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HYPERION GLOBAL

Smart Circular Solutions at a Global Scale

Give your waste, surplus, and idle assets a responsible destination — quickly, safely, and effectively. Turn hidden risks into sustainable results.

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HYPERION GLOBAL

Smart Circular Solutions at a Global Scale

Give your waste, surplus, and idle assets a responsible destination — quickly, safely, and effectively. Turn hidden risks into sustainable results.

Speak to a Specialist

ABOUT US

Hyperion Global is a purpose-driven company

With a global presence in sustainable waste management, reverse logistics, and circular economy innovation.

We exist to transform how the corporate world views its surplus, obsolete assets, and waste — not as burdens, but as opportunities to create impact, unlock value, and do better.

With cross-industry expertise and international operations, we connect technical execution, strategic thinking, and environmental responsibility to deliver end-to-end solutions that are secure, compliant, and fully traceable. We operate where sustainability meets performance — and where real transformation happens.

We provide integrated, audit-ready solutions for managing corporate liabilities — including certified disposal, secure product destruction, industrial recycling, upcycling, ESG-aligned donations, and tax recovery. Our services are designed to help companies turn risk into results and excess into environmental, social, and financial value — always with full compliance and traceability.

Your surplus isn’t neutral.

It’s either generating value — or eroding capital.

Strategic Donation transforms excess inventory into structured value recovery, cost reduction, and measurable impact — through a controlled operational and governance model, with full traceability.

What’s happening in most companies

  • Capital locked in inactive inventory
  • Ongoing storage and disposal costs
  • Progressive product devaluation
  • Operational and regulatory exposure
  • No structured value management

What Strategic Donation enables

  • Reduction of tied-up capital
  • Lower recurring costs
  • More efficient asset allocation
  • Full traceability and governance
  • Measurable business outcomes

Structured surplus allocation can lead to:

  • Up to 15–30% reduction in storage and disposal costs
  • Full visibility and traceability across surplus fl ows
  • Audit-ready ESG reporting with measurable impact
  • Improved capital effi ciency across underutilized inventory

Results may vary depending on inventory profile and operational structure.

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More than a service provider, Hyperion Global is a strategic partner — turning waste and surplus into impact, and risk into results.

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OUR SERVICES

Solutions tailored to your operations

  • Certified Disposal

When reuse is not an option, we ensure certified, traceable, and compliant waste disposal in full alignment with nvironmental and tax regulations. With specialized logistics and licensed partners, we provide destruction certificates, environmental reports, and ESG documentation ready for audits.

We protect your brand, data, and reputation through the certified destruction of sensitive materials — including branded products, off-spec items, and high-risk inventory. Our process includes access control, photo documentation, and full legal compliance.

  • ESG-Aligned Donations

We connect unused corporate assets to social projects and certified organizations, generating measurable social impact, tax benefits, and enhanced ESG performance. All donations are traceable, documented, and aligned with corporate responsibility strategies.

  • Industrial Recycling & Upcycling

We transform waste and surplus into raw materials, components, or reusable products through industrial recycling and upcycling solutions. Our processes lower disposal costs, ensure material circularity, and generate positive environmental impact — fully documented.

  • Asset & Inventory Recovery

We reclassify and redirect obsolete stock, returns, and surplus inventory to unlock value — generating revenue, recovering tax credits, and reducing loss. Our approach combines logistics intelligence with tax strategy for measurable results.

  • Cargo Incident Response & Recovery Plan

Critical for logistics operators, importers, exporters, trading companies, insurers, and any organization managing high-value or sensitive cargo that requires immediate response and documented recovery to avoid operational disruptions, legal exposure, and reputational damage.

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WHO WE HELP

Every operation generates waste. Your company chooses: discard it — or transform it?

Waste Management

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Retail and Surplus

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Logistics & Transportation Operators - Maritime & Port Infrastructure

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Insurance Companies and Claim & Trading Companies

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Hazardous Waste Management

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Food Industry

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Eletronic manufactures

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Chemical Industry - Pharmaceutical Industry - Medical Industry

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Heavy Machinery Industry & Metals - Construction and Demolition

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PROGRAMS

Impact programs

Our programs connect surplus, obsolete actives and waste to real impact, generating value for communities, productive chains and for its business.

Box for Good | Destinations that generate value

Box for Good connects surplus inventory, equipment, and corporate supplies to NGOs, shelters, and educational institutions, ensuring maximum transparency and
social value. Our corporate donation platform strengthens sustainability and compliance image while generating positive impacts in vulnerable communities.

Creative Reverse | The end becomes beginning

Creative Reverse transforms corporate waste into cultural experiences: murals, designer furniture, and itinerant exhibitions, reinforcing ESG commitment and engaging internal and external audiences. This cultural upcycling initiative strengthens brand identity and promotes environmental awareness.

Plant the Future |  Urban Agriculture and Food Security

With Plant the Future, corporate food and organic surpluses replenish urban and rural gardens. Beyond combating waste, we promote nutritional education and micro-enterprise opportunities, aligning socio-environmental responsibility and corporate sustainability practices.

Green in Network | Connections that regenerate

Green in Network transforms leftover materials – plastics, metals, wood – into infrastructure for vulnerable communities. In partnership with municipalities and local cooperatives, we build collection points, urban furniture, and community equipment, promoting sustainable community development and social inclusion.

Green Minds

Green Minds trains young people from public schools and NGOs in sustainability practices, environmental leadership, and social innovation, creating change multipliers in their communities and strengthening the circular economy ecosystem.

Market-leading companies have already chosen Hyperion Global

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PROGRAMS

Our numbers

6K+

"tons diverted from landfills in operations in Latin America, the United States, and Europe."

US$18M+

"Converted into savings, tax credits, and logistical optimization for our clients."

120+

Served companies — from multinationals to local operators — with active operations in Brazil, the USA, Europe, and all of Latin America.

100%

traceability, environmental, fiscal, and legal compliance — auditable in any market and aligned with global standards.

300+

ESG projects delivered, with validated, documented, and traceable socio-environmental impact — for stakeholders, boards, and international investors.

PROOF OF RESULTS

Cases

Waste Management

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Chemical Industry - Pharmaceutical Industry - Medical Industry

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Electronic Manufacturers

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Food industry

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Heavy Machinery Industry - Metals - Construction and Demoliton

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Insurance Companies and Claim - Tranding Companies

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Hazardous Waste

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Logistics and Freight Forwarding Companies

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Retail and Surplus

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Why leading companies choose Hyperion Global

At Hyperion Global, every operational challenge — whether a liability, surplus, or risk — is a strategic lever.

We work alongside companies that see efficiency, compliance, and sustainability as competitive advantages — and are ready to capture them in a practical, secure, and fully traceable way.

️Operational efficiency with measurable impact

Proven reduction of logistics, tax, and operational costs — delivering greater agility, control, and profitability.

Risk mitigation and ESG compliance

Shielding against fiscal, environmental, and reputational risks, with full compliance with national and international regulations.

Turning liabilities into strategic assets

Monetizing waste, surplus inventory, and obsolete materials — generating revenue, tax credits, and ESG performance indicators.

️Comprehensive ESG reporting with full traceability

Auditable documentation with environmental, tax, and operational metrics — aligned with corporate sustainability goals and governance standards.

International operations with strong governance

Compliance with U.S, European, and Latin American, Asia regulations — with solutions tailored to each regional market.

Scalable and sustainable solutions

Sustainable and traceable services for global operations across all sectors.

Your operation becomes lighter, safer, more cost-efficient, and sustainable. Your business stronger. 
Your ESG more real.

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What We Manage

  • Obsolete, surplus, or non-spec assets
  • Idle inventory, returns, and rejected shipments
  • Electronics, batteries, metals, and heavy machinery
  • Expired, damaged, or restricted products
  • Food, beverages, and cosmetics past expiration
or out of specification
  • Recalled products or items posing brand risk
  • Contaminated, damaged, or mislabelled packaging
  • Contaminated materials or those posing environmental risk
  • Documents, media, and sensitive data items 
for secure destruction
  • Uniforms, promotional products, and branded items
  • Industrial waste — hazardous and non-hazardous
  • Chemical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory waste
  • Organic waste and logistics materials (pallets, plastics, boxes)
  • Scrap, production residues, and decommissioned assets
  • Other materials subject to technical and regulatory assessment

And much more. If it needs to be removed, repurposed, or responsibly handled — we take care of it.

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Cases

Waste Management

Vossloh Fastening Systems – USA (Nylon 6 Recycling)

  • 100% of plastics diverted from landfi ll and turned into HDPE fl akes.

The Challenge A leading rail infrastructure manufacturer in Texas needed to dispose of a large volume of industrial IBC totes used for chemical and lubricant storage.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Hazardous residue compliance before recycling
  • Bulk pickup logistics across several plant sites
  • Minimizing environmental impact while managing cost

The Solution

  • Residue removal from IBC totes to meet recycling standards
  • DOT-compliant transport and freight optimization
  • Processing into HDPE fl akes for reintroduction into manufacturing
  • Certifi cates of Recycling and full audit documentation

IMPACT METRICS

100%

of plastic diverted from landfi ll

40%

reduction in disposal costs

Alignment

with ESG goals

Simplified

management with scheduled pickups

Waste Management

Coca-Cola – USA (PET Recycling)

  • PET waste fully recycled into new packaging with 35% cost savings.

The Challenge Recycling thousands of PET bottles and preforms due to overproduction and packaging redesign.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • High volume requiring rapid removal
  • Closed-loop recycling for new raw materials
  • Food-grade recycling compliance and ESG reporting

The Solution

  • Bulk collection from multiple sites
  • Sorting, cleaning, and shredding into fl akes
  • Processing at FDA-compliant facilities
  • ESG reporting and full traceability

IMPACT METRICS

100%

of PET diverted to circular economy

PET

resin reused in new packaging

35%

cost savings on disposal

Strengthened

sustainability branding

Cases

Chemical Industry

Clorox – USA (Cleaning Products)

  • 72% landfi ll diversion for cleaning products with safe disposal.

The Challenge Disposal of 15 pallets of expired/damaged cleaning products.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • EPA/DOT hazardous classifi cation
  • Brand protection
  • Environmentally sound disposal

The Solution

  • Hazmat-certifi ed collection and transport
  • Chemical neutralization and safe processing
  • Certifi cates of Destruction issued
  • Recycled containers to reduce landfi ll

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance

72%

landfi ll diversion

FULL

chain-of-custody documentation

Improved

ESG performance and reduced liability

Chemical Industry

Bank of America – USA (Hand Sanitizer Disposal)

  • 400+ sanitizer pallets converted into renewable energy.

The Challenge Disposal of over 400 pallets of expired alcohol-based hand sanitizer from corporate offi ces and branches.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Flammability and EPA/DOT hazardous classifi cation
  • Nationwide logistics coordination
  • Secure handling to protect brand reputation and ensure compliance

The Solution

  • Nationwide pickups from offi ce hubs and branches
  • Hazmat-certifi ed transport to licensed facilities
  • Alcohol neutralization and energy recovery
  • Certifi cates of Destruction and ESG reporting

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance for hazardous waste

Waste

to-energy conversion

FULL

audit-ready documentation

Brand

integrity and ESG performance safeguarded

Chemical Industry

Sherwin-Williams – USA (Paints & Solvents)

  • 60% of expired paints/solvents recovered as industrial fuel.

The Challenge A national construction company needed to dispose of 28 pallets of expired paint, lacquer, and industrial solvents from various project sites.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Hazardous classifi cation (VOCs and fl ammables under EPA/DOT)
  • Environmental contamination risks
  • Scattered waste locations requiring coordinated logistics

The Solution

  • Collection with hazmat-certifi ed carriers
  • Material segregation by type for recycling/neutralization
  • Solvent fuel blending for energy recovery
  • Documentation: Certifi cates of Destruction and regulatory compliance

IMPACT METRICS

100%

compliance with EPA/DOT

60%

diverted to energy recovery

25%

disposal cost reduction via optimized logistics

FULL

ESG and audit-ready documentation provided

Cases

Electronic Manufacturers

Crawford Company – USA (Electrical Panels)

  • 87% of components recycled with zero delays in panel decommissioning.

The Challenge Decommissioning and replacing 8 high-voltage electrical panels during a facility upgrade.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Safe disconnection in an active plant
  • Environmental compliance for electrical waste
  • Coordinating tight project timelines

The Solution

  • On-site dismantling by certifi ed technicians
  • Recyclable component segregation
  • Certifi ed documentation and coordination
  • Completed under 48h

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance

87%

materials recycled

FULL

ESG reporting

35%

disposal cost savings

Electronic Manufacturers

Doc Johnson – USA (Latex Products)

  • 70% of latex recycled with full brand protection and secure disposal.

The Challenge Disposal of excess latex-based sex toys due to discontinued product lines.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Discretion and brand sensitivity
  • Responsible latex disposal
  • Documentation for audit compliance

The Solution

  • Secure transport and chain-of-custody
  • Latex recycling and energy recovery
  • Certifi cates of Destruction
  • Regional logistics coordination

IMPACT METRICS

FULL

brand protection

70%

of latex diverted from landfi ll

ESG

reporting delivered

Freed

warehouse space and reduced storage costs

Electronic Manufacturers

Johnson Controls – USA (Battery Waste)

  • 85% material recovery from batteries with full hazardous compliance.

The Challenge Nationwide disposal of lithium-ion, lead-acid, and alkaline batteries.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • EPA/DOT hazardous classifi cation
  • Fire and contamination risks
  • Audit-ready documentation

The Solution

  • UN-rated containers and hazmat transport
  • Battery segregation by chemistry
  • Recycling at approved facilities
  • Compliance documentation including manifests

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance

85%

material recovery (nickel, lead, cobalt)

Reduced

risk and safe handling

ESG

alignment and reporting support

Cases

Food Industry

EIMC – USA (Expired Pork)

  • 15 tons of expired pork safely processed with USDA/FDA compliance.

The Challenge Disposal of over 15 tons of expired pork stored in a refrigerated warehouse in Chicago, IL.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • USDA and FDA food waste regulations
  • Temperature-controlled logistics to prevent contamination
  • Timely removal to avoid extra cold storage costs

The Solution

  • Refrigerated trucks and certifi ed handling personnel
  • Rendering and disposal at EPA/USDA-approved facility
  • Certifi cate of Destruction and compliance documentation
  • Off-peak execution to minimize operational disruption

IMPACT METRICS

100%

USDA/FDA compliance

Project

completed in under 24h

Waste

converted into energy/by-products

ESG

performance strengthened

Food Industry

Food Processor – USA (Potato Carts)

  • 95% of potato cart materials recycled, reducing costs and freeing space.

The Challenge Disposal of 1,920 obsolete potato carts at a congested facility in Alabama.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Safe removal of large, rusted, and partially organic-contaminated metal equipment
  • EPA-compliant metal recycling

The Solution

  • Phased removal with roll-off trucks and fl atbeds
  • Pre-recycling cleaning and segregation
  • Processing at certifi ed metal recyclers
  • Chain-of-custody documentation and ESG reporting

IMPACT METRICS

95%

of materials recycled

Completed

in 10 days

30%

reduction in disposal cost via scrap recovery

Operational

space recovered

Food Industry

Maersk – Canada (Abandoned Tapioca Cargo)

  • 8,000 kg of food waste diverted from landfi ll into biogas in 48h.

The Challenge Disposal of a 20’ container with 8,000 kg of food-grade materials (tapioca, tartina, cassava fl our, etc.)

KEY CHALLENGES

  • CBSA clearance and CFIA-aligned food waste disposal
  • Rapid removal to avoid pest risk
  • Environmentally responsible processing

The Solution

  • CBSA customs and terminal coordination
  • Transport to organic waste recycling facility
  • Anaerobic digestion generating biogas and fertilizer
  • Certifi cate of Destruction and compliance documentation

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance

8,000 kg

diverted from landfi ll

Biogas

energy generated within 48h

Strengthened

port logistics and ESG performance

Cases

Heavy Machinery

DSV – USA (Metal Rotor)

  • 482 kg metal rotor fully recycled and cleared in 24h.

The Challenge Disposal of a 482 kg industrial rotor stored at a bonded CFS in California.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Oversized, heavy item requiring specialized transport
  • Clearance from secure logistics zone

The Solution

  • Clearance and site coordination
  • Flatbed and forklift transport
  • Recycling at certifi ed facility
  • Certifi cates of Recycling and traceability

IMPACT METRICS

100%

of material recycled

Removed

in under 24h

Eliminated

storage/demurrage fees

ESG

and compliance reporting delivered

Heavy Machinery

AX Group – Malta (Construction Debris)

  • 65% of construction waste recycled despite island constraints.

The Challenge Removal of 50+ tons of mixed construction waste from a large residential project.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Island infrastructure limitations
  • Compliance with ERA and permitting
  • Material segregation for recycling

The Solution

  • ERA permits secured
  • On-site sorting stations
  • Partnered with local facilities for recycling
  • Scheduled roll-off bin logistics

IMPACT METRICS

65%

landfi ll diversion

100%

ERA compliance

Debris

cleared on schedule

ESG

data supported sustainable construction goals

Heavy Machinery

Home Depot – USA (Metal Shelving)

  • 35% cost saved with 100% recycling of 30+ tons of metal shelving.

The Challenge Disposal of 30+ tons of shelving during a DC reconfi guration.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Avoid operational disruption
  • Maximize scrap value and ensure compliance

The Solution

  • On-site dismantling and safe removal
  • Transport to EPA-compliant recyclers
  • Certifi cates of Recycling and tonnage reports

IMPACT METRICS

100%

of materials recycled

UP

to 35% cost savings

Cleared

in under 5 days

ESG

progress documented

Cases

Insurance & Claims

Syngenta – UK (Contaminated Plants)

  • Contaminated plants neutralized and destroyed with UK regulatory approval.

The Challenge Disposal of hazardous plant waste after soil/water contamination at a manufacturing site.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • UK EA and Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
  • Chemical/heavy metal contamination requiring special handling

The Solution

  • Site assessment and waste classifi cation
  • ADR transport to approved hazardous treatment facility
  • Thermal desorption and chemical neutralization
  • Full consignment notes and compliance documentation

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance

Prevented

environmental harm

Verified

estruction

Support

for ESG and remediation targets

Insurance & Claims

Schneider National – USA (Abandoned Hazmat Tanker)

  • Abandoned hazmat tanker cleared in 72h with full compliance.

The Challenge Removal of a hazardous material tanker abandoned at a terminal in Texas.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • DOT/EPA hazmat classifi cation
  • Need for rapid, certifi ed hazmat intervention

The Solution

  • Site hazard assessment
  • Neutralization and degassing by hazmat teams
  • Cleared with DOT and terminal authorities
  • Residual waste processed at certifi ed facilities

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance

Cleared

within 72h

Avoided

demurrage/storage penalties

Reduced

risk of spills or contamination

Cases

Hazardous Waste

AutoZone – USA (Automotive Aerosols)

  • 85% of metals from aerosols recycled and waste-to-energy achieved.

The Challenge Disposal of over 10,000 aerosol cans (brake cleaners, lubricants, spray paints) from service centers across the U.S.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • EPA/DOT hazardous material regulations
  • Coordinating nationwide logistics
  • Preventing contamination or safety incidents

The Solution

  • UN-approved containers and staff training
  • Hazmat-certifi ed collection and consolidated shipping
  • Depressurization and separation at certifi ed facilities
  • Steel/aluminum recycling and chemical neutralization

IMPACT METRICS

100%

EPA-compliant hazardous waste disposal

85%

of metals recycled

Chemicals

converted to energy

ESG

goals met and liability reduced

Hazardous Waste

Sanofi – EU (Disinfectant Aerosols)

  • 80% of disinfectant aerosol materials recycled across EU operations.

The Challenge Disposal of 6,000 expired disinfectant aerosol cans across multiple EU countries.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • EU waste regulations and cross-border logistics
  • Meeting high ESG recycling targets

The Solution

  • ADR-compliant segregation and on-site storage
  • Licensed hazardous waste transport across EU
  • Neutralization and energy recovery terminal authorities
  • Certifi ed documentation for ESG and audit

IMPACT METRICS

100%

EU compliance

80%

recycling of materials

Energy

recovery from solvents

ESG

aligned reporting

Cases

Logistics

HMM – USA (Tire Containers – Los Angeles)

  • 100% of abandoned tires recycled with CBP compliance.

The Challenge Disposal of two abandoned containers with 274 used tires each at Trapac Terminal, LA.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • CBP destruction protocol
  • EPA/DTSC tire disposal compliance
  • Secure operation in high-security port

The Solution

  • CBP documentation and destruction permits
  • Terminal coordination for secure access
  • EPA-approved tire shredding and recycling

IMPACT METRICS

100%

tire diversion via recycling and energy recovery

Mitigated

port delays and liabilities

CBP

compliance ensured

Logistics

HMM – USA (9 Containers – NYC)

  • On-terminal disposal with 100% compliance and no off-site transfers.

The Challenge Disposal of cargo-only containers with various industrial components at APM Terminals.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • CBP clearances and terminal access
  • Regulatory documentation

The Solution

  • Permits and Form 3499 submitted
  • On-terminal disposal coordination
  • EPA/DOT-compliant processing

IMPACT METRICS

FULL

CBP and port compliance

NO

off-site transfers needed

Reduced

cost, time, and risk

Logistics

Maersk – Canadá (Food Containers)

  • 8,000 kg of organic waste turned into energy in Canada.

The Challenge Disposal of 8,000 kg of organic food-grade materials abandoned at a Canadian port terminal.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • CBSA and CFIA regulatory compliance
  • Pest and contamination risk
  • Sustainable disposal methods

The Solution

  • CBSA clearance and customs documentation
  • On-port unloading and secure transport
  • Anaerobic digestion for energy and fertilizer
  • COD and full audit documentation

IMPACT METRICS

100%

regulatory compliance

Diverted

8,000 kg from landfi ll

Project

executed in 48h

Strengthened

Maersk’s cargo management

Cases

Retail & Surplus

Lamb Weston – USA (Frozen French Fries)

  • 20+ tons of frozen fries converted into clean energy within 24h.

The Challenge Disposal of 20+ tons of frozen fries after temperature deviation during transport.

KEY CHALLENGES

  • FDA/USDA compliance for non-consumable food
  • Urgent removal to avoid storage fees
  • Environmentally responsible destination

The Solution

  • Rapid removal within 24h
  • Anaerobic digestion for energy generation
  • ESG and compliance documentation

IMPACT METRICS

100%

landfi ll diversion

Clean

energy to power 50+ homes for a month

$15,000

saved in storage costs

ESG

and sustainability image reinforced

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Case 03 — Confidential client (global entertainment production) Entertainment · Wardrobe donation

An entire production wardrobe, donated without a trace of where it came from.

Major global entertainment company · Production wrap

10 tonnes of post-production material, 96% recovered, zero to landfill — and 100% of the remaining wardrobe donated without exposing a single piece of sensitive data.

At a glance

Scope
10 tonnes · 23–24 pallets
Services
Secure intake, de-identification, chain-of-custody destruction, donation, recycling

The challenge

When a large production wraps, it leaves behind wardrobe tagged with talent names, cast photography, printed documents and material tied to unreleased content. Donating it carelessly exposes data; destroying all of it wastes tonnes of usable material.

What was at stake

  • Confidentiality: no tag, photo or reference could leave the operation.

  • ESG commitments: the client required documented donation and recycling, not just compliant disposal.

  • Scale: 10 tonnes of mixed material, several stages and partners, no room for a single failure.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Secure intake — 23–24 pallets received and catalogued at a nonprofit partner facility under controlled access.

  2. De-identification — every item processed by hand: tags removed, cast photos extracted, identifying references eliminated. Nothing moved forward without individual verification.

  3. Chain-of-custody destruction — all identifiable material shredded on-site and incinerated, with an auditable record of destruction.

  4. Circular destination — remaining wardrobe donated across multiple recipient organizations, so no item could be linked back to the production; plastics, hangers and cardboard went to recycling.

Results

Post-production material processed (23–24 pallets)
10 t
Material recovery rate — recycled or donated
96%
Remaining wardrobe donated
100%
Data exposure incidents
0

Proof delivered

  • Chain-of-custody records
  • Auditable destruction record
  • Documented impact metrics (recovery, landfill diversion)

Business value

Donation and confidentiality usually cancel each other out. Here they worked together: the client met its ESG goals with 100% landfill diversion and zero exposure incidents — with a model ready to replicate across other productions and territories.

Case 02 — U.S. industrial services provider Industrial equipment donations

Scrap-bound industrial equipment, refurbished and powering nonprofits.

U.S. industrial services provider · HVAC & power equipment · 6 U.S. states

80 HVAC and power units were restored and donated to nonprofit organizations — none were scrapped.

At a glance

Scope
80 units · 6 states
Recipients
Nonprofit organizations
Services
Refurbishment, transport, recipient matching, donation receipts

The challenge

Industrial HVAC and power equipment was scheduled for scrap. Meanwhile, nonprofits struggle to afford exactly this kind of infrastructure.

What was at stake

  • Value: functional equipment sold for scrap at a fraction of its worth.

  • Matching: each unit needed a recipient with a real infrastructure need.

  • Reporting: the client needed receipts and impact data, not just a good story.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Designed a refurbishment-led donation strategy.

  2. Coordinated transport and restoration across six states.

  3. Matched refurbished units with nonprofit organizations.

  4. Delivered donation receipts and impact documentation.

Results

Units refurbished and donated
80
Units scrapped
0
States in one program
6
Donation receipts
Documented

Proof delivered

  • Donation receipts
  • Impact documentation

Business value

Equipment that would have been sold by the ton became working infrastructure for nonprofits — extending asset life and giving the client documented, reportable sustainability value.

Case 01 — State public health agency Healthcare · Humanitarian distribution

1,276 pallets headed for destruction. Delivered to communities in Central America instead.

State public health agency · Public sector · United States → Central America

A donation-first program redirected surplus medical supplies to humanitarian use — with documented donation value that offset the reported cost of the service.

At a glance

Scope
1,276 pallets · ~28 truckloads
Partner
Convoy of Hope
Services
Consolidation, transport, export logistics, donation documentation

The challenge

A state public health agency held a large inventory of medical and first-aid supplies that could no longer be used domestically. Destroying it would have cost public money — and thrown away supplies that communities elsewhere urgently need.

What was at stake

  • Public cost: paying to destroy usable goods is hard to justify for a public agency.

  • Scale: 1,276 pallets to collect, consolidate and move.

  • Eligibility: medical goods need qualified humanitarian channels and export documentation.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Designed a donation-first recovery program in place of destruction.

  2. Partnered with Convoy of Hope for humanitarian distribution.

  3. Managed collection, consolidation, transport and export logistics.

  4. Shipped through Honduras for distribution across Central America.

  5. Issued donation certificates and supporting documentation.

Results

Pallets diverted from destruction
1,276
Truckloads coordinated
~28
Product reuse reported
100%
Donation value covered the reported service cost
Cost offset

Proof delivered

  • Donation certificates
  • Export and transport documentation
  • Partner distribution records

Business value

Instead of a destruction invoice, the agency received documented humanitarian impact — with donation value sufficient to offset the reported service cost.

Case 03 — Adult wellness products manufacturer Consumer products · Brand-protected destruction

Discontinued lines destroyed with full discretion, and 70% of the latex recycled.

Adult wellness products manufacturer · Consumer products · United States

Excess inventory from discontinued lines left the market quietly, was destroyed under chain of custody, and 70% of its latex was recycled; the rest was recovered as energy.

At a glance

Scope
Excess latex inventory
Services
Secure transport, chain of custody, latex recycling, energy recovery, regional logistics

The challenge

Discontinued product lines left behind excess latex inventory. In a category this sensitive, a single unit leaking into informal resale, or a visible disposal, is a direct brand risk.

What was at stake

  • Discretion: the category demands an operation with no exposure at any stage.

  • Brand: discontinued products resold without quality control.

  • Environment: latex headed for landfill.

  • Audit: documentation required for compliance.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Secured transport with full chain of custody.

  2. Recycled the latex and recovered the remainder as energy.

  3. Issued Certificates of Destruction.

  4. Coordinated regional logistics.

Results

Latex recycled instead of landfilled
70%
Brand protection
Full
Reporting delivered
ESG
Warehouse space, with lower storage costs
Freed

Proof delivered

  • Certificates of Destruction
  • Chain-of-custody records
  • ESG reporting

Business value

Dead stock became free warehouse space, lower storage costs and ESG reporting data, with no risk to the brand.

Case 02 — Global Automaker Automotive brand protection

Damaged vehicles dismantled under control — so branded parts never reach the gray market.

Global automaker · Automotive · United States, Canada & Europe

Controlled dismantling and documented processing closed the door on unauthorized resale of branded vehicles and components.

At a glance

Scope
Vehicles across 3 regions
Services
Secure collection, controlled dismantling, material separation, Certificates of Destruction

The challenge

A damaged vehicle is a parts inventory with a logo on it. Outside a controlled process, components can be stripped and resold as genuine — with no quality control and the brand's name attached.

What was at stake

  • Counterfeit-grade resale: branded parts sold without authorization or quality checks.

  • Liability: damaged parts reinstalled in other vehicles.

  • Auditability: proof that every unit was destroyed, not diverted.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Secured collection and transport of every vehicle.

  2. Routed vehicles only to vetted dismantling facilities.

  3. Separated and recovered materials by type under controlled conditions.

  4. Issued Certificates of Destruction with chain-of-custody and photographic records.

Results

Processing evidence
Documented
Regions under controlled processing
3
Material streams recovered
4
Brand integrity
Protected

Proof delivered

  • Certificates of Destruction
  • Chain-of-custody records
  • Photographic evidence

Business value

The automaker gained an auditable end-of-life process that reduces brand exposure and secondary-market risk — with documentation ready for legal or compliance review.

Case 01 — Global Athletic Apparel Brand Branded products & apparel

120+ pallets destroyed nationwide. Zero resale capability left behind.

Global athletic apparel brand · Apparel & footwear · Multi-state, U.S.

One standardized program replaced fragmented, site-by-site destruction across Nike's U.S. warehouse network — and sent the shredded material into textile recycling.

At a glance

Scope
120+ pallets
Services
Shredding network, hub collection, full destruction, textile recycling, tracking

The challenge

Nike needed restricted, off-spec and excess products destroyed across its U.S. warehouse network. Each location handled it differently, with different vendors and unpredictable costs — and any gap in the chain was a chance for product to surface on resale sites.

What was at stake

  • Brand leakage: off-spec product sold as genuine damages reputation and pricing.

  • Inconsistency: different vendors and standards from state to state.

  • Cost: no predictability across locations.

  • Control: no single chain-of-custody record across the network.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Built a network of qualified shredding facilities near Nike's distribution hubs.

  2. Coordinated collection and transport from each hub.

  3. Destroyed product completely, removing any resale capability.

  4. Routed shredded material into textile recycling streams.

  5. Standardized tracking and oversight across all locations.

Results

Pallets destroyed
120+
U.S. execution
Multi-state
Destroyed beyond resale
100%
Recovered textile materials
Recycled

Proof delivered

  • Chain-of-custody records
  • Standardized tracking reports

Business value

A fragmented requirement became one scalable national program: brand protection, predictable cost and responsible material recovery, managed through a single partner.

Case 03 — Major U.S. Bank Hazardous materials · Corporate

400+ pallets of expired hand sanitizer, turned into energy with zero compliance gaps.

Major U.S. bank · Financial services · United States (nationwide)

A nationwide program cleared expired sanitizer from offices and branches, moved it as hazardous cargo and converted it into energy, with Certificates of Destruction and ESG reporting.

At a glance

Scope
400+ pallets
Services
Nationwide pickups, hazmat-certified transport, neutralization, waste-to-energy, documentation

The challenge

Expired hand sanitizer looks harmless, but it is flammable and classified as hazardous waste under EPA and DOT rules. More than 400 pallets sat in offices and branches across the country.

What was at stake

  • Compliance: hazardous classification requires licensed transport and treatment.

  • Logistics: pickups from offices and branches nationwide.

  • Reputation: any slip in hazardous waste handling exposes the brand.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Ran nationwide pickups from office hubs and branches.

  2. Moved every load with hazmat-certified transport to licensed facilities.

  3. Neutralized the alcohol and recovered the material as energy.

  4. Issued Certificates of Destruction and ESG reporting.

Results

Pallets of sanitizer processed
400+
Regulatory compliance for hazardous waste
100%
Offices and branches
Nationwide
Waste-to-energy conversion
Energy

Proof delivered

  • Certificates of Destruction
  • ESG reporting

Business value

A flammable liability scattered across the country became one compliant, documented program, and what would have been waste became energy.

Case 02 — Global shipping line Circular material recovery

Rejected at the border. Recycled instead of burned — at the same cost.

Global shipping line · Ocean freight · United States

274 non-compliant tires became 24 playground safety mats in about two weeks, at cost parity with incineration.

At a glance

Scope
274 tires
Timeline
~2 weeks
Services
compliant redirection, recycling partner selection, upcycling, nonprofit placement

The challenge

A shipment of 274 tires was denied entry into the U.S. market. The default option — incineration — meant paying to destroy material with real recovery value, and adding emissions on top.

What was at stake

  • Cost: any alternative had to match the price of incineration.

  • Compliance: restricted inventory could not re-enter the market as tires.

  • Value: without a downstream use, recycling was just a more expensive way to dispose.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Designed a closed-loop route with a qualified tire recycling partner.

  2. Coordinated collection and processing of all 274 tires.

  3. Converted the recovered rubber into playground safety mats.

  4. Placed the finished mats with a nonprofit recipient.

Results

Tires recovered
274
Tires incinerated
0
Playground mats produced
24
From brief to completion
~2 weeks

Proof delivered

  • Recycling and processing records

Business value

Same budget, different outcome: a disposal cost became a circular recovery program with a visible community result — and a story HMM can use in its sustainability reporting.

Case 01 — Leading U.S. home-improvement retailer Retail · Distribution center reconfiguration

30+ tons of metal shelving cleared in under 5 days, 100% recycled, at up to 35% lower cost.

Leading U.S. home-improvement retailer · Retail · United States

During a distribution center reconfiguration, Hyperion dismantled and removed more than 30 tons of shelving without disrupting operations, recycled all of it and cut costs by up to 35%.

At a glance

Scope
30+ tons of metal shelving, 1 distribution center
Timeline
under 5 days
Services
on-site dismantling, safe removal, transport to EPA-compliant recyclers, certificates and tonnage reports

The challenge

A distribution center under reconfiguration had to get rid of more than 30 tons of metal shelving. The DC could not stop running, and the space had to be cleared fast.

What was at stake

  • Operations: no disruption to the DC during removal.

  • Value: capture the metal's scrap value instead of just paying for disposal.

  • Compliance: documented delivery to EPA-compliant recyclers.

How Hyperion solved it

  1. Dismantled and removed the shelving safely on-site.

  2. Transported all material to EPA-compliant recyclers.

  3. Delivered Certificates of Recycling and tonnage reports.

Results

Metal shelving removed
30+ tons
Material recycled
100%
Cost savings
Up to 35%
To clear the space
< 5 days

Proof delivered

  • Certificates of Recycling
  • Tonnage reports
  • ESG progress documentation

Business value

The reconfiguration moved ahead without stopping the DC, the metal became scrap value instead of a disposal cost, and the client gained tonnage data for ESG reporting.