Better for the environment, safer for people: How biotech cleaning solutions are a game changer
A sustainable city handles its water resources properly. As water becomes increasingly difficult to manage, environmentally friendly, science-based solutions are essential for addressing the many challenges facing our water supply and…
A sustainable city handles its water resources properly. As water becomes increasingly difficult to manage, environmentally friendly, science-based solutions are essential for addressing the many challenges facing our water supply and ecosystems.
From climate breakdown to pollution and basic access, the hurdles related to water resources are numerous. Large portions of Europe's water reserves, including those in Romania, are drying up. At the same time, industrial discharges, nutrient and pesticide pollution from agriculture, and plastics and other types of litter remain among the main sources of water pollution. In 2021, only 37% of Europe's surface waters were in a healthy ecological state, the European Environment Agency showed. In Romania, more than 60% of wastewater is not adequately treated, according to data from the European Commission.
Why biological solutions matter
Sustainable cities depend on clean, well-treated water. When chemical products are used during treatment, they can seep into the water table, degrading the quality of the water supplied. This contamination often requires additional treatment, typically involving even more chemicals, which increases both the complexity and the cost of the process.
A way to break this loop is available: Advanced Bacterial Sciences - ABS has developed a range of biological solutions that target and successfully address water treatment issues, offering an eco-friendly, non-toxic answer to the challenges posed by human-made pollution .
Microorganisms of all sorts, ranging from bacteria and viruses to fungi and algae, play essential roles in the health and functioning of all living systems. They can also be deployed to break down dirt, grease, and organic waste at the microscopic level. This is where the science-backed products developed by ABS step in, offering a variety of solutions that fuse chemistry, biology, and engineering for problems as varied as pipework odors and blockages, removing buildups, stains, and grime, or cleaning up pollutants.
Chemical cleaners often contain strong acids, which, when washed down the drain, can contribute to the contamination of the water system and the disruption of aquatic life. Their effects on the environment extend to the quality of the soil, which can degrade as they seep into the ground, and indoor air quality, which can worsen because of the fumes released. Because of their harsh nature, their action extends beyond their initial target, contributing to the corrosion of pipes and the wear of the materials they are used on.
