Bioremediation is any process that uses microorganisms, fungi, green plants, insects, or enzymes to return the natural environment altered by contaminants to its original condition. The origen of Bioremediation is hard to pinpoint, since techniques such as composition have been used for centuries. It utilizes anything from bacteria to earthworms to decompose or consume a wide variety of substances and contaminates, including crude oil, chemicals, organic matter, or any other substances which could harm the environment. It is one of the safest ways to clean up hazardous materials for everything used is already naturally occuring. No chemicals or man made solutions are ever needed in this safe process. |