BLOGPOSTS
New Project to Look Into Gallium Recovery for Use in Semiconductors
November 2020
In the new ReGaIL project, HSSMI will work together with S2S Electronics (lead partner), Envaqua, E.C. Williams, the Institute of Material Finishing (IMF), and Recolight, to develop a recovery process for gallium from bulk sourced end-of-life (EoL) LED products.
The Next Steps Towards Increasing UK Battery Cell Manufacturing Capability with AMTE Power
November 2020
HSSMI is continuing its partnership with AMTE Power and exploring opportunities to enhance the UK’s battery cell manufacturing capability. Over the next five months, HSSMI will undertake a feasibility study to explore ways of increasing the productivity of AMTE Power’s existing facility.
Increasing Savings by Managing Waste from Manufacturing Processes
October 2020
Our latest Waste Management Assessment was done for a UK automotive OEM and helped them optimise their waste yard operations to save an estimated £571K over 2 years and reduce their annual CO2 emissions by 184 tonnes. In this blogpost we explain how we were able to achieve this.
Redesigning Packaging to Improve Sustainability and Efficiency
October 2020
HSSMI believes that packaging can be leveraged as a valuable resource for businesses. Our Packaging Optimisation service can help identify potential improvements in containerisation, sustainability, and cost, while ensuring the packaging still meets durability and communication requirements.
Pioneering Digital Tools in the Waste Industry to Improve Recycling
October 2020
HSSMI is a partner in the recently announced PET Full Loop project. Together with Veolia, Unilever and Charpak, HSSMI will seek to improve the state of recycling in the UK by developing the country’s first dual PET bottle and tray recycling facility over the next three years.
Reuse of Automotive Seat Leather for the Fashion Industry
April 2020
This new project will investigate how leather from automotive seats could be reused in the fashion industry to create boutique products. HSSMI will lead the work on creating a feasible business model, including identifying potential commercial end users...