New Leaf Biologics develops biologically based remediation products that use proprietary blends of naturally occurring bacteria and fungi to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and related contaminants in soil, groundwater, and waste streams. Their formulations are non‑toxic, work in a range of conditions—including cold temperatures and various soil types—and can be combined with biological surfactants to enhance pollutant breakdown, offering a cost‑effective, low‑impact alternative to traditional chemical or excavation methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Petroleum spills and leaks introduce hydrocarbons and solvents into soil and groundwater, causing ecological damage, health risks, and costly cleanup. Conventional remediation methods often rely on excavation, chemical treatments, or physical removal, which can be expensive, invasive, and incomplete.
Solution
New Leaf Biologics offers biologically based remediation products that employ proprietary blends of naturally occurring bacteria and fungi to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and related contaminants. Their formulations are applied directly to contaminated soils, groundwater, or waste streams, where the microorganisms metabolize pollutants into harmless by‑products. The products are designed for a range of conditions—including in‑situ treatment of rock, clay, and cold environments—and can be combined with biological surfactants to enhance pollutant availability. By avoiding harsh chemicals and extensive excavation, the approach reduces remediation costs, minimizes site disturbance, and supports regulatory compliance. Laboratory and field testing confirm high degradation rates and efficacy across diverse site scenarios.
Target Audience
Primary customers are environmental remediation contractors, industrial facilities, and municipal wastewater authorities that need cost‑effective, low‑impact solutions for petroleum‑contaminated soils, groundwater, and grease‑laden waste streams.
Features
- Hydrocarbon Digester: blend of six bacterial strains targeting a broad spectrum of petroleum hydrocarbons (F1‑F4, BTEX, PAH) for soil biopiles, catch basins, oil‑water separators, and fuel spill sites.
- Rock, Soil, and Clay Blend: concentrated hydrocarbon‑degrading bacteria formulated for in‑situ remediation of fractured rock, various soils, and clays.
- Cold Weather Blend: bacterial consortium optimized to function at 4‑10 °C with ~80 % of the degradation efficiency of warm‑temperature products.
- Spill Kit (Bacteria + DXR™): combines hydrocarbon‑degrading bacteria with a biological surfactant to increase pollutant solubility and accelerate degradation in contaminated soils.
- FOG Treatment and FOG Treatment + DXR™: biological degreasers that break down fats, oils, and greases in municipal, commercial, and residential grease traps, sewer lines, and wastewater treatment plants.
- Product safety: non‑toxic, environmentally friendly formulations with full MSDS documentation and technical data sheets.