Rendering is the process through which waste from the cattle, pork and poultry industries, along with butcher scraps and used cooking oil are recycled into products we use everyday, including—
Ink
Glue
Paint
Pet Food
Animal Feed
Fertilizer
SOAP SHAMPOO
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
Bio-Fuels
Antifreeze
Solvents
Plastic
Rubber
Tires
Textiles
Shoes
Garments
Upholstery
Without rendering, the United States would run out of its current landfill space within four years.
Annual recycling in the US
AMOUNT OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCT SAVED FROM LANDFILLS EACH YEAR THROUGH RENDERING
renderers are the original recyclers.
Additional Rendering Resources
Render Magazine
RENDER is published bi-monthly in association with the National Renderers Association as a public service to the North American and global rendering industry. RENDER strives to promote the exchange of ideas and information on management, operations, research and development, environmental control, quality assurance and marketing between all facets of the rendering and associated industries.
Animal Protein Producers Industry
The Animal Protein Producers Industry (APPI) has been a standing committee of the National Renderers Association since the two organizations merged in 2006. It was established in 1984 to promote and heighten the production and manufacture of safe animal by-products by improving the microbiological and chemical quality of feed fat and animal proteins, to develop and disseminate educational materials and conduct seminars on controlling biological, chemical and physical hazards.
American Feed Industry Association
AFIA, based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal feed industry and its suppliers. Founded in 1909, AFIA also is the recognized leader on international industry developments.
National Renderer's Association
The National Renderers Association, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, was formed in 1933 as the professional organization of the rendering industry.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
The mission of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is to preserve and enhance the environment of the state in order to protect public health, sustain healthy ecosystems, and contribute to a vibrant economy.
Fats and Proteins Research Foundation, Inc.
The rendering and its ancillary support industry has ecologically and economically processed more than 48 billion pounds of animal by-products. Rendering represents the most successful and efficient recycling effort in the world today.
Nevada Department of Agriculture
The Nevada Department of Agriculture promotes a business climate that is fair, economically viable and encourages environmental stewardship that serves to protect food, fiber and human health and safety through effective service and education.