In a pioneering move, Manchester is at the forefront of technology that utilizes sewage sludge to create hydrogen fuel and graphene, a project hailed as a 'world first.' United Utilities, in partnership with Levidian, is conducting trials at Davyhulme sewage works in Trafford to explore the conversion of waste into valuable materials. The process involves producing biogas from sludge by-products and further splitting it into hydrogen gas and graphene using advanced techniques. Lisa Mansell from United Utilities highlights the potential of recovering high-value materials from waste to reduce operational costs and benefit customers. The innovative conversion process at Davyhulme sewage works aims to yield significant amounts of hydrogen annually, enough to potentially fuel a substantial portion of the UK's bus and coach journeys. United Utilities plans to initially utilize the clean hydrogen and graphene to reduce its own carbon footprint, with future prospects of expanding the technology regionally and nationally. The project's scalability and environmental benefits are underscored by the potential applications of graphene in reducing carbon emissions in concrete production, enhancing tire lifespan, and improving battery performance. The historical significance of the Davyhulme site, operating since 1894, coupled with Manchester's graphene discovery two decades ago, adds to the excitement surrounding this initiative. Tom Lisset, the director of Bioresource & Green Energy at United Utilities, expresses enthusiasm about the transformation of sewage waste into valuable resources, emphasizing the potential impact on sustainability and innovation. The project's success could pave the way for broader adoption of similar technologies, contributing to a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.