Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.

Larrick H Glendening

Vincent J Scuilla

A method for growing waste degrading microorganisms on site and then adding them to the waste is described. The microorganisms are initially cultivated and concentrated to between about 10,and 10,cells per gram, dried and then placed in bags (,) or other collapsible containers with a dried, growth medium at 10,or more cells per container for shipment to end users. To activate the microorganisms, the bags or other container containing the microorganisms and the medium are filled with water. The microorganisms are allowed to grow for at least about 24 and not more than about 32 hours and at that time the number of bacteria will have increased by one log. The microorganisms and medium are then added to the waste material so that the microorganisms can feed on and degrade the waste.

Method for waste degradation

A liquid waste degradation apparatus (10) and method using microorganism (15) in solution (13) to degrade waste compositions typically found in restaurant settings, is described. The microorganisms are initially cultivated and concentrated to between about 10.sup.9 and 10.sup.12 cells per gram, preferably dried and then placed in bags (11) for shipment to end users. To activate the microorganisms, the bags containing the microorganisms are provided in a support container and filled with water. The resulting solution is then periodically dispersed into a waste trap (21) holding the liquid waste composition by means of a peristaltic pump (25) controlled by a timer (27) so that the microorganisms can feed on the waste material to degrade the waste material. A waste degradation system (100) particularly adapted for use in an industrial setting is also described.

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Bradenton, FL, United States of America

Larrick H Glendening