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EcoClarity employee on site at FOG recovery hub in Hull
EcoClarity FOG recovery hub in Hull
The operational model goes much further though, it involves installing a network of FOG Recovery Hubs at wastewater treatment works and other suitable sites across the UK.
The aim is to provide easily accessible locations for hauliers to offload grease trap waste (GTW) collected from food service establishments (FSEs) and food processing sites, and for utilities to process their own waste streams. 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.
Closing the loop
The ongoing success of this proven solution relies heavily on close collaboration. EcoClarity’s work with waste services contractor Serious Waste Management exemplifies the power of partnerships in unlocking a FOG-to-fuel circular economy, now and into the future.
“Grease trap waste can be recycled into biodiesel, which can then be used to power vehicles and other equipment. This closes the loop on the waste stream and reduces reliance on fossil fuels,” explains Rob Menzies, managing director, Serious Waste Management.
“Collaborating on FOG recovery and reuse is a win-win situation for businesses, hauliers,
the water sector and the environment. It promotes resource recovery, reduces landfill waste, creates a closed-loop system, and contributes to a more sustainable wastewater management system.”
Chris Clemes, founder and chief executive of EcoClarity continues, “Once the waste is in our recovery hub and has been quantified and verified, we can calculate greenhouse gas emissions for FSEs and other businesses who have provided their FOG. It’s not only reducing cost and greenhouse gas emissions, our partnership with Serious Waste underscores the importance of proper FOG disposal and means we can reward responsible businesses.”
Cutting carbon
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 companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and attract environmentally conscious clients and investors.
Boasting up to a 90% reduction in GHGs, biodiesel contributes to climate change mitigation and could be used to power tankers transporting wastewater - creating a tight circular economy of value.
Data capture
Historically, most organisations have lacked the specialised data and techniques needed to evaluate how much FOG is present in their tanker loads, explains Clemes.
Serious Waste employee at EcoClarity FOG recovery hub in Hull
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“EcoClarity analyses every load that comes into our hubs, so we know the precise mass and FOG content. As the FOG-rich waste goes through our mass meter, we can quantify it, and share the data with the
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