Fixed Earth Innovations – Better Microbes for a Cleaner Tomorrow

FIXED EARTH INNOVATIONS

Better Microbes for a Cleaner Tomorrow

REBUILDING ECOSYSTEMS

We use microscopic tools to do everything from removing difficult pollution all the way to enhancing the growth of forests and improving water quality. Click below to learn more about the tools we use and the results we deliver.

What We Do

PFAS BIOREMEDIATION

We believe that no challenge is too difficult. That is why in 2019 we started working to identify microbes capable of degrading perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We have been making rapid advances in this field and are excited to help solve this global challenge. Click below to review our white paper on PFAS bioremediation technology.

PFAS Whitepaper

Based in Saskatoon, SK and with a fully functional lab in Fort St John, BC, Fixed Earth provides on-site microbial expertise and in-house research into various global contaminants and site restoration techniques. We combine our ability to isolate site-specific microbes with other existing technologies to provide the best possible solution to any challenge.

We founded Fixed Earth Innovations in late 2019 with the goal of developing technologies to improve the world around us. We are a small team of people who share the common vision of running the business right and doing the best job possible. While we are a young company, we have been developing some of our technologies for almost a decade and are well versed in industry.

Remediation

The heart of our business is in remediating pollution, and the more difficult the pollutant the harder we will work to solve it. We can currently remediate hydrocarbons, salinity, sulfolane, and PFAS but are also researching ways to remediate metals and other challenging pollutants in situ.

Ecosystem Restoration

We believe ecosystem restoration should start from the ground and build up. With our technologies we aim to introduce all levels of life to a site, ranging from soil microbes to mosses and lichen all the way to trees. We are always looking for innovative ways to introduce more diversity to sites in ways that are easy to apply.

Agriculture

We are just making our entry into the agriculture market. Many of the same tools that we use to restore ecosystems can be used to make crops grow better. To start we are focusing on improving turf growth, landscaping, and trees grown in urban settings.

Client Driven Research

It is impossible for us to imagine every difficulty faced by industry today. That is why a major driver of our business in working directly with industrial partners to identify their unique challenges and developing lab-tested solutions to these challenges.

Organics

Organic pollutants are some of the most common we encounter and the family of pollutants where we have the most experience. We currently have microbes for the remediation of hydrocarbons, sulfolane, and DIPA. We hope to soon start research into remediation of herbicides.

Halogenated Organics

Halogenated compounds are some of the most toxic and persistent pollutants known. We currently have several microbes capable of degrading fluorinated compounds, including PFAS. In addition, we intend to start researching bioremediation of PERC, dioxins, and PCBs in the near future.

Salinity

In situ remediation of salinity is possible through the deployment of electrokinetics, drawing ions from soil and groundwater. We specialize in the development of additives that enhance the removal of ions from soil through geochemical processes and have strong relations with companies that deploy electrokinetic solutions.

Inorganics

Inorganic ions, such as metals dissolved in surface and groundwater present unique remediation challenges. We currently have microbes capable of biotransforming chromium, arsenic, and selenium into less toxic forms. Our current research is focusing on complex inorganic pollution, such as acid drainage.

Soil Microbes

Rebuilding ecosystems starts below the surface. The key to ensuring long-term viability of any restored ecosystem depends on having the right soil biota. To accomplish this we deploy microbes on a site-specific basis to restore soil health.

Moss & Lichen

Moss and lichen are a frequently overlooked, but vital, part of ecosystems. Our team has been working on ways to grow these organisms in a lab environment so that they can be more easily transported to and deployed on restoration sites.

Plants

We believe that the key to restoring natural processes on a restoration site will largely depend on the introduction of the right plant species. In many cases, simply planting agronomic grasses will not provide long-term success. That is why we are developing ways to quickly and easily introduce native species to sites.

Trees

The final step in restoring a site is the introduction of vertical structure. Shrubs and trees are critical elements to a functional ecosystem. However, traditional methods for introducing these species is costly and a high transplant mortality usually occurs. We are working to develop ways to easily introduce these species and to reduce mortality in transplants.

Problem Formulation

The first step is to identify the challenges faced by the client. Our goal in this step is to work as close as possible with the client or our industrial partners working in a similar field to ensure that we have the most complete understanding of the situation.

Brainstorming

Once we have a clear understanding of the problem, our team will begin to research possible solutions. This usually takes the form of brainstorming sessions at the whiteboard and going through our library of books and papers. Solutions can be as simple as a variation in an existing technology to a completely new idea.

Lab Testing

When we feel we have a workable solution developing in solid principles, we will work to design a series of lab experiments to test the ideas. Our goal at this step is to generate qualitative and quantitative data to confirm or refute the efficacy of our solution. Depending on the results, we may revise the idea and try again.

Field Deployment

Once we have had success in the lab, we will work with the client to identify sites for field trials of the idea. The first several field deployments of any new technology usually require a higher level of monitoring and data collection to ensure everything is working to plan. All pertinent information is presented to the client so they are confident in using the solution elsewhere.

Tim Repas

President

Tim can usually be found where he is most at home: In the lab working to develop new solutions or brainstorming with other experts in the environmental industry.

Daniel Lanman

Executive Vice President

Dan is the driver behind the administrative side of the business and is responsible for the development of contracts. He keeps everything behind the scenes in order.

Will McInnes

Buisness Development

Will is often the first introduction between us and potential clients. He works not only with us, but our technology partners to find new work and to develop practical deployment of ideas.

WELCOME TO FIXED EARTH

Better Microbes for a Cleaner Tomorrow

THINKING SMALL TO OVERCOME BIG CHALLENGES

We have four focus areas:

SOIL AND WATER REMEDIATION

ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

How we work with you:

CLIENT DRIVEN RESEARCH

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