What the Project Is
WE’RE TRANSFORMING FOOD WASTE INTO THE MOST SUSTAINABLE BIOSURFACTANTS. Dispersa is commercializing the world’s first waste-derived biosurfactants to deliver affordable yet high-quality ingredients for various products. The company is developing technology that transforms contaminated mediums and oil residues with microbial-based solutions, harnessing the power of non-toxic organisms to produce completely natural, biodegradable surfactants. The idea is simple… take something that used to be waste and turn it into a sustainable ingredient for industries as diverse as oil and gas, cosmetics, agriculture, cleaning products, and even sanitization.
Main Benefit
Dispersa’s approach is not only innovative but also loaded with practical advantages. This technology ensures a high-value, cost-effective alternative to conventional petroleum-derived substances. The key benefits can be summarized as:
- Economical: High-value and cost-effective performance that creates significant economic value.
- Biodegradable: Completely biodegradable and eco-friendly products.
- Naturally Derived: A shift away from synthetic petroleum-based chemicals with 100% naturally sourced ingredients from non-toxic organisms.
- Highly-Compatible: A versatile bioproducts platform that identifies the optimal solution for various industrial needs.
- Cost Efficiency: A low-cost product that can lower expenses by up to 40%, offering an economical alternative while maintaining high performance.
Innovative Technology
TECHNOLOGY takes center stage here, using microbes to produce a variety of naturally derived surfactants—biosurfactants that have been designed using BioEterna© technology. This process involves harvesting the potential of microbial cultures to extract surfactants without any remaining microbes in the final product. Rather than using live bacteria to break down oil, the extraction isolates the molecules, ensuring that no live organisms are present. It’s a smart and safe approach to innovation that harkens back to the original inspiration of finding non-toxic alternatives to traditional oil-spill dispersants.
Environmental Commitment
IT’S EASY BEING GREEN… and this technology makes it even simpler. With sustainability more important than ever, Dispersa’s biosurfactants are consciously designed to reduce environmental impact. By replacing petroleum-based and synthetic surfactants with completely natural alternatives, they contribute to responsible production practices. The formulation is not only eco-friendly but also offers a pleasant skin softening experience, making it an ideal choice for cosmetic products. With an unwavering commitment to beating conventional methods head-on, the project stands as a beacon for greener industrial practices.
Applications in Multiple Industries
Dispersa’s biosurfactants find applications across a spectrum of industries. The technology offers a range of natural and economical biosurfactants that can seamlessly replace the existing synthetic or petroleum-based surfactants in numerous products. Whether it is in cosmetics such as shampoos, moisturizers, and micellar water — where the naturally sourced ingredients provide a softening effect — or in industrial cleaning and oil decontamination, these biosurfactants deliver a 100% green value every time. The adaptability of the products means they can be integrated into various product lines aimed at creating more sustainable solutions. Industries looking for natural, high-performing surfactants now have a unique alternative that is not only safe to use but also cost-effective.
Project Impact
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – By commercializing microbial-based biosurfactants, the project drives innovation in sustainable industrial processing.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – The technology promotes the use of biodegradable, waste-derived ingredients, reducing reliance on unsustainable petroleum-based products.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – By mitigating the environmental impact of synthetic chemicals, the biosurfactants contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a greener future.
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – The use of naturally derived surfactants supports initiatives to maintain cleaner waterways by reducing pollutant discharge.
Future Prospects
The promise of this technology stretches far beyond its immediate benefits. With a track record that now includes transforming food waste into high-quality biosurfactants and the ability to dramatically reduce reliance on toxic chemicals, the project is poised to make significant waves across many industries. The versatility of the product lines — from oil remediation to cosmetic enhancement — offers a glimpse into a future where waste is no longer a by-product of outdated practices, but a valuable resource for sustainable production. Innovations like these pave the way for even broader applications, as industries recalibrate their processes towards more environmentally friendly and economically sound alternatives. This is a future built on the idea that efficiency and sustainability can, indeed, go hand in hand…
