Environmental Products of Biotechnology By Jorge Rodriguez and Success Ndalama

Enviro- Pig A genetically modified pig that is special in enzyme in its salivary glands that mixes with food. giving the pig a special ability to digest phosphorus in plants so it doesn’t pollute the air

Ethanol Ethanol is converted from cellulosic biomass Cellulase break the cellulosic biomass to biofuel Fungi also produce the cellulase

Biodiesel Alternative clean fuel made from renewable resources Made through the separation from fat or vegetable oil which leaves behind methyl esters which is a name for biodiesel

Composting The process of which minerals get broken down further to improve the growth of plants. One way of composting is when worms eat the soil and break it down more making the soil richer

Methane Gas Methane is about 50% of the price of the products. Methane is a colorless and odorless gas. It is also lighter than air. It is contributing to Earth’s Global Warming. It is found in landfills.

Biodegradable Products Reduces the amount of waste being sent to the landfills. Examples: trash bags, cups, cutlery, tableware and containers. They break down quickly.

Plastic Products made from Corn Plastic cups made from corn break down quickly along with plates, cutlery, tableware and containers

Microbes used for Bioremediation Anaerobic respiration. Gives many microbes the ability to exist without oxygen. Removes toxic and non- toxic from the environment.

The 5 questions about the products. 1. What do people do to enviro-pigs ? 2. What are biodegradable products? (name at least two examples.)