The Power of Enzymes in Environmental Stewardship

Sustainability & Environment:

• Enzymes are industrially obtained from renewable materials, through biotechnological processes involving the cultivation of bacteria, yeasts or fungi, or enzyme extraction from plant or animal tissue.
• Enzymes work at mild conditions, which means they can function at low temperatures and mild pH. In addition, enzymes are only required at low concentrations in cleaning products to be effective.
• Enzymes are natural catalysts, meaning they speed up chemical reactions without being consumed themselves.
• Enzyme allows for more efficient and sustainable processes compared to traditional chemical methods, which often require harsh conditions and generate waste.
• Enzymes are produced from renewable resources and are readily biodegradable, aligning with the principles of green chemistry.
• Enzyme based biocatalysts is emerging as a key technique for developing green processes to maintain environmental sustainability.
• Enzymes use results in sustainability benefits like higher product quality, lower manufacturing costs, less waste, reduced greenhouse emission and energy consumption.
• Enzymatic processes generally reduce global warming, acidification, and photochemical ozone formation.
• Enzymes are used in bioremediation to break down pollutants and toxins in soil and water, reducing their harmful effects.