Category: Press Release

Fall is here in the Northern Hemisphere. On the positive side, that means seeing more landscapes splashed with red, yellow, orange, and burgundy leaves on the daily drive. On the negative side, it means it is time for wastewater treatment plants to reevaluate their current bioaugmentation plan to prepare for cooler temperatures. Bionetix^® is here to help with a simple rule of thumb: When cooler temperatures arrive, add more bugs.

Microbes Are Indispensable

Wastewater treatment would be impossible without microorganisms that feed on organic waste to get the nutrients and energy they need to grow and reproduce. This biodegradation process breaks larger contaminants into smaller innocuous elements that can safely be released back into nature. Two key measurements of effluent quality are BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) and/or COD (chemical oxygen demand), which indirectly reflect the level of organic compounds. When more oxygen is required, more contaminants are present. The goal of wastewater treatment is to reduce BOD/COD by improving water quality. 

Bioaugmentation and Cold Weather

While many microorganisms are naturally present in wastewater, it is often beneficial to add extra microorganisms to speed up waste degradation. This is called bioaugmentation and is especially important during cool weather, when microbial metabolism slows down. Microorganisms take longer to multiply, some die off, and BOD/COD reduction is slower and less than before. Hence, a drop in temperature can lead to an increase in BOD and require more intense bioaugmentation to keep BOD levels down.

Billions of Microbes, Multiple Options

Many different microbial blends can be used to boost BOD/COD reduction in lagoons, aerobic digesters, SBRs (sequencing batch reactors), MBBRs (moving bed biofilm reactors), and other secondary wastewater treatment systems during cool weather.

BCL6000^™ is a good choice where automatic pumping is desired. In addition to containing 2 billion CFU (colony forming units) per mL, this liquid blend also contains free enzymes, nutrients, and an oxygen source to support healthy aerobic conditions and metabolism among the microbial population. The microorganisms in BCL6000^™ can continue to work as long as the wastewater temperature stays above 50-54 °F (10- 12 °C).

BCP50^™ contains bacteria in powder form that can be dosed based on daily flow rates, retention times, and other factors. This blend of 5 billion CFU per gram of product is targeted to degrade proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and select hydrocarbons. It is recommended for reseeding and startup, when an extra boost of microorganisms and nutrients is needed to get a healthy colony established. This microbial loading action also makes it a good candidate for replenishing microbial populations that are struggling to flourish in cooler temperatures. BCP655^™ is similar but aimed at lagoon systems. Both can be used in wastewater that is at least 50 °F (11 °C) or warmer. 

Get Ready to Add More Bugs!

As the weather cools, it is vital to plan ahead for those months when it will be harder for microbes to keep up with the normal wastewater workload. Start choosing your extra bugs now to stay at a healthy rate of wastewater BOD reduction this fall and winter!

Keywords: winterizing wastewater treatment plant, wastewater treatment in cold weather, bioaugmentation, wastewater troubleshooting, Bionetix, wastewater challenges in cold weather, BOD problems and solutions, how to reduce BOD, biochemical oxygen demand, COD in wastewater

Need a High-Resolution Photo?  Please Visit: www.cortecadvertising.com

For a PDF version please click here.

Bionetix^® International is pleased to introduce its fourth enzyme concentrate: ECP1611^™! Available in powder form, this high-efficiency protease enzyme with keratinase activity can be used in a wide range of industries—from detergent formulation to waste management. ECP1611^™ hydrolyzes both general proteins and keratin-rich substances into smaller molecules, making it ideal for applications that deal with hair, feathers, and similar substances. In a world where protein is ubiquitous and microbially sourced enzymes are gaining popularity, ECP1611^™ meets an important need for manufacturers and formulators who require a biological catalyst for better products and processes.

 

Stain-Removing Detergents

Proteases are most widely used in the detergent industry because they help to loosen stains composed of protein materials such as blood, eggs, dairy, and grass. Combined with other enzymes such as cellulase, mannanase, lipase, and amylase, they can create a powerful cleaning formula for dishwashing detergents, laundry presoaks and detergents, and stain removers. Because of their biological origin, enzyme concentrates such as ECP1611^™ are also a great alternative to phosphate-based cleaning components.

Improving Leather and Textile Production

Leather processing is one of the newer uses for protease, and this application is gaining popularity. Because ECP1611^™ includes protease with keratinase activity, it is ideal for removing hair and skin in the tanning process, replacing harsh chemicals during the bating and dehairing stages. It can also be used in the textile industry (e.g., wool and silk finishing) to improve fiber textures.

Enriching Animal Feed and Agriculture

When used as a feed supplement or additive, ECP1611^™ can aid livestock digestion and enhance feed quality by breaking down proteins. Going one step farther, it can be used to manage waste in the food industry by helping convert discarded high-protein materials, such as feathers and other keratin-rich poultry features, into nutrient-rich livestock feeds or organic fertilizers.

Efficient Waste Management

In addition to reclaiming and repurposing nutrient rich waste that might otherwise turn into an environmental problem, ECP1611^™ can be used directly at waste treatment facilities to make sludge dewatering more efficient and speed up other aspects of the waste treatment process through enhanced protein digestion.

Unlock the Power of Protease/Keratinase!

Whether you need to remove protein-based stains, improve your leather tanning process, or boost animal nutrition, ECP1611^™ serves as a powerful biological
catalyst ready to serve your protein-hydrolysis needs. Start unlocking the power of protease with keratinase activity today!

Keywords: Bionetix, protease, keratinase, industrial enzymes, enzymes for detergents, where to buy enzymes, stain removing enzymes, leather processing, livestock digestion, stain removers

Need a High-Resolution Photo?  Please Visit: www.cortecadvertising.com

For a PDF version please click here.

While many of us mainly think of starch in connection with food, this complex carbohydrate has more industrial uses than we often realize. A critical key to unlocking its benefits is amylase, an enzyme that breaks starch into smaller molecules for further use or removal. Due to the widespread use and benefits of amylase, Bionetix^® is pleased to introduce ECL1000^™ as the second in its new line of liquid enzyme concentrates.

How Does ECL1000™ Work?

ECL1000^™ is a high efficiency amylase enzyme produced by non-pathogenic bacteria. It breaks starches into low molecular weight fermentable sugars such as glucose or dextrin. This process creates smaller components that serve as critical building blocks for other products or which can be more easily digested as a food source. The same process can be used to remove starch molecules where they are no longer wanted. Amylase has been in use for centuries, and today, its benefits extend to the following industries:

• Food and beverage production
• Feed manufacturing
• Ethanol production
• Textile finishing
• Laundry

Simplifying Starch for Further Use

In the food and beverage industry, starch breakdown with ECL1000^™ can be used to improve the texture of baked goods and clarify beverages. This ability to break down starch also makes ECL1000^™ a good choice as either a pretreatment for animal feed or a feed additive to help livestock get the most out of substances that may be difficult for them to fully digest. Because ECL1000^™ helps convert starch into fermentable sugars, it is essential for ethanol production, which relies heavily on starch due to pricing and availability.

Removing Starch

In some applications, starch is only desired temporarily or not at all. When this is the case, ECL1000^™ comes in handy for its ability to remove starchy substances. For instance, the textile industry uses starch to strengthen fabrics during weaving and sizing but must remove it later. ECL1000^™ provides the liquefaction needed to loosen the starch so it can be carried away. Amylase performs a similar function in many laundry detergents, where it is used to enhance stain removal. ECL1000^™ can therefore be a good addition to detergents or stain removal products because of its ability to digest starchy substances that attract dirt, and because it can directly target starchy stains from cocoa, gravy, potatoes, and other high starch foods. 

Unlock Your Manufacturing Potential

Starch is an important raw material that touches many parts of our everyday lives and represents a major source of renewable energy. However, its potential cannot fully be tapped without the ability to simplify its complex structure. ECL1000^™ is one key to unlock that door to better starch utilization and removal. Contact Bionetix^® to learn more about ECL1000^™ for starch liquefaction.

Keywords: Bionetix, starch, amylase, starch liquefaction, starch removal, ethanol production, food and beverage industry, textile finishing, fabric desizing, amylase

Need a High-Resolution Photo?  Please Visit: www.cortecadvertising.com

For a PDF version please click here.

Cleaning toilet bowls is not a welcome task for most people, but it must be done for good hygiene and aesthetics in home bathrooms and public restrooms. The good news is that this chore has just gotten more exciting and effective thanks to Bionetix® International’s probiotic cleaner for toilets!

Toilet Bowl Cleaner + Probiotics

ECO-CLEAN-BOWL™ is a toilet bowl cleaning tablet that adds probiotics to a septic safe cleaning formulation. Initial cleaning action cleans grime and efficiently targets and removes stains including limescale and rust. ECO-CLEAN-BOWL™ neutralizes unpleasant odors and leaves behind a fresh clean scent. But it does not stop there.

Leave Behind More Than a Fresh Fragrance

ECO-CLEAN-BOWL™ toilet cleaning tablets are enriched with beneficial probiotics that boost the toilet’s microbial ecosystem—similar to building a healthy microbiota in the human gut by eating probiotic foods and supplements. When applied to the toilet, the beneficial microorganisms of ECO-CLEAN-BOWL™ like to hang around and start building colonies in the bowl, drain, and septic system. These colonies feed on the plentiful organic matter along this path of waste disposal. By doing so, they have many positive ongoing effects, such as

•  Reducing a food source for harmful bacteria
• Consuming odor-causing substances
• Decreasing the buildup of grime and dirt
• Improving drain flow and septic tank conditions

Easy to Use Toilet Tablets

Better yet, ECO-CLEAN-BOWL™ tablets are easy to use. Simply drop a tablet into the toilet bowl and allow it to fizz and dissolve before flushing the toilet. No scrubbing is required, although a toilet brush can be used for additional cleaning if desired.

Effective Cleaning

Although ECO-CLEAN-BOWL™ tablets are great for use in homes with septic systems because they lack harsh chemicals that would normally harm the microbial ecosystem, they are also an excellent choice for institutional use, coming in packs of 300 tablets per pail. Furthermore, they make an ideal option for cleaning and custodial services that need industrial strength cleaning products but also want to present an environmentally responsible image.

Make Probiotics Work for You

Microorganisms are so small that we don’t see them, but we are affected by them in many ways every day. ECO-CLEAN-BOWL™ captures the positive side of beneficial bacteria for lasting effects in restroom maintenance. Contact Bionetix® today to learn more about adding probiotics to your cleaning routine!

Keywords: probiotic cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, cleaning routine, probiotic toilet bowl cleaner, beneficial bacteria, restroom maintenance, septic safe cleaners, Bionetix, cleaning tips

Need a High-Resolution Photo?  Please Visit: www.cortecadvertising.com

For a PDF version please click here.

Usually when someone says “probiotics,” it brings to mind health food supplements to boost immunities and digestive health. Interestingly, however, the benefits of “good” bacteria go far beyond diet. In fact, their digestive action makes them an excellent addition to standard home cleaning and maintenance supplies, as Bionetix^® outlines in the suggestions below.

General Cleaning

Probiotic cleaners contain beneficial microorganisms that help digest organic residues such as grease, proteins, and starches that soil and stain surfaces. Bionetix^® International’s ECO-CLEANALL TABS^™ combine these biologicals with biodegradable surfactants for powerful cleaning action. ECO-CLEAN-ALL TABS^™ are highly economical and convenient: users simply add one tablet to a spray bottle filled with 500 mL of tap water, allow the tablet to dissolve for a few minutes, and gently mix if desired. The solution may be sprayed on surfaces and used like a normal cleaner, but with ongoing residual effects. Typical applications include hard floors, carpets, bathrooms, kitchen floors, garbage bins, and other dirty or odorous surfaces. Areas with tough stains can be spot treated with Bionetix^® ECO STAIN-OFF^™. This surface stain cleaner or laundry pre-soak contains enzymes and probiotics that attack and digest stains especially enzymatic stains such as blood, grass, and milk, but also grease, tomato sauce, and dirt. 

Garbage Disposal Maintenance

Another great place for probiotics is in garbage disposals, which are a breeding ground for bad odors and typically need a weekly clean and freshen treatment. However, with probiotics, routine cleaning has longer-lasting effects. For instance, Bionetix^® ECO-DISPOSAL^™ is a foaming cleaner and freshener that leaves garbage disposals, sinks, and drains clean and fresh while preventing blockages. Each water-soluble pouch contains billions of beneficial probiotics that awaken upon contact with water and start digesting organic waste. These probiotics cling to garbage disposal and drain walls to continue digesting odor-causing compounds. ECODISPOSAL^™ also leaves behind a fresh fragrance.

Septic Tank Maintenance

Many homes rely on septic tanks for sewage handling and treatment. These systems must have a healthy microbial population to digest the waste. Unfortunately, these helpful microbes can be decimated by harsh chemicals such as root killers and bleaches that must be used occasionally. To get the system back in balance, homeowners can add probiotic supplements that replenish the bacteria count. Due to its extra high concentration of beneficial bacteria, BIOBOOSTER 1T^™ is great for this purpose after especially hard shocks to the septic system. Other septic treatments with lower probiotic concentrations include FIZZY-TAB^™ (convenient 5 g and 22 g tablets) and ECO-SEPT^™ P (a more budget-friendly powder), which only need to be added once a month for maintenance once the system is in balance. Regular addition of probiotics like these can also save on pumping costs by reducing sludge buildup.

Make Probiotics Part of Your Routine

Home maintenance is a big part of everyday duties for many. Interestingly, probiotics can improve life for homeowners in a variety of ways simply as part of routine cleaning and maintenance activities. Contact Bionetix^® to learn more about these home maintenance tips and to stock up on probiotics.

Keywords: probiotic cleaners, cleaning garbage disposals, septic tank maintenance, septic tank pumping, home maintenance tips, septic tank pumping costs, prevent drain blockage, septic tank shock treatment, probiotic stain remover, carpet stain remover

Need a High-Resolution Photo?  Please Visit: www.cortecadvertising.com

For a PDF version please click here.

November 21, 2023

Bionetix^® International is pleased to release a new brochure for the portable sanitation industry! This collection of portable sanitation products stands out from traditional treatments by putting the power of nature to work to clean, deodorize, and biodegrade. It is an excellent resource for any provider of portable sanitation services looking for practical, effective solutions to improve maintenance.

Beneficial Microorganisms at Work

Bionetix^® biologicals are a perfect match for portable sanitation because they contain beneficial microorganisms that digest organic wastes such as human waste, greases, oils, undissolved soap residues, paper, and other odor-causing substances. Paired with pleasant fragrances, they not only mask odors but reduce the compounds that cause them. Better yet, Bionetix^® biologicals can be adapted for use as portable toilet surface cleaners, odor neutralizers, urinal treatments, and more!

Biocide-Free Portable Toilet Deodorizers

Probiotic portable toilet treatments like those in the new Bionetix^® brochure are a welcome alternative to harsh treatments of the past containing formaldehyde or other biocides. Bionetix^® portable toilet treatments rely on beneficial microorganisms to digest organic waste and continue working long after application in the retention tank. They leave behind a pleasant fragrance of bubblegum, orange, cherry, or Tutti Frutti, depending on the customer’s preference. Formerly called by the PORTA-TREAT^™ name, these portable toilet probiotics have been rebranded under the BIO-BOOM^™ brand, reflecting the powerful biological boost they offer to holding tanks. They are available in both powder-filled-pouch (P) and liquid (L) form for use in bronze, silver, and gold applications for low to high traffic.

Portable Toilet Maintenance

The new Bionetix^® brochure also contains biological treatments for general maintenance inside portable restrooms. ECO-CLEAN-ALL^™ Super Concentrate is a biological surface cleaner that incorporates probiotics for extra cleaning and odor removal power. ECO-SCENT^™ L Super Concentrate contains microorganisms that directly target odors and neutralize them. It can be sprayed into the air around and directly onto odorous surfaces or added to mop water for floors. Finally, URINAL BLOCKS^™ enhance the standard of urinal treatment with a unique formula that helps clean away scaling problems, cure odors, prevent blockages, and digest organic waste in urinals.

Grease Trap and Septic Tank Treatments

Since many portable sanitation companies also offer grease trap and septic tank pumping services, the brochure includes specialty treatments these servicing companies can offer to their customers. ECO-TRAP^™ grease trap treatments contain specialty additives to reduce oil and fat accumulation and speed up their biodegradation, thus preventing emergency blockages and reducing BOD and bad odors. ECO-TRAP^™ products can be applied directly to grease traps or added through kitchen sinks and floor drains. Similarly, septic tank treatments such as ECO-SEPT^™ P or FIZZY-TAB^™ contain diverse microbiology designed to activate digestion of solid waste, reduce sludge buildup and pumping frequency, improve pipe purification and drain seeping, and prevent pipe and drain blockage.

Improve the Portable Sanitation Experience

While many of us do not enjoy portable sanitation facilities, we are glad they are there when we need them. With this new portable sanitation brochure, Bionetix^® bids to make that experience more pleasant overall—both for those that use and for those that maintain portable restrooms and grease traps / septic tanks. Explore the new brochure to get started!

Keywords: Bionetix, probiotics, portable sanitation, porta-potty treatment, portable toilet deodorizer, portable toilet treatments without biocides, septic tank maintenance, urinal deodorizers, portable toilet maintenance, grease trap maintenance

Need a High-Resolution Photo?  Please Visit: www.cortecadvertising.com

For a PDF version please click here.