Vancouver Island manufacturer reduces water waste with new recycling technologyA Vancouver Island manufacturer is cutting water use and waste th...
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A Vancouver Island manufacturer is cutting water use and waste through a new partnership with Camosun College’s applied research division.
Victoria-based Islander Reels has developed a closed-loop water recycling system with support from Camosun Innovates, allowing the company to reclaim manufacturing residuals and significantly reduce water consumption during production.
The system, designed and tested by Camosun Innovates, captures fine plastic and aluminum particles generated in the manufacturing process and filters the water for reuse. A working prototype is already in operation and is expected to cut water use by about 1,500 litres per month while supporting a circular approach to material recovery.
Islander Reels, a division of J.S. Foster Corporation, has been producing precision fishing reels since 1990.
“This project reflects our commitment to continually improving our manufacturing process,” said Islander Reels manager Michael McKee in a release. “We already exceed municipal wastewater standards, and this work helps us go further by using a closed-loop process.”
Students from Camosun College played a key role in the project, working alongside applied research technologists as part of the development team.
“These kinds of applied research partnerships help companies such as Islander Reels develop practical environmental solutions that lead directly to more responsible manufacturing innovations,” said Dr. Richard Gale, director of Camosun Innovates in a statement.
“This project shows how circular manufacturing approaches can improve water efficiency while creating less waste and supporting more ecological and sustainable production.”
The project received a $20,000 grant from the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program, delivered through Tech-Access Canada as part of a pilot focused on clean technology solutions.
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