Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
$40,000.00
Advancing Pocketed Coil Mattress Recycling: Developing a Pilot-Scale Machine for Enhanced Throughput and Material Recovery
FY 2024-25
Summary
The global mattress market size stands at an estimated $30-40 billion annually, with approximately 50-60 million mattresses discarded worldwide each year. The economic value generated by mattress recycling amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars and plays a pivotal role in waste reduction. Valuable materials from mattresses can be repurposed, reducing the need for raw materials in manufacturing. Re-Matt inc. is an Alberta-based company that collects and dismantles used mattresses, recycling them into their raw materials (wood, foam, felt, metal etc.) with the purpose of diverting mattresses from landfills and reducing environmental impact.
Recycling mattresses, particularly pocketed coil mattresses, poses several challenges due to their complex construction. Therefore, Re-Matt is partnering with Lambton College on a project to design an innovative and revolutionary solution. The goal is to develop a pilot-scale machine for the efficient recycling of pocketed coil mattresses, incorporating an optimized recycling process into the unit – from entry, to dismantling, and repurposing.
The implementation of the proposed solution will allow Re-Matt to achieve their goals in creating a transformative shift in their recycling operations and enhance efficiency, optimize resource recovery, and reduce environmental impact. The prototype is expected to be scaled up within a year after the completion of this project, with potential revenue after commercialization estimated at ~C$1.5 million/year. Re-Matt is projected to create 10 new full-time employment positions through increased production and service levels as a result of the project. Canada’s environmental sector will see improvements in carbon footprints, greenhouse gas emissions, resource conservation, and climate change initiatives. The country can become a leader in sustainable waste management through the projected lower production costs, sustainable supply chain, industry competitiveness, and job creation. The outcomes can encourage Canadian communities to participate in recycling programs and contribute to reduced landfill waste and a cleaner environment.
Program
CCI Applied Research and Development Grants
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
CCARD-2024-00133
Name nom
Sheikhzadeh, Mehdi
Department département
Applied Research and Innovation - Lambton College (Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology)
Organization id
26621
Institution établissement
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2024
Competition year année de concours
2024
Award amount
40000
Program id
CCARD
Program name en
CCI Applied Research and Development Grants
Program name fr
ICC Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
nan
Area of application code
9999
Area of application group en
Not available
Area of application group fr
Non disponible
Area of application en
Not available
Area of application fr
Non disponible
Research subject code
9999
Research subject group en
Not available
Research subject group fr
Non disponible
Research subject en
Not available
Research subject fr
Non disponible
Field of research list codes
RDF2080101
Field of research list names en
Residual materials management
Field of research list names fr
Gestion des matières résiduelles
Socioeconomic objective list codes
RDS10699
Socioeconomic objective list names en
Industrial production and technology, n.e.c.
Socioeconomic objective list names fr
Production et technologie industrielles, n.c.a.
Application title
Advancing Pocketed Coil Mattress Recycling: Developing a Pilot-Scale Machine for Enhanced Throughput and Material Recovery
Keywords
Advanced Manufacturing; Environmental Sustainability; Improved Materials Recovery; Mechanical Engineering; Pilot-Scale Machinery; Pocket Coil Mattress Recycling; Prototype Design and Development; Product Optimization; Waste Reduction; Materials Processing and Repurposing
Application summary
The global mattress market size stands at an estimated $30-40 billion annually, with approximately 50-60 million mattresses discarded worldwide each year. The economic value generated by mattress recycling amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars and plays a pivotal role in waste reduction. Valuable materials from mattresses can be repurposed, reducing the need for raw materials in manufacturing. Re-Matt inc. is an Alberta-based company that collects and dismantles used mattresses, recycling them into their raw materials (wood, foam, felt, metal etc.) with the purpose of diverting mattresses from landfills and reducing environmental impact.
Recycling mattresses, particularly pocketed coil mattresses, poses several challenges due to their complex construction. Therefore, Re-Matt is partnering with Lambton College on a project to design an innovative and revolutionary solution. The goal is to develop a pilot-scale machine for the efficient recycling of pocketed coil mattresses, incorporating an optimized recycling process into the unit – from entry, to dismantling, and repurposing.
The implementation of the proposed solution will allow Re-Matt to achieve their goals in creating a transformative shift in their recycling operations and enhance efficiency, optimize resource recovery, and reduce environmental impact. The prototype is expected to be scaled up within a year after the completion of this project, with potential revenue after commercialization estimated at ~C$1.5 million/year. Re-Matt is projected to create 10 new full-time employment positions through increased production and service levels as a result of the project. Canada’s environmental sector will see improvements in carbon footprints, greenhouse gas emissions, resource conservation, and climate change initiatives. The country can become a leader in sustainable waste management through the projected lower production costs, sustainable supply chain, industry competitiveness, and job creation. The outcomes can encourage Canadian communities to participate in recycling programs and contribute to reduced landfill waste and a cleaner environment.
