New technology uses organic process to eliminate wastes
Published on April 21, 2011
Generating more than $4.4 billion in revenue, Alberta’s environmental industry has gained international attention for excellence in waste and water treatment, management and the development of climate change solutions. SHAC Environmental Products Inc, based in Cypress County, recognized the opportunity in developing a line of waste and water treatment products that follow an organic process and contain natural ingredients that are non-toxic to the environment.
“We manufacture products that treat waste water and animal waste- it’s a non chemical, non bacterial product which makes us quite unique in the marketplace,” said Terry Ozem, General Manager at SHAC Environmental Products Inc. “When an ecosystem is out of balance, problems arise, in particular how we notice them is through smell or excess growth, be it in outdoor water-example algae. Our products use natural materials that are there to help Mother Nature get back into balance.”
Products are manufactured with a state-of-the art proprietary process to assist in microbial bio-digestion and stabilization of conditions which are imbalanced.
Currently SHAC manufactures and distributes a septic and manure digester, feed additive and water treatment products used to: reduce odors, gases and solids in sewage collection and treatment; improve water quality through decreased organic sludge and cloudiness; and decrease manure gases, solids and aided manure management in livestock operations.
SHAC continues to evolve with new technologies through consistent research and development as well as on-site testing and monitoring to ensure low environmental impact and high quality control.
With marketplace trends influencing consumers to think green, there is an increasing demand for SHAC’s product. “Everybody wants to be green and make sure they’re doing their part in being environmentally conscious for the next generation,” said Ozem. “They are being better stewards of the resources that Mother Nature has provided us, be it by recycling, forestry through tree management or in fishery by keeping sustainable amounts.”
“There are government funds set aside for research and development of new technologies,” said Tracy Heebner, Rural Business Enhancement Officer for the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta. “My role with the EDA is to assist companies, like SHAC Environmental Products access these resources- at no cost.”
The team at the EDA provides existing businesses, with new technologies, assistance in gaining access to grants, loans and investors as well as provides services such as: information on tax-credit claims; on-site consultation on how to increase productivity and reduce costs; as well as other services to help your company grow and expand. There is no cost to companies; funding from the EDA, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) and the Rural Community Adaptation Grant Program (RCAP) made this possible. To learn more about the business assistance available to savvy companies in southeast Alberta go to www.edalliance.ca,
To view the before and after process click here.
