Great Northern Conference 2024

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Great Northern Conference 2024 

The Great Northern Conference 2024, held on December 3rd in Hull, convened political leaders, businesses and academics to discuss the North’s economic development and environmental sustainability. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced new powers for regional mayors to stimulate economic growth and attract investment, emphasising the importance of local leadership in fostering innovation and addressing regional disparities.

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A significant focus of the conference was the North’s role in achieving the UK’s net-zero targets. Panels explored how the region can contribute to making Britain a “clean energy superpower,” highlighting the Humber Freeport’s efforts in attracting over ÂŁ1 billion in investments across sectors like advanced manufacturing and green technologies.

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At Eco Clarity, we are committed to supporting these initiatives by providing comprehensive environmental services in the field of FOG waste recovery. Our expertise in sustainable development, renewable energy integration and environmental impact assessments can assist local authorities and businesses in implementing effective strategies to meet net-zero goals. By collaborating with stakeholders, we aim to drive innovation and promote sustainable economic growth across the North from our current locations in Hull and Stockport.

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The conference highlighted the necessity of collaboration among government, industry and communities to build a greener, fairer future. Eco Clarity is dedicated to playing a part in this transformation, offering tailored solutions for recoverable fat, oils and grease waste that align with the North’s environmental and economic objectives. 

Conference summary by the Yorkshire Post: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/great-northern-conference-rachel-reeves-reveals-plan-for-mayors-to-win-investment-for-university-spinout-companies-4901064

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Winner of the Sustainability category.

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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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The circular water economy

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The recent report by WSP and the UK Water Partnership highlights the untapped potential of a circular water economy and emphasises the need for innovative solutions to resource recovery. Fat, oil and grease (FOG) is one such resource that holds immense potential for transforming wastewater management.
At EcoClarity, we’re at the forefront of this shift, turning FOG waste into renewable biofuels, drastically reducing sewer blockages, and contributing to carbon savings. The UK has the opportunity to follow the lead of pioneering nations like the Netherlands, where circular water systems are driving sustainability and economic growth.
FOG represents a critical part of the solution:
  • Prevents sewer clogs, cutting maintenance costs.
  • Generates biodiesel feedstock, supporting the transition to renewable fuel.
  • Demonstrates how waste can become a valuable resource in the circular economy.
By integrating FOG recovery into the broader circular water framework, we can create new market opportunities, reduce carbon footprints, and build resilient systems that align with the UK’s net-zero goals.
Let’s not just recycle. Let’s regenerate. Collaboration between businesses, water companies and innovators is key. Together, we can make the UK a leader in sustainable water management.
Interested in learning more about how EcoClarity can support your business in contributing to a circular economy?

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Winner Innovation of the Year.

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Sustainability Champion: Clearway Environmental

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At EcoClarity, we’re passionate about partnering with local businesses to drive positive environmental change. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Clearway Environmental, a Hull-based company making a significant impact in sustainable waste management. Clearway has shown a strong commitment to reducing their carbon footprint by responsibly managing fat, oil, and grease (FOG) waste with us.

 

Here’s the impact Clearway achieved in October

  • By managing FOG waste sustainably, Clearway prevented nearly 5,500 kg of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. That’s equivalent to planting 90 new trees and letting them grow for 10 years, or avoiding the emissions of nearly 14,000 miles in an average petrol-fuelled car on Hull’s roads.
  • Clearway went beyond simple disposal by converting over two tonnes of FOG waste into biodiesel feedstock. This biodiesel produces up to 87% less carbon than traditional fossil fuels, supporting the global push for cleaner energy alternatives.

Strength in local partnerships

As two Hull-based companies, EcoClarity and Clearway Environmental share a vision for our city’s future: a cleaner, greener Hull. Working together on sustainable waste management allows us to contribute to Hull’s environmental goals and explore how local businesses can support each other in building a circular economy. By transforming waste into a resource, we’re taking small but meaningful steps toward closing the loop on waste management and creating lasting value for the community.

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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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Winner Innovation of the Year.

Winner of the Sustainability category.

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Registered address: 36 Scotts Road Bromley BR1 3QD, United Kingdom.

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