Earthmaster Environmental Consulting
Services

R&D Services

Earthmaster possesses specialized in-house laboratory and plant growth facilities that enable the customization of remediation and reclamation strategies. This allows for small-scale, innovative trials that offer clients proof-of-concept data, aiding in the selection of alternative technologies for large-scale implementation under challenging conditions.

Various plants being tested in separate pots and containers.

In-house studies

Earthmaster was contracted to conduct in-house proof-of-concept studies for phytoremediation of persistent methanol in clay soil

Real results

A successful pilot study led to full-scale implementation of phytoremediation treatment

Project

Phytoremediation of Persistent Methanol in Clay Soil

Earthmaster was contracted by a client to conduct in-house proof-of-concept studies for phytoremediation of persistent methanol in clay soil in a northern location. Despite methanol being highly volatile, persistence in the soil coincided with significant loss of healthy soil bacteria and inhibition of plant growth.

A successful pilot study led to full-scale implementation of phytoremediation treatment.

Status

Completed

Services

Various plants being tested in separate pots and containers.

4 species of grasses were tested for methanol phytoremediation, with 134 mg/kg average methanol concentration in soil.

Aerial view of old oilsite.

Less than 2 cfu/g of healthy soil bacteria recovered from the soil prior to phytoremediation.

Common questions

Earthmaster offers in-house small-scale laboratory trials, pilot field trials, proof-of-concept phytoremediation trials, reclamation and naturalization trials, project design, and technology application development. Clients can send us soil samples, and we’ll conduct trials at our Calgary facility to explore innovative remediation and reclamation strategies.