GreaseShield® GS1500-DPF Shortlisted for Excellence in Wastewater Monitoring & Control at the EMMA Awards 2026
EPAS is delighted to announce that the GreaseShield® GS1500-DPF has been shortlisted for the Environment Monitoring & Measurement Achievement (EMMA) Awards 2026, in the Excellence in Wastewater Monitoring & Control category.
The recognition marks an exciting milestone for EPAS and highlights the role that intelligent monitoring, automated grease recovery and advanced wastewater control can play in addressing one of the foodservice industry’s persistent environmental challenges: fats, oils and grease (FOG).
Tackling FOG at Source
Commercial kitchen fats, oils and grease are a major challenge for drainage and wastewater infrastructure. When inadequately managed, FOG can enter drainage systems, accumulate within pipework and contribute to blockages, sewer pollution and costly maintenance.
The GreaseShield® GS1500-DPF is designed to address the problem at source.
Rather than relying solely on passive grease separation, the GS1500-DPF combines real-time monitoring, intelligent control and automated grease recovery to actively manage FOG within commercial kitchen wastewater.
This approach enables operators to monitor system performance, identify potential issues and maintain effective operation while recovering separated FOG for responsible resource recovery.
Intelligent Wastewater Monitoring & Control
A key feature of the GS1500-DPF is its ability to combine physical FOG separation with intelligent monitoring.
Through the EPAS Connect platform, operators can remotely monitor performance, receive alerts and access operational information to help identify potential issues before they develop into failures.
The system’s automated reverse-flow separation process, combined with magnetic baffle technology and self-cleaning functionality, is designed to maximise FOG recovery without relying on chemicals or energy-intensive heating systems.
This combination of separation, monitoring and control helps provide operators with greater visibility over their FOG management while supporting more efficient maintenance and operation.
Turning a Waste Problem into a Recoverable Resource
GreaseShield® technology is designed not only to prevent FOG from entering downstream drainage infrastructure but also to support a more circular approach to waste management.
Recovered grease can be collected for appropriate resource-recovery applications, helping transform a material that could otherwise contribute to sewer pollution into a potentially valuable resource.
By tackling FOG before it enters the wider wastewater network, the GS1500-DPF can also help businesses reduce the risk of drainage problems, emergency call-outs and associated operational disruption.
Designed with Compliance and Sustainability in Mind
The GS1500-DPF has been developed by EPAS with environmental performance, operational efficiency and regulatory requirements at the forefront.
The system is designed with reference to relevant international standards and environmental requirements, supporting commercial kitchens and foodservice operators seeking a robust and responsible approach to FOG management.
Its combination of pollution prevention, intelligent monitoring, automated control and sustainable resource recovery is at the heart of the GS1500-DPF’s selection as an EMMA Awards finalist.
Recognition for Continued Innovation at EPAS
Being shortlisted in the Excellence in Wastewater Monitoring & Control category is particularly meaningful to the EPAS team.
The EMMA Awards recognise achievement and innovation within environmental monitoring and measurement, and the nomination reflects our continued work to develop technology that helps businesses manage wastewater more effectively while reducing their environmental impact.
The winners will be announced at the EMMA Awards ceremony on 16 September 2026 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
We are proud to see the GreaseShield® GS1500-DPF recognised among this year’s finalists and look forward to celebrating alongside other innovators from across the environmental sector.
Wish Team EPAS luck for the EMMA Awards 2026!
