A Cape Coral biological company that has used its original technology to clean contaminated water around the world is still working through the bureaucracy to get its products approved for use in some of Florida’s most polluted waters. Ecological Laboratories, a family-run business, engineers items for crop agriculture and water restoration based on its nonpatented biological formulas. Its products include microbes that clean up polluted bodies of water ranging from aquariums to lakes and a photosynthetic culture that reduces fertilizer use for crops. Michael Richter, CEO and a founding member of the company, said the company can also revitalize soil that has been damaged by pesticides and herbicides, and help clean up sludge. Its products have been used for wastewater management and golf course maintenance, as well. Eco Labs has treated polluted bodies of water in several U.S. states and countries around the world, from Ireland to China, and executives are confident their products could dramatically cut down pollution in Lake Okeechobee, the Caloosahatchee River and the Everglades. But despite their international success, the company faces roadblocks in getting their product fully approved for use in state waters. “If we’re doing this in China, why aren’t we doing this in Lake Okeechobee here?” Richter asked. “That’s the real question.” Cape… Read full this story
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