Pollutant-Degrading Yeast Systems

The global food industry is under growing pressure to facilitate proper waste management. Landfilling is one of the waste disposal methods which, in disproportionately high measure, damages the environment through pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the contamination of groundwater. An ideal approach would treat and recover waste, not just treat it. To address the issue, we've developed an innovative solution known as the pollutant-degrading yeast system, which is a novel biological platform aimed at the efficient and eco-friendly treatment of food industry waste at the microbiological level for reaping valuable byproducts.

Fig 1. The Role of Yeast in the Valorisation of Food Waste (Murphy L., 2024)

Our pollutant-degrading yeast system is a biological one-stop-shop for the treatment of organic pollutants present in food waste with a focus on specialized yeast consortia with particular emphasis on robust strains within a holistic process. At the heart of this service lies our patented "Degradation-Synthesis-Transformation" (D-S-T) technology, with which we can apply complex organic matter breakdown and conversion of intermediates into valuable bio-products like ethanol, lactic acid, lipids, and SCP.

Technical Principles

Our system operates synergistically within the D-S-T principle.

• Degradation: The initial stage known as Degradation encompasses the action of secretion of potent hydrolytic enzymes which are catalytically capable of breaking down complex carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids into simpler metabolites.
• Synthesis: The given yeast strains metabolize simpler compounds by using specific pathways, resulting in the formation of ethanol through fermentation, lactic acid, and lipids that are stored intracellularly, characteristic of oleaginous yeasts and precursors for biodiesel.
• Transformation: This entire process is capable of transforming the pollution potential of the waste stream into nutrient-rich yeast biomass with probiotic properties and bio-liquid products.

Technical Features

• High Efficiency: Attains a high decontamination rate of COD and BOD in comparison to the waste processed yielding much higher substrate conversion rates.
• Simultaneous Valorization: Integrates waste treatment with the simultaneous production of multiple value-added bio-products.
• Robustness: Employs a specialized drying tolerant yeast strain that can withstand changes in waste composition, as well as, some mildly toxic substances.
• Integrated Process: Streamlines the treatment train as compared to multi-stage conventional approaches.
• Reduced Footprint: Active aerobic-anaerobic systems typically require a greater spatial footprint and produce significant quantities of sludge.
• Environmentally Sound: Provides sustainability by minimizing secondary pollution and adopting a circular economy approach.

Application Areas

The pollutant-degrading yeast system is best suited for:

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing Plants (e.g., brewers, dairies, and fruit and vegetable processors!!)
• Catering Structures Alongside Supermarket And Food Distribution Outlets
• Catering Operations Alongside Supermarket And Food Distribution Outlets
• Agricultural Processing Residues
• Stream Organic Waste Streams (source-separated).

Environmental Benefits

• Surface Water Pollution Ratio: Reduces high-strength wastewater charged organic pollutants derived from wastewater in the landfills.
• Reduced Greenhouse Gases Emitter: Prevented the emission of methane gas that would otherwise be produced via anaerobic decomposition of biological matters in the land fill sites.
• Methane Emitter Reduction: Prevented Biodegradable wastes from being transformed into useless ancillary compounds like biofuels, biochemicals, and proteins.
• Promotion of Circular Economy: Transforming discarded products back to valuable products promotes circular economy.

Our Services

To ensure the seamless integration and optimal long-term performance of the pollutant-degrading yeast system, our company provides a full spectrum of support services designed to meet diverse client requirements:

• Feasibility Studies & Waste Stream Analysis: Assessing the technical and economic viability for specific waste types.
• Pilot-Scale Testing: On-site or off-site trials to validate performance and optimize parameters.
• Custom System Design & Engineering: Tailoring the system configuration to client-specific needs, footprint, and throughput.
• Equipment Procurement, Installation & Commissioning: Managing the entire hardware setup process.
• Yeast Strain Supply & Management: Providing optimized yeast consortia and protocols for cultivation and maintenance.
• Co-product Quality Assessment: Assisting with the analysis and potential market placement of generated bio-products.

Company Service Advantages

• Proprietary Technology: Our distinguished and effective D-S-T yeast system provides advanced technology.
• Expertise: Extensive specialization in microbiology, fermentation technology, and environmental engineering.
• Tailored Solutions: Customization is fundamental; we design our system according to your specified waste stream and targets.
• Integrated Approach: Waste treatment is viewed not only as disposal but as an opportunity for resource recovery.
• Commitment to Sustainability: Working together with clients to meet their ecological and fiscal objectives.

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The pollutant-degrading yeast system is a remarkable innovation in the area of food waste management. With our innovative degradation-synthesis-transformation approach, we efficiently process difficult streams of organic waste and simultaneously produce bio-ethanol, biodiesel, lactic acid, and even probiotic protein. This technology provides a meaningful and affordable solution for stakeholders in the food industry. It also helps streamline ecological conservation efforts and is a step towards the circular economy. Join us and turn your food waste problem into an asset.

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