stock. Today, higher protein consumption means that far more animal byproducts are in need of disposal. Rendering plants like Island Processes, in Nanaimo, recycle animal byproducts into grease, animal feed, tallow and fish oil. Disposal of animal byproducts is the last step in animal production, which can take a toll on both water and land resources.
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