Award For Sustainable Materials Innovation For Net-Zero
We‘re incredibly proud to receive the Prestigious award for for Sustainable Materials Innovation for Net-Zero.
As a partner with the The University of Manchester we have won an award from the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining) in recognition of its use of sustainable materials innovation to reach net-zero.
Ecobelt was formed to challenge and disrupt the global conveyor belt market, and as an environmentally ambitious company we champion environmental sustainability and foster a circular life-cycle approach for belting use.
In the UK alone, 4,000 tonnes of conveyor belts are incinerated or sent to landfill every week.
The ‘Sustainable Materials Innovation for Net-Zero’ award recognises Ecobelt’s patented innovative belt splice technology to address the main cause of belt failure. The technology extends belt lifespan from months to years, improving upstream sustainability by reducing the demand for new belts.
Through partnership and collaboration with The University of Manchester supported by its UKRI Impact Acceleration Account and the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub at the Henry Royce Institute, Ecobelt tested the performance of their technology to develop an approach to repair damaged conveyor belts, employing a whole life-cycle environmental impact approach.
The judges from the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining commended Ecobelt’s technology, citing the robust research base and collaboration with partners as key indicators of Ecobelt’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Caroline Stanton, Head of SME Partnership said:
“This project underlines the significant impact that can arise from collaboration with innovative regional small businesses and the importance of ensuring that our research and expertise continues to benefit the economy and the environment.”
