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COD 50,000 ppm:
The high-difficulty challenge
(2008~2011) This wastewater treatment project may seem unrelated to the agricultural domain of Earth Foods at first glance, but it is an essential journey of technological enlightenment. This extraordinarily challenging endeavor allowed both humans and microorganisms to endure the harsh trials of the tropical rainforest. In the designed high-temperature environment, thermophilic bacteria were cultivated to withstand the heat, eventually leading to a proliferation of biodiversity. This process unveiled the secrets of extremophile microorganisms, laying the foundation for cross-disciplinary advancements from wastewater treatment to soil remediation, culminating in the field of agriculture at Earth Foods. Truly, by combining "good water" and "good soil," we naturally achieve the finest crops.
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Embarking on the Journey
from Site Surveys to Data Analysis
Background of the Project Challenge
The treatment of palm oil mill effluent (POME) in Malaysia faces numerous obstacles. With around 450 palm oil refineries nationwide generating over 60 million tons of wastewater annually, coupled with 1.68 billion cubic meters of methane, the scale of the issue is immense.
High-concentration organic wastewater cannot be effectively treated using chemical or physical methods alone; it fundamentally requires biotechnological solutions to be effective, creating limitations in the treatment processes.
High-concentration organic wastewater cannot be effectively treated using chemical or physical methods alone; it fundamentally requires biotechnological solutions to be effective, creating limitations in the treatment processes.
50,000ppm of COD
This type of high-pollution wastewater has a Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) of 50,000 ppm, containing a significant amount of organic pollutants. The surface of the water is laden with grease, and the high temperatures render both anaerobic digestion and aerobic treatment methods ineffective. Consequently, the accumulated wastewater overflows through channels into rivers, polluting the natural environment. This represents one of the most challenging types of wastewater in the treatment industry.
Image: A palm oil refinery - these steam-belching mechanical behemoths generate approximately 2.5 tons of wastewater for every ton of palm oil processed.
Image: A palm oil refinery - these steam-belching mechanical behemoths generate approximately 2.5 tons of wastewater for every ton of palm oil processed.
Taking Action:
Intensive Site Survey
In 2008, the early Earth Foods team received a request to treat wastewater from a refinery in Johor, Malaysia. Facing fines and warnings from the environmental agency, the refinery had to take rigorous action.
(Image: EF team members conducting an on-site inspection at a large palm oil refinery, discussing with the plant manager.)
(Image: EF team members conducting an on-site inspection at a large palm oil refinery, discussing with the plant manager.)
The Foam Party
In those early days, project planner Mr. Marchin climbed the 5-meter-high observation platform of the aerobic treatment tank. What greeted them was a brown, frothy dance from hundreds of tons of palm oil wastewater, emitting a pungent odor.
Smelling Bubbles
This is the prototype design of the aerobic tank. However, beneath the thick layer of grease, the air pumps turned the tank into a massive bubble bath. The foul-smelling bubbles overflowed above the water level, spilling over the walls and polluting the entire environment.
High Oil Content
POME contains a high concentration of oil, which forms an oil film in the water and disrupts the normal operation of water treatment equipment. If effective oil-water separation techniques are not employed at the initial stages, the oil will enter the aerobic tank and, when exposed to high-pressure air from the tank's air pumps, will quickly turn into dense bubbles.
High Oil Content
These bubbles are extremely thick and can accumulate beyond the water level of the tank, overflowing and spilling onto the ground. This results in oil pollution of the surrounding soil, which is not easy to clean up.
High Temperature
POME is produced at a high temperature during the production process (producing 1 ton of palm oil requires boiling 2.5 tons of palm fruit with hot water). This high temperature affects the efficiency of traditional biological treatment processes because microorganisms cannot thrive effectively at such temperatures. Therefore, the wastewater needs to be cooled. This is where the cooling tank comes in; the first stage of wastewater from the refinery flows into this tank.
High Temperature
After cooling, it then moves to the subsequent biological treatment stages. Unfortunately, the volume of hot wastewater is so large that it cannot be cooled adequately before being forced into the next treatment stage, making the treatment process difficult.
High Nitrogen and Phosphorus Content
POME contains significant amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus. These nutrients can cause water eutrophication, increasing the difficulty of wastewater treatment.
High Suspended Solid Content
In addition to its high oil content, POME contains a high concentration of suspended solids (SS), including fibers, silt, and other solid particles. These suspended solids increase the difficulty of wastewater treatment, typically requiring solid-liquid separation processes. Regardless of how long the water stays—months or even years—the suspended solids in the POME wastewater in the lake do not settle to the bottom, making it impossible to obtain clear supernatant.
High Organic Content
POME contains a large amount of organic matter, mainly composed of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and cellulose. The high concentration of these organic substances in the water results in very high biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), requiring complex biodegradation processes for treatment. This renders many conventional wastewater treatment methods ineffective.
Overloaded Wastewater Volume
The daily production of wastewater is excessively large, and even with the construction of additional storage ponds, the treated wastewater still does not meet the standards. The wastewater overflows into external drainage channels, inevitably flowing into natural rivers at lower elevations.
Ecological Crisis
The wastewater in the drainage channels will enter natural water bodies, and the surface overflow of palm oil bubbles causes oxygen depletion in the rivers, resulting in the mass death of aquatic life. This mixture of the foul-smelling palm oil wastewater and the odor of decaying animals severely pollutes the tropical rainforest.
Global Endeavors
Overseas Exploration and Solution Development
Collecting Samples
We need to collect wastewater samples from various wastewater discharge points to ensure they are representative.
Preserving wastewater samples poses some difficulties because it is crucial to prevent contamination or changes that could lead to errors before analysis.
Preserving wastewater samples poses some difficulties because it is crucial to prevent contamination or changes that could lead to errors before analysis.
The International Team
The early team members of EF came from around the world, including Malaysians, Canadians, Germans, and Austrians. The main experimental base is located at the Huitong Wastewater Treatment Research Center in Tianjin, China.
Experimental Equipment
Huitong Wastewater Treatment R&D Center possesses essential equipment such as chemical analysis devices used to measure various chemical concentrations in wastewater, including Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), nitrogen, phosphorus, and others. These devices include spectrophotometers, ion chromatographs, analytical balances, and more.
3 Phases Analysis
Our team must collaborate to conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses.
For example:
Physical Property Analysis: Includes temperature, pH value, Suspended Solids (SS), etc.
Chemical Property Analysis: Measures Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), nitrogen content, phosphorus content, oil content, etc.
Microbiological Analysis: Identifies the types and concentrations of microorganisms in wastewater to understand existing biodegradation capabilities.
For example:
Physical Property Analysis: Includes temperature, pH value, Suspended Solids (SS), etc.
Chemical Property Analysis: Measures Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), nitrogen content, phosphorus content, oil content, etc.
Microbiological Analysis: Identifies the types and concentrations of microorganisms in wastewater to understand existing biodegradation capabilities.
Repetitive Small-Scale Experiments
Based on scientific analysis data, we have designed numerous small-scale experiments to observe different reactions of wastewater under various additives. We aim to achieve new breakthroughs through experimental designs involving physical, chemical, and microbiological aspects.
Supernatant and Sediment
Our German's chemists and physics experts have developed a special control method to precisely move solids in wastewater either upwards or downwards. This allows for separating the supernatant and sediment at the end.
Specialized Process Flow Miniature Model
After comprehensive analysis and experiments, we presented the entire POME wastewater treatment process using a small-scale model. This showcased each segment of the treatment process, serving as the most direct and effective method of communication for all participating experts to engage in practical discussions.
Team Presentation and Debate
These simple models and tables facilitated diverse professional presentations and debates, fostering extensive brainstorming and discussion. Ultimately, we arrived at the most optimal treatment solution, which is now ready for large-scale engineering design and equipment manufacturing.
Continual Verification with Rigorous Attitude
Following the small-scale model, we now have full confidence to invest in manufacturing a medium-sized treatment equipment. We will rigorously implement the actual treatment process to ensure absolute reliability. This medium-sized equipment is designed to handle each treatment stage with capacities ranging from 1 to 3 tons.
Crossing Frontiers
from Tropical to Temperate Zones
Microbial Management in Cold Regions
After 11 months of rigorous research, we have gained comprehensive understanding of POME management. Surprisingly, this has inspired us to explore more possibilities in the field of microbial management, leading us into the realm of "extremophile microbiology," investigating biological treatment in even colder parts of the world.
Stable Operational Efficiency
Denmark's biogas system is designed for stability, maintaining high efficiency over long-term operations by reducing organic content and pollutant loads in wastewater.
Danish Biogas Experts
Here is a biogas system near the industrial area outside Copenhagen, Denmark, which utilizes anaerobic digestion to convert organic wastewater into methane. Henrik Larsen (second from the left) and Lief Petersen (fourth from the left) are the responsible experts managing the system. The system efficiently treats various organic wastewater, transforming it into methane to generate renewable energy.
Advanced Technology
Utilizing advanced anaerobic digestion techniques, optimizing microbial degradation processes ensures high methane production while minimizing odor and toxic waste generation.
Microbial Samples
Temperature control poses a significant challenge here. It is necessary to maintain the internal temperature of the anaerobic digestion reactor within an appropriate range daily (typically between 35°C and 40°C). This may require the use of heating equipment or insulation measures. These microbes, completely different from those in warmer regions, are one of our key research focuses.
Underwater Microbes in the Snowy Mountains
We arrived in the southern Austrian Alps, where there are many high-altitude glaciers, mountain lakes, and important underground water resources. Guided by local experts, we collected precious natural water sources underground, containing various microbes that hold the secrets of life.
The Power of Water Purification
Hydrologists and aquatic microbiologists from Austria have shown us their research results, revealing that true "good water" is an energetic carrier with inherent purification capabilities. This enlightenment is crucial, shifting our perspective from mere wastewater treatment to understanding clean water as advanced, energized water.
This is also the "good water" referred to in Earth Food's future slogan, "Good water combined with good soil yields the highest quality healthy food."
This is also the "good water" referred to in Earth Food's future slogan, "Good water combined with good soil yields the highest quality healthy food."
Rainforest Action
Equipment Production and On-site Installation
The Installation
In 2010, all equipment was shipped to Johor, Malaysia in containers. Due to the location of palm oil refineries often being deep within tropical rainforests, our treatment center unavoidably entered the harsh environmental conditions of the tropical rainforest.
World-Class Wastewater Equipment Manufacturing
The final optimized treatment equipment diagram for POME wastewater has been commissioned to China's top equipment manufacturer, known for world-class manufacturing. Mr. Shang's team from the Huitong Wastewater Treatment Research and Development Center is responsible for overseeing and reviewing the project.
Mobilizing a Large Workforce
The equipment is massive, involving steel structures weighing tens of tons and reaching several meters in height, necessitating the use of cranes and numerous workers.
Mobilizing a Large Workforce
The equipment is massive, involving steel structures weighing tens of tons and reaching several meters in height, necessitating the use of cranes and numerous workers.
Wastewater Treatment Equipment
Various large-scale wastewater treatment devices include biogas tanks, sedimentation tanks, biochemical reactors, UASB reactors, MBA reactors, and electrical components.
Foundation Construction
Considering the geological characteristics of the forest terrain, special foundation treatments may be necessary, such as leveling the ground and reinforcing it, to ensure the stability of the soil and the solidity of the building foundation.
Intense Team Cooperation
The steel equipment is heavy and massive, requiring multiple people to work together to move it. The workers grit their teeth, stand shoulder to shoulder, and use all their strength to push and pull the equipment into place.
Intensive Human Labor
In the hot and humid weather of the tropical rainforest, workers struggle to move heavy steel equipment. Their clothes are soaked with sweat, and droplets continuously fall from their faces. The humid air makes every breath feel heavy, quickly depleting their energy.
Steel Equipment Towering in the Forest
Despite the scorching sun, high humidity, and swarming insects, the foundational equipment for POME wastewater treatment has been erected through the hard work of everyone. It now stands tall and majestic in the midst of the rainforest.
Waiting for a Breeze
The surrounding tropical rainforest is completely still, with no hint of a breeze, and the air is thick with humidity. Workers occasionally have to pause to wipe away sweat and catch their breath before resuming their strenuous labor.
Building a Protective Canopy
The top priority is to construct a roof, as tropical regions frequently experience sudden rain showers. One minute it might be blazing sun, and the next, a torrential downpour. The steel equipment may not withstand water corrosion. Additionally, providing shade is essential to reduce the risk of sunburn for workers exposed to direct sunlight.
Piping Connections
After the massive foundational equipment is installed, the following days will involve connecting pipes, fittings, and various connecting components. The detailed work increases, and the entire treatment process becomes clearer.
Natural Energy
The solar lamps in the front row are finally set up according to the optimal angle for sunlight. Since we are employing a high-temperature anaerobic digestion process, a significant amount of heat energy is required. The equatorial sun provides an excellent source of energy, allowing us to save on fuel or electricity and adhere to our environmental goals of energy conservation and carbon reduction.
Attention to Detail
Install and connect all electrical equipment, including control panels, sensors, and monitoring systems. Perform power supply adjustments to ensure all equipment operates correctly.
Tropical Trials
Rigorous Site Conditions During Installation
Muddy Ground After Rain
The equatorial climate, with Malaysia's abundant annual rainfall of 2500mm, can turn flat ground into a muddy mess in just a few minutes. Heavy rainfall, combined with the passage of heavy vehicles, quickly creates mud pits and puddles, making both walking and driving extremely challenging. The slippery conditions also increase the risk of accidents, adding another layer of difficulty to the already demanding work environment.
Equipment Soaked by Rain
Before the roof of the facility is constructed, the steel materials lying on the ground are relentlessly soaked by heavy rain. Fortunately, before arriving in Malaysia, they had undergone anti-corrosion treatment and were coated with a thick layer of anti-corrosion paint. Electrical equipment, which is vulnerable to rainwater, needs to be wrapped in thick plastic bags for protection.
Working Inside an Oven
On hot days, working inside the steel tanks feels like being inside an oven. The workers are drenched in sweat and breathing is difficult, but they carry on undeterred, maintaining their productivity. However, some equipment spaces are very tight, making entry and exit challenging. Taller workers from the north struggle to fit, while only the smaller-framed workers from the south can move in and out of the equipment openings with ease.
Distant Water Can't Quench Nearby Fire
The greatest concern arises when the last spare part is used up and the ordered replacements have yet to arrive. Wastewater treatment is a high-pollution work environment, where equipment is prone to damage. When a malfunction occurs, manual repairs are essential to ensure smooth operations. Given the remote forest location, far from urban areas, support and supplies are not easily accessible.
Wildlife Interference
One of the most unexpected challenges in the tropical rainforest is waking up to find signs of wildlife activity. Solar lamps might be knocked over, with glass shattered everywhere, and wires and pipes displaced. With a limited supply of solar lamps, we were eventually forced to install high-tensile fences to prevent wild animals from entering and causing further damage.
It's impossible to guard against everything
Even with the fence in place, wild animals would find their way through holes in the fence into the water treatment workshop. They seem particularly fond of chewing through the insulation on the hot water pipes, often leaving us with frequent repair jobs. In the end, we still aren't sure which animal is responsible.
The wastewater turning into sludge
Due to the high temperatures, the evaporation rate of the wastewater is exceptionally high, causing the imported raw wastewater to become increasingly thick, resembling sludge. It seems that the COD has exceeded the originally set 50,000 ppm, leading to overloading of the treatment system and testing the management's technical capabilities.
Daily Endeavors
Cohesive Management within the Team
Supervision and Management
Just a short distance from the POME wastewater treatment plant is our management office, equipped with essential tools for wastewater operations. These include chemical analysis equipment used to measure various chemical concentrations in wastewater, such as Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), nitrogen, phosphorus, and more. These devices include spectrophotometers, ion chromatographs, analytical balances, and others.
The pillar of the laboratory
We must thank Pierre Dudley, a Ibani Christian, for being invited to serve as the head of the laboratory. Under his astute leadership, the laboratory's equipment, apparatus, and applications are all very well-established. Through his integrity and personal qualities, the staff trained can quickly adapt to formal work environments.
Intensive tracking of wastewater changes
At every stage of the treatment process, samples must be collected for data observation. This includes sample collection bottles, storage bottles, mixers, heating plates, etc., used for effectively collecting, storing, and processing wastewater samples.
Daily monitoring
Samples collected must undergo thorough testing to obtain actual data. Finally, record the data obtained during the experimental process, and use software tools for data analysis and result reporting.
Achieving our Goals
After a series of systematic tests and adjustments, ensuring the normal operation of each treatment unit, proper plant operation management, and accurate work handling. Adjustments and optimizations were made based on test results to improve wastewater treatment efficiency and resource utilization. Three months later, we successfully achieved our goal of obtaining clean water as set in our objectives.
Clear water purification process
Through precise calculations and management, we have mastered the degree of wastewater purification at each treatment stage. The progress of wastewater evolution can be clearly observed in the four main treatment compartments, from opaque dark liquid, to brown, to light-colored, and finally to completely transparent and clean tap water.
Tripartite Synergy
Physical, Chemical, and Biological - Mutual Radiance of Composite Technologies
Pre-treatment
POME typically has an acidic pH value between 4 and 5. This low pH can inhibit biological treatment processes, so neutralization is required before subsequent treatment steps.
However, excessive use of chemical neutralizers can also increase the treatment burden. Therefore, we developed an organic neutralizer. This liquid product, which appeared in Earth Foods' agricultural projects in 2023, is a special soil balancer specifically for neutralizing acidic farmland. It is an all-natural organic formula.
However, excessive use of chemical neutralizers can also increase the treatment burden. Therefore, we developed an organic neutralizer. This liquid product, which appeared in Earth Foods' agricultural projects in 2023, is a special soil balancer specifically for neutralizing acidic farmland. It is an all-natural organic formula.
Three-Phase Resource Recovery
This is our designed UASB (Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket) Reactor.
UASB is an anaerobic biological reactor used for treating organic wastewater, effectively converting organic matter into biogas (mainly methane and carbon dioxide). Wastewater enters from the bottom of the reactor and flows upward through the anaerobic sludge bed, where microorganisms decompose organic matter and produce biogas. The biogas is collected using gas collection devices installed at the top.
Its distinguishing feature is three-phase resource recovery, capable of producing clean water, activated sludge, and biogas (used for electricity generation or as fuel) simultaneously. Additionally, it occupies a small footprint and is suitable for high-concentration organic wastewater.
We have specifically addressed the drawbacks of traditional UASB:
1. Reduced startup time (traditional UASB requires a long time to cultivate anaerobic microbial communities).
2. High adaptability to varying conditions (traditional UASB is sensitive to toxic substances and environmental changes).
3. Low sludge production (traditional UASB anaerobic processes generate large amounts of sludge, requiring disposal).
UASB is an anaerobic biological reactor used for treating organic wastewater, effectively converting organic matter into biogas (mainly methane and carbon dioxide). Wastewater enters from the bottom of the reactor and flows upward through the anaerobic sludge bed, where microorganisms decompose organic matter and produce biogas. The biogas is collected using gas collection devices installed at the top.
Its distinguishing feature is three-phase resource recovery, capable of producing clean water, activated sludge, and biogas (used for electricity generation or as fuel) simultaneously. Additionally, it occupies a small footprint and is suitable for high-concentration organic wastewater.
We have specifically addressed the drawbacks of traditional UASB:
1. Reduced startup time (traditional UASB requires a long time to cultivate anaerobic microbial communities).
2. High adaptability to varying conditions (traditional UASB is sensitive to toxic substances and environmental changes).
3. Low sludge production (traditional UASB anaerobic processes generate large amounts of sludge, requiring disposal).
High-temperature biological treatment
The high-temperature anaerobic digestion tank is a technology used to treat organic wastewater, typically operating between 50°C to 70°C.
Its benefits include:
1. Enhanced reaction rates: High temperatures significantly accelerate anaerobic digestion reactions, promoting rapid decomposition of organic matter.
2. Increased methane production: High temperatures favor the activity and growth of methane-producing bacteria, increasing biogas production.
3. Reduced processing time: Faster reaction rates mean wastewater treatment can be completed in shorter timeframes.
In our case, with the installation of solar thermal water heating as auxiliary support, we achieved temperatures of 80°C. Unexpectedly, we discovered the characteristics of various thermophilic bacteria thriving in these extremely high temperatures. This discovery was later applied in Earth Foods' high-temperature composting technology, where temperatures above 80°C were achieved, resulting in higher-quality compost. It also inspired the development of extremophile microbial technologies for agriculture in harsh environments such as barren, saline, and toxic lands.
Its benefits include:
1. Enhanced reaction rates: High temperatures significantly accelerate anaerobic digestion reactions, promoting rapid decomposition of organic matter.
2. Increased methane production: High temperatures favor the activity and growth of methane-producing bacteria, increasing biogas production.
3. Reduced processing time: Faster reaction rates mean wastewater treatment can be completed in shorter timeframes.
In our case, with the installation of solar thermal water heating as auxiliary support, we achieved temperatures of 80°C. Unexpectedly, we discovered the characteristics of various thermophilic bacteria thriving in these extremely high temperatures. This discovery was later applied in Earth Foods' high-temperature composting technology, where temperatures above 80°C were achieved, resulting in higher-quality compost. It also inspired the development of extremophile microbial technologies for agriculture in harsh environments such as barren, saline, and toxic lands.
High-Temperature Microbial Enlightenment in Adverse Microbiology
Through Earth Foods' technology development of high-temperature fermentation processes, it produces black mud clumps similar to those seen on Mr. Marc's palm. These clumps are thick, black in color, without noticeable odor, and exhibit stickiness and greasiness. These characteristics arise from the microorganisms present and the metabolites they produce, encapsulating diverse microbial ecosystems within.
While initially part of wastewater treatment, this has also inspired Earth Foods' team to pursue the scientific direction of "adverse microbiology management" in agriculture. This effort aims to assist microorganisms in promoting crop growth in harsh environments unsuitable for plant growth. After years of experimentation and technological development, various agricultural diseases and issues like continuous cropping obstacles have been successfully addressed.
While initially part of wastewater treatment, this has also inspired Earth Foods' team to pursue the scientific direction of "adverse microbiology management" in agriculture. This effort aims to assist microorganisms in promoting crop growth in harsh environments unsuitable for plant growth. After years of experimentation and technological development, various agricultural diseases and issues like continuous cropping obstacles have been successfully addressed.
Not just clean water, but "Good Water."
After a series of precise operations with various equipment, palm oil refinery wastewater with an initial COD concentration of up to 50,000 ppm has been degraded to the purity of tap water. Through a high-density filtration water system, it reaches the quality suitable for drinking water.
We also designed a resonance principle system specifically to adjust the water's frequency to match the premium groundwater frequencies found in the Alps, thereby achieving the entire process from "polluted wastewater" to "natural premium water". The concept of "Good Water" has also been integrated into Earth Foods' agricultural systems, providing a solid foundation for high-quality healthy foods (with water being a primary plant ingredient).
We also designed a resonance principle system specifically to adjust the water's frequency to match the premium groundwater frequencies found in the Alps, thereby achieving the entire process from "polluted wastewater" to "natural premium water". The concept of "Good Water" has also been integrated into Earth Foods' agricultural systems, providing a solid foundation for high-quality healthy foods (with water being a primary plant ingredient).
Tripartite Synergy: Physical, Chemical, and Biological - Mutual Radiance of Composite Technologies
The Journey's End
from Starting Point to Endpoint, and Beyond
Industry Experts' Recognition
Industry experts visited the site to assess the innovation and practicality of the technology, engaging in discussions with the R&D team. Managing organic wastewater is not difficult, but efficiently treating "high-concentration organic wastewater" is challenging. The process uses high-temperature microbial treatment, combined with efficient engineering design and monitoring systems, providing a comprehensive solution for high-concentration wastewater treatment.
Government Departments' Approval
Leaders from other government departments also conducted evaluations, rigorously reviewing all indicators. They unanimously agreed that this technology improves the environmental quality of the palm oil industry, enhances its international green image, promotes technological advancement in related industries, and has broad application prospects.
Shares Innovation
In line with the spirit of the "Shares Innovation" motto, Mr. Marchin, the project leader, personally guides every visitor through the equipment and processes on-site. He provides detailed explanations of each treatment step and answers every question. He enthusiastically shares the hybrid environmental treatment process that combines physical, chemical, and biological technologies.
Refinery Industry's Witness
Customers from refineries and other industries also visited the site to witness the practical application of the treatment facilities. They were amazed that wastewater, previously an environmental challenge, could now produce biogas for power generation, purified water, and compost. They expressed great interest in this technology, hoping to adopt it soon to improve environmental standards and achieve green production.
Environmental Advocates' Interest
Environmental advocates showed great interest in the POME wastewater treatment technology. They received on-site education about the technology and its process, gaining deep insights into its environmental benefits. Advocates stated that this technology not only effectively addresses environmental issues but also offers valuable educational opportunities for the public, raising environmental awareness in society.
Certification by the National Environmental Agency
In 2011, the technology received the prestigious BioNexus certification, proving it to be a groundbreaking and comprehensive environmental treatment innovation. This recognition highlights the technology's advanced approach and significant impact on improving environmental management.
Recognized by the Malaysian Royal Family
In 2016, as one of the few international entrepreneurs in Malaysia committed to innovative environmental technology, Mr. Marchin had for many years been dedicated to advancing environmental innovative technologies and agricultural reform. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to society, he was honored with the prestigious Dato' title, conferred by the Sultan of Pahang.
This honor reflects the high regard of the Malaysian royalty for his contributions. However, Mr. Marchin, always rooted in humility, has never added the title before his name, maintaining the modest identity of a technology pioneer.
This honor reflects the high regard of the Malaysian royalty for his contributions. However, Mr. Marchin, always rooted in humility, has never added the title before his name, maintaining the modest identity of a technology pioneer.
Ultimately, in the End
In the end, despite dedicated efforts, this painstaking project did not thrive in Malaysia's palm oil industry. Amidst various complex socio-cultural factors and non-technical issues, the project was closed in 2014.
Despite facing significant losses, our determination to leave a cleaner Earth ecosystem for our future children remains unchanged. Through this intense dedication, we unexpectedly pioneered a new path in research, centered around 'adversity microbiology,' integrating (1) water management, (2) soil restoration, and (3) agricultural cultivation into a unified innovative direction.
In 2015, the Earth Foods department officially entered agriculture, offering comprehensive solutions to soil degradation, soil restoration, and water pollution issues. Since then, it has embarked on a long journey across farmlands worldwide, seeking like-minded individuals and continuing to promote "healthy soil, healthy humanity."
Despite facing significant losses, our determination to leave a cleaner Earth ecosystem for our future children remains unchanged. Through this intense dedication, we unexpectedly pioneered a new path in research, centered around 'adversity microbiology,' integrating (1) water management, (2) soil restoration, and (3) agricultural cultivation into a unified innovative direction.
In 2015, the Earth Foods department officially entered agriculture, offering comprehensive solutions to soil degradation, soil restoration, and water pollution issues. Since then, it has embarked on a long journey across farmlands worldwide, seeking like-minded individuals and continuing to promote "healthy soil, healthy humanity."
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