194 Toxins Successfully Bioremediated using the Archaea Microbes
The Dirty Dozen
A partial list of toxins successfully bioremediated using the Archaea microbes found in the product
BioZome
Aldrin – A pesticide used to control termites in three nurseries and buildings, insects in grain
storage, soil pests on cornfields and possible control of tsetse flies. It probably is no longer produced,
but stockpiles could still be used. Aldrin is toxic and carcinogenic.
Chlordane – A pesticide used to control termites and ants in buildings, crops, nurseries, forest
plantations, and to control the Rhinoceros beetle. Last manufacturer stopped production in 1997, but
stockpiles could still be used. Chlordane harms the immune system.
Dieldrin – A pesticide with uses similar to those of Aldrin. It also probably is
no longer manufactured, but stockpiles could still be used. Dieldrin harms the reproductive
system.
DDT – A pesticide used to control malaria-carrying mosquitoes, tsetse flies, and illegal control of crop
pests. Up to 50,000 tons are estimated to be produced per year. DDT harms the reproductive
system.
Endrin – A pesticide used to control pests in corn, rice, cotton, and sugarcane crops, and to control
mice. It probably is not produced anymore, and it seems not to be used. Endrin is
carcinogenic.
Heptachlor - A pesticide used to control termites and ants in buildings, crops, nurseries, forest
plantations, and to control cutworms. Last manufacturer stopped production in 1997, but stockpiles might
still be used. Heptachlor is carcinogenic and harms the reproductive system.
Mirex – A pesticide used to control termites and ants in crops, grassland, forests, and buildings.
Also used as a fire retardant. Some production of smaller quantities may still take place. Mirex is
carcinogenic.
Toxaphene - A pesticide used in agriculture and mosquito control. Toxaphene can cause thyroid
tumors and cancer.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) – Industrial chemicals used in electric transformers, capacitors, and
as additives in paint, carbonless copy paper, and plastics. PCBs are linked to reproductive failure and
suppression of the immune system in various wild animals.
Hexachlorobenzene – A pesticide and industrial chemical used as fungicide. It is probably
not produced as fungicide anymore, but it is a byproduct of the manufacturing of other chemicals.
Hexachlorobenzene harms the immune and reproductive systems.
Dioxins – An industrial byproduct created by car emissions and the burning of waste. Dioxins are
carcinogenic and harm the productive and immune systems.
Furans – Toxic byproducts of waste burning and industrial production.
Source: U.N. Environment
Program
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