Eco Clarity shortlisted for prestigious edie Award 

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We’re delighted to share that Eco Clarity has been shortlisted for an edie Award in the Water, Waste & Resource Efficiency category.

“The edie Awards celebrate the best in sustainability, and we’re honored to be among such esteemed companies,” said Laura Su, head of business development at Eco Clarity.

“This recognition highlights our commitment to sustainable solutions and innovative approaches to waste management.”

The awards, which take place in March 2025 in London, England, celebrate the positive impact businesses make on the environment and society. We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for the night and look forward to sharing the results with you.

 

To find out more about the awards, please visit https://event.edie.net/awards/home25 

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Hull treatment site turning fats into fuel

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The ‘end goal’ is to fish fatbergs out of sewers and turn them into fuel for vans

Hull is at the centre of a pioneering trial to transform waste oils that can form sewer-clogging fatbergs into a sustainable fuel.

The project captures harmful fat, oil, and grease before it can enter the waste system. It then turns the substances into biodiesel, a more sustainable fuel type than traditional diesel.

EcoClarity business development manager Laura Su says she is proud that Hull is at the forefront of trialling this technology, which has been in development for a decade.

Laura said: “Hull has a rich industrial heritage, and now it’s becoming a hub for sustainable innovation. We’re proud to be part of a solution that takes something harmful, like fat, oil, and grease, and gives it new life as a high-quality fuel.”

An estimated 200,000 fatbergs occur annually across the UK, requiring costly removal and increased maintenance costs for water companies such as Yorkshire Water.

Installed at Yorkshire Water’s Hull wastewater treatment site in Salt End Chemical Park, EcoClarity’s system separates problematic fats from wastewater and recovers a valuable energy resource for biodiesel production, while returning safe water to the environment.

Commercial kitchens and food processing facilities are some of the biggest contributors to fats and oils in sewers. Disposal of these greasy, clog-forming substances has long posed a challenge to the water sector.

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An example of a ‘fatberg’, this one in a London sewer was photographed in 2021 (Image: Thames Water/PA Wire)

Laura, who grew up in Hull and studied at the university too, added: “We’ve got a unique place in the market, and this partnership with Yorkshire Water is allowing us to lead the way.

“There’s a huge food and beverage industry in Hull that we really want to tap into. Almost every factory is producing these substances and we can stop them reaching the sewer and then give them a new lease of life as more sustainable fuel ‘it’s a win win’.”

Alongside their partnership with Yorkshire Water, EcoClarity have also recently partnered with Big Table Group, who operate big-name restaurants such as Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Frankie & Benny’s, to trial recycling of waste from grease recovery units in their commercial kitchens.

Laura added: “We’re working with local food and beverage industries in Hull to create a circular economy. These businesses are generating the waste, and now they can help turn it into something valuable.

“This kind of innovative, sustainable solution is typical of Hull as a city. This project is about more than cleaning up the sewers; it’s about creating opportunities for local businesses and jobs in Hull and beyond.”

Yorkshire Water’s waste services manager James Gudgeon welcomed the partnership with EcoClarity: “Water companies can spend a significant amount of money on staff and equipment costs to remove FOG from our sewers and send it to landfill” which also has an environmental impact.

“We are working with EcoClarity towards the potential nirvana of being able to harvest the FOG from our sewer network and turn it into biodiesel that fuels our vans. That’s the end goal.”

Further EcoClarity hubs are being planned by Yorkshire Water, with Knostrop wastewater treatment works in Leeds next on the list.

Source: Hull Daily Mail

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FABRINOX Wins Project of The Year in Austenitic Stainless Steel at the SASSDA & Columbus Stainless Steel Awards

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We are thrilled to announce that Fabrinox has been honored with the prestigious Project of the Year award in Austenitic Stainless Steel at the Sassda & Columbus Stainless Awards. This recognition is for our role in manufacturing the innovative FOG to Fuel technology for our customer, EcoClarity. This achievement reflects the dedication, innovation, and teamwork that made this groundbreaking project possible.

“This award would not have been possible without the hard work, devotion, and expertise of our exceptional team at Fabrinox. Their commitment to quality and ingenuity has been instrumental in delivering projects that exceed expectations and set new standards in the industry.” Fabrinox MD, Wessel van Zyl.

“We are proud to have been entrusted by EcoClarity to bring their vision to life. Their confidence and collaboration have been invaluable in driving our shared pursuit of excellence”.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are motivated to continue shaping the future of the stainless steel industry by delivering remarkable projects and showcasing our expertise as a world-class manufacturer.

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The Fabrinox team.

Driving Innovation: Transforming Waste into Biofuel Through FOG Recovery Hubs

Fabrinox was approached by UK-based company EcoClarity, a waste-to-energy service provider, to co-develop and manufacture revolutionary “FOG Recovery Hubs”. These innovative hubs, characterized by their modular, scalable, and containerized design, are at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to the management of Grease Trap Waste (GTW) generated by Food Service Establishments (FSEs).

The primary objective of EcoClarity’s FOG Recovery Hubs is to provide accessible disposal locations for haulers to sustainably manage wastewater containing fats, oil and grease (FOG). By intercepting this waste before it enters the sewer network or wastewater treatment facilities, these hubs help mitigate potential blockages, spills, and costly clean-up operations that can result from FOG accumulation in the water system. Furthermore, these hubs have the unique capability to consolidate the extracted FOG into a biofuel feedstock suitable for biodiesel production, which can be blended with diesel fuel.

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Through the utilization of EcoClarity’s FOG Recovery Hubs, FSEs, haulers, and water utilities are empowered to adopt a circular economy model. By running their vehicles on biofuel derived from the waste they generate, stakeholders can not only create value from previously considered valueless waste but also contribute to cost savings, water conservation, reduced transportation impacts, and environmental sustainability.

The EcoClarity FOG to Fuel Technology, facilitated by the FOG Recovery Hubs, represents a significant leap forward in environmental sustainability and resource management. By efficiently converting FOG waste into biofuel, this technology holds the potential to transform waste management practices and drive advancements in renewable energy production.

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Fabrinox’s successful production of three operational FOG Recovery Hubs that already operate in locations across the UK demonstrates the growing interest and adoption of this innovative solution both internationally and locally. As the demand for sustainable waste management solutions continues to rise, the collaborative efforts between ourselves and EcoClarity are setting new benchmarks in mitigating environmental impact, promoting circular economy practices, and advancing renewable energy initiatives.

Find out more about the EcoClarity FOG to Fuel Technology here.

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Industry stakeholders see EcoClarity technology in action

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Better ways of managing fat, oil and grease (FOG) waste from commercial kitchens was under discussion at an open day organised by EcoClarity on 5 September 2024.

The event took place in Hull and included a visit to Yorkshire Water’s Hull wastewater treatment works, which is one of the first FOG Recovery Hubs opened by EcoClarity. Representatives from across the waste, water, energy, hospitality and haulage sectors came together to discuss pioneering sustainable practices in the water industry.

Speakers who shared news about collaborative circular economy FOG initiatives taking place across the UK, included: James Gudgeon from Yorkshire Water on the challenge of FOG for water company assets and operations.

 

  • David Bould from Serious Waste Management on the efficiencies EcoClarity hubs have driven in his waste collection operations
  • Stephen Edwards from GreaseTech Drainage Solutions on harnessing new waste streams in hospitality
  • Jan Jaap Rodenburg from Argent Energy discussed the benefits of converting FOG into biofuel and generating a UK-based circular economy
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David Bould from Serious Waste Management

EcoClarity chief executive, Chris Clemes said, “It was heartening to be joined by so many stakeholders from across multiple sectors who all share the same aim “to protect and enhance our environment, and truly transform the way we manage FOG waste”. I was overwhelmed by the positivity around the collaborations EcoClarity’s FOG Recovery Hubs are making possible.”

Chris Clemes

Elizabeth Court from Isle Utilities and Stephen Williams from Southern Water presented an overview of their work on the latest UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) project on FOG which explores new approaches, such as variable tariffs and trade effluent classifications, to reduce FOG discharges from food service establishments (FSEs) and enhance the circular economy.

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Stephen Williams from Southern Water

Following the presentations, attendees visited Hull wastewater treatment works to see first-hand how waste from commercial kitchens is offloaded from liquid waste tankers into EcoClarity’s separation unit and the FOG content measured.

Yorkshire Water is the first UK water utility to install EcoClarity’s patented technology. The modular, containerised EcoClarity system was introduced in February 2024 and is used to process loads transported by waste management companies.

The process separates problematic FOG from wastewater and recovers a valuable energy resource for biodiesel production, while returning safe water to the environment.

The operational model involves installing a network of FOG Recovery Hubs at wastewater treatment works and other sites suitable for tankers to offload grease trap waste, minimising travel distances, reducing fuel consumption, lowering operating costs, and increasing time spent serving customers. In addition, FOG content is measured by a mass meter to ensure customers are rewarded with verified carbon credits.

“At EcoClarity, we believe innovation goes beyond technology,” added Clemes. “By capturing waste FOG from commercial kitchens and converting it into renewable biofuels and a clean water stream ready for discharge or further processing for reuse, we’re solving problems for multiple stakeholders.”

“We look forward to holding similar events across the UK and with different stakeholder groups.”

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EcoClarity and Yorkshire Water join forces in fight against fatbergs

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Trials of a cutting-edge fats, oils and grease (FOG) Recovery Hub at Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment works in Hull, UK, are helping the utility improve environmental performance while lowering costs, says Chris Clemes, chief executive of engineering technology company EcoClarity.

Sewer blockages are a major concern in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 occurring annually, and FOG  (fat, oil and grease) – cited as the cause in around 75% of cases.

A build-up of FOG hinders the smooth operation of sewer systems and wastewater treatment works (WwTW), shortens the lifespan of critical assets and increases maintenance costs. This burden ultimately falls on water companies.

“As a water company, we suffer from thousands of preventable blockages each year from fats going down sewers. FOG blockages, or fatbergs impair the performance of wastewater assets which can cause sewer overflows, that can impact the environment,” explains Yorkshire Water’s waste services manager James Gudgeon.

“Water companies can spend a significant amount of money on staff and equipment costs to remove FOG from our sewers and send it to landfill which also has an environmental impact. Additionally, network failures caused by FOG blockages carry the risk of costly environmental performance fines.”

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EcoClarity’s FOG Recovery Hub located at Yorkshire Water’s facility in Hull.

As part of Yorkshire Water’s drive to increase efficiency within its operations, the water utility works alongside technology consultancy Isle to identify the latest technologies and innovations in clean and wastewater.

“In 2021, Isle suggested working with EcoClarity on our wastewater site, at a time we were looking to grow our imported waste business. The EcoClarity proposition gives us the ability to import different types of waste that we would not normally be able to treat.”

Yorkshire Water is the first UK water utility to install EcoClarity’s patented technology – located at its Hull wastewater treatment site. The modular, containerised EcoClarity system was introduced in February 2024 and will be used to treat FOG wastewater generated onsite during cleaning and maintenance procedures, as well as loads from waste management companies.

The process separates problematic FOG from wastewater and recovers a valuable energy resource for biodiesel production, while returning safe water to the environment. The operational model involves installing a network of FOG Recovery Hubs at wastewater treatment works and other sites suitable for liquid waste tankers to offload grease trap waste.

“We’re turning FOG waste into a valuable resource,” says Chris Febrey, EcoClarity’s operations manager. “By accurately measuring and verifying the composition of waste, we can verify reductions in greenhouse gas emissions for businesses and promote a circular economy.

“Our collaboration with Yorkshire Water highlights the importance of proper FOG management.”

The installation has a myriad of benefits for Yorkshire Water. Alongside the environmental and financial rewards of safely removing the FOG from the environment.

“Working in partnership is a significant commitment, but it was an easy decision once we looked at the holistic benefits of EcoClarity’s hubs,” says Gudgeon. “It brings us another avenue of engagement with the food industry and the FSEs [food service establishments] out there; it reduces the amount FOG going into sewers at source, preventing sewer blockages and protecting the environment, ultimately resulting in protecting our people not having to do high risk jobs.

It also enables us to bring in new waste streams and new revenue streams into Yorkshire Water and ultimately that money is reinvested into the business and goes towards helping keep customer bills low – it is a true circular economy in action,” he adds.

FOG is a common byproduct of commercial kitchens and food processing facilities, but its disposal has long posed a challenge to the water sector. Currently, too much FOG enters the sewers and drains, causing blockages, which significantly impact the public, the environment, and are costly for water companies to clear.

The alternative is landfill disposal, which fails to capitalise on the value of FOG as a potential renewable fuel source. The patented EcoClarity system efficiently separates fat, oils and grease from wastewater, resulting in a 98% concentration of oil suitable for biodiesel production, which could ultimately be used to power the trucks transporting the FOG.

As EcoClarity sites are registered with Argent Energy’s Carbon Certification Scheme, the company can track the volume of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saved by the biodiesel produced from its FOG feedstock. This allows third-party companies, disposing of their waste in this way, to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability with transparency. 

Long travel distances, slow offloading times, limited data on waste content, and a lack of transparency in pricing have historically led to frustration and a drain on profits for liquid waste operators. Thanks to EcoClarity’s highly efficient disposal opportunities, first at Argent Energy’s refinery in Stanlow, Cheshire, and now at Hull wastewater treatment works, travel distances for hauliers are minimised, along with fuel consumption.

EcoClarity’s FOG Recovery Hubs analyse the precise mass and FOG content of every load that comes in. As the FOG-rich waste goes through a mass meter, it is quantified and the data shared with the client – supporting their green credentials.

This also translates to quicker turnarounds for tankers, lower operating costs, and more time spent serving customers. Boasting up to a 87% reduction in greenhouse gases, biodiesel contributes to climate change mitigation and could be used to power tankers transporting wastewater – creating a tight circular economy of value.

“We are working with EcoClarity towards the potential nirvana of being able to harvest the FOG from our sewer network and turn it into biodiesel that fuels our vans. That’s the end goal,” added Gudgeon.

Further EcoClarity hubs are being planned by Yorkshire Water, with Knostrop wastewater treatment works in Leeds next on the list. Sites belonging to United Utilities and Southern Water, as well as two large entertainment venues in London and Cornwall, are also in the pipeline.

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