Washington University Saint Louis, MO 63105
We feel the services that BioLogix has been providing for your campuses should not only be incorporated into the survey they send, but highlighted as to the proactive approach Washington University has been taking to eliminate prohibitive grease trap and other organic wastes from entering public sewers, landfills illegally or having to be hauled off and processed by our local MSD on taxpayers money.
We live in a day and age where the rejuvenation of the environment can’t keep up with the rate that we are using land resources. The demand for innovative ideas and products for a greener sustainable lifestyle is at it’s highest peak in history. One of the biggest issues we face is how to reduce our waste and its impact on the environment. Well, Biologix has done that with our G.E.S.(Grease Elimination Systems) & H.O.C. ( Hygiene & Odor Control) services within the Washington University Campuses for over a decade..
We wanted to create an environmental service program that was safe, completely natural and 100% effective. We incorporated high-tech biological concepts, coupled them with the latest best management practices and service protocols to establish a one of a kind sustainability service to eliminate the high volume of prohibitive wastes being generated on campus on a daily basis.
BioLogix looks forward to expanding our sustainability technologies within the Washington University Campuses and will continue to develop exciting technology breakthrough’s in the field of biological science.
Washington University in St. Louis
College Sustainability Report Card 2011
Overall grade
B
GreenReportCard.org is the first website to provide in-depth sustainability profiles for more than 300colleges in all 50 U.S. states andeight Canadian provinces.
Executive Summary
Overview: The College Sustainability Report Card is the only independent evaluation of campus and endowment sustainability activities at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In contrast to the academic focus on sustainability in research and teaching, the Report Card examines colleges and universities, as institutions, through the lens of sustainability.
Sustainability signifies meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Are these considerations guiding how resources are managed in campus operations and endowment practices? The Report Card is designed to identify colleges and universities that are leading by example on sustainability. The aim is to provide accessible information for schools to learn from each other’s experiences and establish more effective sustainability policies.
Just as the grading system serves as an incentive in the classroom, the Report Card’s grading system seeks to encourage sustainability as a priority in college operations and endowment investment practices by offering independent yearly assessments of progress. The focus is on policies and practices in nine main categories:
Administration, Climate Change & Energy,Food & Recycling,Green Building,Student Involvement,Transportation,Endowment Transparency,Investment Priorities,Shareholder Engagement
25) Please tell us about any other steps your dining facilities have taken to reduce waste.
Mark all that apply and describe in the space provided.
[X] / Food waste audit or study[X] / Recycling used cooking oil for biodiesel production
[X] / Removal of bottled water from all facilities operated by dining services
[X] / Other. Describe: food pulpers to reduce food waste weight, low carbon diet day, eco-hoods, sensored lighting in kitchens, digital menu boards to reduce paper waste, our own herb gardens
The ongoing sustainability benefits associated with the products and services BioLogix has been providing Washington University are numerous. Consider:
1)Wash-U has eliminated their monthly grease trap pumping by utilizing a 100% natural, safe environmental service program that incorporates BioLogical products that consume the grease, fats, oils and other organic wastesand converts them to harmless compounds of Co2 & H2O. on-site.
1A- This alternative approach to pumping eliminates the fuel needed and emissions generated for a commercial pump truck to travel to and from the location and back to the MSD. Eliminates the time, resources and liabilities associated with relocating a prohibitive waste from one location to another. Eliminates the entire disposal, treatment and processing procedures the MSD must do to safely re-dispose of this waste. Due to this approach, Washington University has been directly responsible for eliminating over 250,000 gallons of grease trap waste by bio-remediating it on-site since incorporating the BioLogix service.
2)Wash-U has incorporated an environmental drain line treatment program that utilizes a specific blend of naturally occurring microorganisms to consume the grease fats and oils that enter the drain lines on a daily basis and turn them into CO2 & H2O.
2A- The benefits associated with this service include the elimination of ongoing line blockages caused by grease build-up that then require emergency service.Which would include unnecessary fuel consumption to and from your facility, energy consumption to power all equipment used and any emissions generated by vehicles and equipment used throughout the process. By pre-treating the wastes leaving your campuses prior to entering the city’s sewer lines, the wastewater is already in a state of bio-remediation and easier to process once it reaches the local MSD’s wastewater treatment plant. This reduces the energy required to process Washington University’s waste due to the fact it is already in an advanced state of degregation.
3)The BioLogix service also incorporates electronic monitoring reports,invoicing, quarterly reviews and fund transfers in conjunction with Washington University staff, making the entire process paperless.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY
1)First and foremost, we recommend that Washington University take advantage of the numerous benefits associated with BioLogixKleenFlow technology.
A bio-enhanced floor cleaner, odor eliminator and drain line treatment
KleenFlow
Triple Action: KleenFlow is a breakthrough in floor cleaning, odor elimination and drain line treatment technology.
KleenFlow is a new generation of floor cleaner that provides superior soil-lifting capabilities, instant odor control and residual drain line treatment to breakdown problematic and odor causing organics. Daily use of KleenFlow will remove organic buildups from floors and drains
that may create pest harborages.
KleenFlow is specifically formulated for use in mop water for degredation of organic debris on flooring, grout, expansion joints, and in the mop itself. Directing the overflow down floor drains will enhance overall drain performance and provide for long-term odor elimination.
KleenFlow is manufactured with selectively adapted microorganisms that are stabilized in a concentrated, non-toxic formulation and is safe for use on all types of flooring and hard surfaces. KleenFlow contains no butyls or harsh solvents and is environmentally friendly.
KleenFlow is formulated with a pleasant wintergreen fragrance and comes in a blue color.
Applications:
General use – household, institutional, automotive, marine
For use in – commercial buildings, residential buildings, supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, food processors, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, universities
Safe for use on – all types of flooring, drains, drain lines, concrete, vinyl floors, ceramic/quarry tile floors, overflows and trough drains
Benefits:
- Fat, Oil & Grease Removal
- Protein and Starch Removal
- Enzymatic Action Speeds Up Cleaning Time
- Effective on Carbonized/Baked-On Greases
- Butyl-Free and Solvent-Free Formula
- Broad Spectrum Degradation of Organics
- Highly Concentrated and Cost-Effective
- Safe For Use On All Common Surfaces
- All Standard Application Methods/Techniques Can Be Used – Ideal For Pressure Washers
2)Foul odors and pest harborages are commonplace in and around the Dumpster and loading dock areas. BioLogixDumpsterguard should be incorporated as a means to biologically eliminate the organic wastes that create the problem. In doing so, the wastewater runoff into the community sewers will be bioaugmented and easier to process at the local wastewater Treatment plant.
A bio-enzymatic cleaner with plant and botanical extracts
DumpsterGuard
No product on the market has been able to completely address the multiple problems associated with dumpsters, waste receptacles, docks and hard surface areas where organic wastes, odors and soiling occur. This is why DumpsterGuard was developed.
DumpsterGuard is a biotechnological breakthrough. DumpsterGuard combines three products in one: it contains an exceptional cleaning agent, excellent odor eliminator and deodorizer, and is bio-enhanced for superior breakdown of organics. The natural plant and botanical extracts in DumpsterGuard work in conjunction with these key elements, making it the only product you need.
- Immediately eliminates malodors at the source
- Organically digests fats, grease and oil
- Cleans organic waste buildup
- Applies easily in minutes
- No rubbing or rinsing required
- Helps improve safety of dock area
DumpsterGuard is formulated with a pleasant citronella fragrance and comes in a natural amber coloring.
Applications:
General use – household, institutional, automotive, marine
Use on – recycling bins, compost bins, trash cans, rendering vats, lift stations, dumpsters, compactors, vault toilets, crevices & hard surfaces, elevator pits, loading docks, entryways, thresholds, floors, walls, trough drains
Benefits:
- Exceptional cleaning capabilities
- No harsh chemicals/solvent free
- Excellent odor eliminator/deodorizer
- Bio-enhanced for superior organic degradation
A bio-enhanced microbial penetrant odor eliminator
DropZone
The challenge of finding products that will effectively eliminate tough odors, without having to use unsafe, dangerous acids, bleaches and other harmful chemicals, is why DropZone was developed.
DropZone is a bio-enhanced microbial penetrant and odor eliminator specifically designed for use in those areas of Public Restrooms where organic soiling and build-up – and the odors they cause – are a problem. DropZone has been formulated to provide superior organic breakdown and removal, without the risks associated with the dangerous chemicals of the past.
DropZone is formulated with BioLogixSporeCon, which contains selectively adapted Bacillus organisms. These organisms have been designed for accelerated degradation of grease, fats, oils and proteins, as well as many other organic compounds. In addition, these organisms have been safety tested to be salmonella negative and contain no pathogenic organisms.
DropZone with BioLogix exclusive OST (Odor Suppression Technology) is environmentally friendly and safe for use on virtually all hard surfaces and areas where stubborn stains, mildew and odors reside.
DropZone is formulated without colorants that can stain surfaces, and comes with BioLogix exclusive TidalWave fragrance.
Applications:
General use – household, institutional, automotive, marine
Bathrooms – showers, toilets, countertops, floors
Kitchens – sinks, cook tops, floors, walls, hard surfaces
Safe for use on:
Formica, Stone, Cultured Marble & Other Synthetics Institutional Concrete, Ceramic/Quarry Tile & Vinyl Floors, Chrome, Stainless Steel and Brass Fixtures Automotive FRP Panels & Other Synthetic Wall Coverings, Porcelain & Fiberglass Marine Tabletops, Bar Tops & Benches, Ceramic Tile & Grout Stainless Steel & Cast Iron
Benefits:
- Bleach-Free
- Non-Acid
- Safe on All Surfaces
- Non-Abrasive
- Penetrates Deep Into Tile & Grout
- Leaves Surfaces Clean & Smelling Fresh
- Penetrates and Removes Deep-Set Organics
- Degrades Soap Scum and Hard Water Stains
DropZone works best full strength. For immediate odor control and ongoing organic breakdown, spray DropZone liberally to all areas where organics build-up and become trapped (i.e., porcelain fixtures, walls, floors, baseboards, etc.). For best results, DropZone should be reapplied daily after surfaces are cleaned.