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Ecosorb at Work

September 18, 2024

Effective Odor Control in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Effective Odor Control in the Pulp and Paper Industry By Brian Duffy, Ecosorb The importance of odor control is easy to overlook for pulp and paper processors managing busy plants. However, inadequate mitigation methods can quickly lead to complaints from neighbors, and risk the possibility…

Jackie DeMasi

The Solid Contact Clarifier Tank type Sludge Recirculation process in Water Treatment plant with Sunrise

Odor Science

September 10, 2024

Plant-Based Solutions to Wastewater Odors

Plant-Based Solutions to Wastewater Odors By Glenn B. Crisler II, Ph.D. Though wastewater treatment facilities provide a fundamental service, offensive odors released during the breakdown of organic waste understandably elicit negative attention from affected neighbors and workers. Historically, wastewater facilities have relied on ineffective odor…

Jackie DeMasi

Odor Science

September 10, 2024

Treating Asphalt Odors with Plant-Based Neutralizers

Treating Asphalt Odors with Plant-Based Neutralizers By Dr. Laura Haupert In recent years, asphalt binder feedstock variation has noticeably increased in conjunction with the rise of so-called “opportunity crudes,” making consistent odor control more challenging in the asphalt manufacturing sector. Maintaining neighborly relations and curtailing…

Jackie DeMasi

Odor Science

July 30, 2024

Overcome Food Processing Odors with Plant-Based Neutralizers

Overcome Food Processing Odors with Plant-Based Neutralizers By Glenn B. Crisler II, Ph.D., Ecosorb From pungent fish sauce smells to lingering cheese aromas, mitigating odors is a crucial challenge for industrial food processors. Because traditional masking solutions are temporary at best, and toxic at worst,…

Jackie DeMasi

equipment for production of asphalt, cement and concrete. Concrete plant.

Odor Science

June 21, 2024

Eliminate Odors with Standardized Formulations

Eliminate Odors with Standardized Formulations Article by Dr. Laura Haupert, Ecosorb Process manufacturers regularly face challenges managing unwanted odors, prompting complaints from employees and neighbors. Fortunately, there is a growing catalog of modern, safe, and effective odor neutralizers available for use in industrial settings. My…

Jackie DeMasi

Product & Company News

March 15, 2024

OMI Industries Introduces Ecosorb® 1300 Series at World Asphalt in Nashville

OMI INDUSTRIES INTRODUCES ECOSORB® 1300 SERIES AT WORLD OF ASPHALT IN NASHVILLE New Line of Products for Odor Neutralization in Asphalt Applications Mitigates Concerns among Manufacturers and Neighbors OMI Industries , an international odor management company, based in Palatine, IL, is adding a new series…

Jackie DeMasi

Ecosorb at Work

February 6, 2024

Natural Solutions for Controlling Food Processing Odors

Natural Solutions for Controlling Food Processing Odors Whether too much of a good thing, or seriously unpleasant, food facilities must control odors. A scientific approach using natural neutralizers solves the problem. By Laura Haupert, PhD Visitors to Chicago’s downtown are often greeted by the aroma…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

January 22, 2024

Effective Odor Control with Plant-Based Neutralizers

Effective Odor Control with Plant-Based Neutralizers By Dr. Laura Haupert, Ecosorb While often overshadowed by primary process concerns in many facilities, offensive odors cannot be ignored. The following is a summary of my article in the March 2023 issue of Control Engineering, titled “Odor measurement,…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

January 11, 2024

Advancing Odor Abatement with Skid-Mounted, Plant-Based Neutralization Systems

By Bob Dunklau, OMI Industries While odor abatement has not been a top priority for industry professionals historically, widespread social media use and heightened public scrutiny has made it increasingly relevant for processors who wish to be good neighbors and uphold a positive reputation. Before…

Alex Cosmas

Product & Company News

January 4, 2024

Plant-based Solutions for Wastewater Odors

By Dr. Laura Haupert, Ecosorb Each day, wastewater treatment agencies face the challenges of efficiently collecting, treating, and discharging refuse in compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances. One such challenge is managing foul odors—failure to do so prompts complaints from residential and commercial neighbors, resulting…

Alex Cosmas

Events and Tradeshows

September 15, 2023

Ecosorb at WEFTEC 2023

Weftec 2023 Chicago, IL October 2-4 Visit us at Booth #2605 Join us for Monday Night football, drinks, and food at the Kerryman Irish Bar & Restaurant from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Just stop by to say hi or stay for food and the…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

July 28, 2020

CBD Manufacturing Company Required Odor Abatement System

California’s Scargo Labs is the leading supplier of CBD to Canopy Growth, the largest cannabis product company in the world. The lab offers complete hemp CBD extraction services ranging from refinement services to pharma grade extraction. They also produce up to 1,000 Kg/month of CBD oil, plus a growing range of CBD products. Five government…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work Odor Science

April 22, 2020

Cannabis Growers Need Proactive Odor Solutions (Terpenes & Testing Magazine)

This is an excerpt of an article featured in the April / May 2020 issue of Testing & Terpenes magazine. As more states ramp up legal cannabis production, it’s important that their new cultivation businesses learn from the challenges that previous states have had. One…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work Odor Science

August 19, 2019

Application Diversity Makes Ecosorb Complete Solution for Wastewater Odors

This is an excerpt of an article featured in the January 2018 issue of Water & Wastes Digest. Aimed to convert wastewater into effluent, the process of wastewater treatment is one of the most common forms of pollution control in the U.S. However, the impact…

Alex Cosmas

Odor Science

May 16, 2019

Why Odors Get Worse as Weather Warms

The science behind the stink of spring and summer. As warm weather of spring and summer draw near, it seems like nasty odors are more common. It may be the waft of waste smells from the local landfill, wastewater treatment facility, or the heightened odor…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

January 18, 2019

Why Marijuana Plants Smell: The Science of Cannabis Odors

The strong odors produced by growing cannabis are often described as pungent, skunky, floral, fruity, or even “sewer-like.” Created by the plant’s essential oils (terpenes), odors are strongest when the flower is budding. Some odors from cannabis farms have been detected more than a mile…

Alex Cosmas

Dr. Laura Haupert shows guests new R&D facility

Product & Company News

January 3, 2019

OMI Industries Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Research and Development Center

OMI Industries, a world-leading provider of natural odor control solutions is pleased to announce opening of its new 5,000 sq. ft. research and development center located in Rising Sun, Indiana. OMI Industries CEO and Managing Director Phil Coffey, along with Rising Sun Indiana Mayor Brent…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

February 21, 2018

Activ International Reduces Food Processing Odor Fines With Help From OMI Industries

In the food-processing arena, foul odors can vary widely, and can be very difficult to fully mitigate. In addition, production facilities located close to neighboring residents and businesses, are susceptible to odor complaints and can even be fined by state and local government agencies. For…

Alex Cosmas

Events and Tradeshows

December 5, 2017

VIDEO: Safe and Effective Odor Control for Wastewater Treatment

In the following WEFTEC 2017 video, Brian McLaughlin, Director of Sales and Marketing; and Dr. Laura Haupert, Director of Research & Development, both of OMI Industries, shared their insights on eco-friendly odor control with WaterWorld Magazine. With a 25-year legacy of providing safe and effective…

Alex Cosmas

Events and Tradeshows

October 26, 2017

Water Talk Podcast: OMI Industries’ Dr. Laura Haupert Discusses Eco-Friendly Odor Control at WEFTEC 2017

In the following Water Online Water Talk podcast interview at WEFTEC 2017, Dr. Laura Haupert, Director of Research & Development at OMI Industries, discusses how eco-friendly odor control is truly taking hold in the wastewater treatment arena. For more than 25 years, OMI Industries has…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

September 8, 2017

Chemical Engineering Magazine: Odor Issues and Solutions for Wastewater Treatment

Today, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of industrial operations that are located within or near small towns and even large cities. When local residents constantly smell these industrial processes – particularly from wastewater treatment -- unhappy neighborhoods are generally the result.…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

August 30, 2017

MSW Management Magazine: OMI Industries and How to Control Odors at Material Recovery Facilities

In the material recovery facilities (MRFs) arena, countering odor and dust issues can be a tremendous challenge. This often comes down to the waste processing in these facilities being more extensive and time-consuming. In addition, “dirty MRFs” tend to deal with a wide-range of organic…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

April 27, 2017

Waste360: Employing New Weapons to Fight Landfill Odors

One of the biggest operational challenges for landfills is dealing with persistent odors, which can be a nuisance for employees and neighboring businesses and residents. Mitigating foul odors often requires a significant investment in solutions that are often comprised of chemicals that merely mask the…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

January 17, 2017

MSW Management: Safely Countering the Rise of Landfill Odors

One of the core challenges of landfill and compost site management is fighting the rise of foul odors. In addition, as communities expand further out from previous areas, they eventually become neighbors to landfills – calling for a comprehensive odor-control approach to countering odor complaints.…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

December 21, 2016

World Water Magazine: Tackling Wastewater Treatment Odors and Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions in the Middle East

With round-the-year hot temperatures, wastewater treatment facilities in the Middle East have to deal with a wide-range of odor challenges. In addition, high-levels of hydrogen sulfide emissions can be problematic due to excessive heat, and potentially be dangerous to plant employees and neighboring residences. With summertime…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

December 8, 2016

Countering Wastewater Odor Complaints on a Localized Level

In countless counties and towns throughout the U.S., there are ongoing new stories about wastewater treatment odors negatively impacting nearby residents and businesses. From Sioux City, Iowa to Tucson, Arizona, there has been a rise in odor complaints that often make their way into the…

Alex Cosmas

Product & Company News

October 26, 2016

VIDEO: OMI Industries Launches Ecosorb® 5000S at WEFTEC 2016

In the wastewater treatment arena, one of the biggest challenges is dealing with foul odors, while also reducing dangerous emissions such as hydrogen sulfide. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), hydrogen sulfide emissions can be toxic at even the lowest…

Alex Cosmas

Product & Company News

September 26, 2016

PODCAST: Introducing Game-Changing Odor and Emission Control Solution for Wastewater Treatment at WEFTEC 2016

In the following podcast interview, Dr. Laura Director of Research and Development at OMI, discusses OMI Industries’ new Ecosorb® 5000S, which is a game-changing solution for odor and hydrogen sulfide emission control for wastewater treatment plants. It’s common knowledge that industrial and municipal wastewater treatment…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

September 13, 2016

Helping Laurel Asphalt to Fight Foul Odors and Be Good Neighbors

One of the unavoidable byproducts of the asphalt production process is a mixture of volatile hydrocarbons, mercaptans, hydrogen sulfide, and heat, which may cause a unique mixture of foul odors. When this happens, many asphalt producers have to contend with neighboring residents – often homes…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

August 22, 2016

A Chilean Wastewater Treatment Plant Combats Odors and Keeps Neighbors Happy

The climate in Northern Chile can fluctuate between very warm and cooler temperatures. As a result, for wastewater treatment plants in the region, there is the ongoing challenge of foul odors making their way towards neighboring residences – especially during the hotter months. For the…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

July 18, 2016

WaterWorld Magazine: OMI Industries Helps Colorado Springs Utilities Be a Good Neighbor

In the wastewater treatment arena, being fully productive while also combating odors can be a major challenge – especially when it comes to dealing with potential complaints from neighboring residents and businesses. The Colorado Springs Utilities faced this exact scenario with its Las Vegas Street…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

June 21, 2016

Q&A: OMI’s Dr. Laura Haupert Discusses Eco-Friendly Odor Solutions for Landfills

The waste management arena is continually challenged when it comes to fighting odors, which often become a major nuance for neighbors. Landfills all throughout the U.S. also have to contend with finding the right odor-abatement solutions that are both effective, and safe for employees and…

Alex Cosmas

Events and Tradeshows

June 8, 2016

“Clearing the Air” News Round Up: Eco-Friendly Odor Control at Landfills; WasteExpo 2016 News Update; and Water Resources Bill

Welcome to the “Clearing the Air” News Round Up post from OMI Industries. We have compiled the latest industrial odor control news stories for your reference, arming you with the right information to keep your facilities odor-free. If you have any news that you would…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

April 27, 2016

Foul Odors Eliminated Naturally at Food-Processing Plant

In today’s era of sustainability and recycling, there are many new efforts to reclaim leftover food scraps and convert them into natural liquid fertilizers. These efforts expand beyond consumer composting, and are being implemented on an industrial scale. But there are consequences, albeit unintended, to…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

February 17, 2016

The Rise of Eco-Friendly Odor Management for Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Today’s wastewater treatment facilities deal with numerous odor challenges. From pump stations to head works, primary clarifiers, digesters, lagoons and sludge handling areas, foul odors come from a wide-variety of sources and can be difficult to fully address. In addition, everything from hydrogen sulfide to…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

February 9, 2016

Wheaton Sanitation District Odor Problems Solved

It used to be that wastewater treatment facilities were located far from homes, restaurants, businesses and parks. However, urban sprawl in many cities has changed this landscape, and many treatment plants now exist in heavily populated areas. As was recently highlighted in this Water &…

Alex Cosmas

Ecosorb at Work

February 4, 2016

Neutralizing Asphalt Plant Odor

The production of hot mix paving asphalt generates odors that can be strong, persistent, and a nuisance to employees and neighbors alike. Controlling and abating these odors is a challenge. One particular plant located in a rural area of North Carolina, with a community of…

Alex Cosmas

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