Can Biofuels Positively Change the World As We Know It?
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Many people are now discovering some of the incredible benefits of biofuels, from mass-generated biofuel used for power and energy to home generators which create enough fuel to power a few small appliances, biofuel is becoming popular.

However, there are still some worries when it comes to biofuel and how It works. Many people are hesitant to convert to alternative energy sources or are hard set on utilising other green energy such as wind or solar power.

There are many incredible positives to utilising biofuel in everyday life, though, which can help to encourage those who may not be willing to make the switch to trying new, green fuel sources and helping to improve and sustain our work and the environment.

One of the key benefits of using biofuels is that there are significant reductions in greenhouse gases. Fossil fuels produce immense amounts of carbon emissions, which is detrimental to the environment,

These harmful carbon dioxide emissions contribute heavily to global warming and create air pollution which is harmful to both us, the environment and the wildlife that lives in it.

By working to reduce overall emissions by utilising alternative fuel sources like biofuels, we can lower our carbon footprints and help to improve the environment for ourselves and those we share the world with.

Biofuel can also help to create positive change due to the fact that it is a renewable energy source. Fossil fuels are finite resources that cannot be replaced or recreated once they have been used up as they take many hundreds and thousands of years to form.

This means that we must reduce our use of these natural resources in order to preserve and protect them, otherwise, we will run out and have to rely entirely on alternative forms of energy.

Biofuel is created from waste such as agricultural waste, meaning it is a renewable and clean source of energy. This organic matter decomposes naturally, therefore harnessing its energy is a great way to create fuel in a way that is not harmful to the environment,

By creating fuel from a natural process that is constantly occurring, we are utilising an energy source that is always accessible and is very unlikely to run out, therefore reducing the demand for fossil fuels.

Reducing dependence on fossil fuels is beneficial for many reasons besides environmental concerns too. As the demand for fuel rises, so does the cost.

This often leaves many people without proper access to these resources which are essential to live. Rising fuel prices mean that many go without power and energy as they simply cannot afford it.

By reducing the demand for fossil fuels and instead using cheaper, greener energy sources we can work to reduce and stabilise fuel prices and create a world which is more affordable for everyone.

Overall, biofuel is a fantastic alternative to using fossil fuels that not only helps the environment but can have positive e economic benefits as well.

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MATT BEVERLEY

A time served Mechanical engineer Matt’s background includes many high-profile projects within the Automotive Industry: The Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, Spyker Le-Mans racing teams, Bentley, Aston Martin, and Airbus A380. This history and knowledge of complex manufacturing and engineering projects have been transferred and further developed into the bulk material handling sector. Matt has work in Europe, North America, Indonesia, and China

He joined the bulk solids and bulk handling industry in 2019 as Managing Director of Hoverdale UK Ltd and subsequently completed a Management buyout in July 2020. The business has grown yearly, increased employment, its customer base, and worldwide reputation, and disrupted the market with groundbreaking innovative technology. Since Matt took over Hoverdale, the company has filed four patents for innovation; one was granted in 2023 for a design to improve bulk handling. The success had been driven by delivering tailored solutions to the waste recycling sectors that keep material flowing out and money flowing in.

Awards Include

  • 2024 – Shapa company of the Year
  • 2024- Shapa Innovation in Technology
  • 2024- MHEA Engineer of the year
  • 2021 – MHEA Innovation of the year
  • 2021- IMechE Innovation award

Current Positions Include.

  • Group Chairman Hoverdale UK Ltd
  • President (MHEA) Material Handling Engineers Association
  • Vice Chairman: IMechE Bulk Material Handling Committee
  • Council Member: (SHAPA) Solids Handling & Particle Association
  • Member: Chartered Management Institute

Matt has been happily married to Julie for 22 years and has 4 children, 3 of which are involved within the Hoverdale group of companies. He is an RFU level 2 qualified coach and referee having been in several head coaching roles at various age groups from under 6’s to adults for his local team Nuneaton RFC. He believes in the core values that rugby teaches of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship and try’s to carry this through in his day to day business activities. He is passionate at brining the next generation of young, diverse engineers into the sector through promotion of apprenticeship scheme and further education routes.

DAVID BARTER

David is an experienced leader, with a background covering Operations, eCommerce, Finance, Compliance, HR and IT. His career spans Banking, Retail and Engineering, spending the majority of his career working for ALDI as they grew to become 4th largest supermarket in the UK, including seven years on their UK board as Managing Director of IT and eCommerce.

David joined Hoverdale’s Senior Management Team in 2023 to seek a fresh challenge in a completely different industry sector. He has applied his approach to Process Improvement, Efficiency, Customer Service and Teamwork to great effect during Hoverdale’s sustained growth.

Married to Jane, with three adult sons between them, David volunteers on the board of the Nottingham Playhouse theatre as well as his local rugby and football clubs. Any spare time he spends enjoying walks with their Golden Retriever, Buzz, who is also regularly seen in the Hoverdale office.

BEN DUCHESNE

Ben is a time serviced field service engineer in the busy waste and recycling sector, who’s career moved into to managing service teams and beyond. Originally beginning his career with a HGV repair and maintenance apprenticeship with IVECO, from there travelling and working in multiple countries moving towards waste processing shredders.

Ben joined the Hoverdale team in September 2024 seeking to apply his extensive knowledge to a new area. His values and ethics fit perfectly within the Hoverdale ethos.

He is happily married to Kristina, with 4 wonderful young children; 14, 11, 8 and 5. We the children he doesn’t get much spare time. He is a family man, who enjoys spending as much time with them as possible.