A diner owner in Ocean City has found a creative way to cope with inflation by turning his restaurant’s leftover grease into soap. The soap, called Bumble Soap, is sold on his website and has become a hit with customers.
Sam Delauter, the owner of Sunrise Diner, said he was inspired by his great-grandmother, who used to make soap from bacon grease during the Great Depression. He decided to adopt the same practice when he saw the rising food costs due to inflation.
The process of making soap from grease is relatively simple. Delauter collects the grease from his restaurant, then filters and strains it multiple times until it’s clean of any remaining impurities. What he’s left with is lard, which he mixes with lye and essential oils to create a soap ready to be poured into forms and cut into bars.
Delauter said he started making soap as a hobby, but soon realized it could be a profitable business.Delauter’s soap-making venture has also had an unexpected environmental benefit. By collecting and reusing the grease, the restaurant saves food waste from ending up in the landfill. This aspect of sustainability has been well-received by customers, who appreciate the diner’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
Delauter’s story serves as a reminder of the resourcefulness that can emerge in challenging times. His great-grandmother’s practice, born out of necessity during the Great Depression, has found a new purpose in today’s economic climate. It’s a testament to the enduring value of resourcefulness and the potential for innovative solutions to contemporary problems.
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