Abstract
INTRODUCTION
This study intends to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the
current and forecasted market through 2013 for environmental biotechnology
products and their use in a variety of waste treatment markets. This study
contributes information and data that provide a total picture of the industry
presented herein. The study intends to correlate data that has been calculated
from many sources, including manufacturers that participate in this market.
The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive look the
environmental biotechnology industry with detailed information on
manufacturers; application markets; regulations; patents; government, academic
and commercial developments; international markets; and innovative end use
biofuel products.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- Descriptions of various types of environmental biotechnology products for
waste treatment including microbial blends, nutrients, enzymes and microbes.
- The current market status of environmental biotechnology products for the
waste treatment industry, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5
years
- Analysis of the environmental biotechnology industry on a worldwide basis,
both from a market and application perspective
- Profiles of major product manufacturers.
INFORMATION SOURCES
This report is based on examining and calculating information from a variety
of sources to obtain data that is balanced in regard to historical statistics
and future predictions. This study forecasts the market' s growth through 2013,
and includes data for manufacturer sales, application markets, and end-use
biofuel products and the effect of market dynamics, regulation, and
technology. Information is provided in terms of manufacturer' s products,
sales, and other vital information. Applications are reviewed in terms of
projected product sales and potential markets and customers. Market forecasts
are expressed in current dollar values and market share percentages forecasted
through 2013. Information sources are also included that enlighten the reader
about the environmental biotechnology market in broader terms such as market
sizes and waste stream generations.
This study is based on extensive research from a number of sources. These
include government agency resources, such has the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Trade Commission, and
international government agencies; trade journals and publications; and
technical information provided by manufacturers; patent examination; and
interviews with those involved in the industry such as manufacturers,
researchers, and engineering contractors.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Throughout her career as a researcher, analyst, and writer, Leslie Burk' s
expertise focuses on the synergy of business and the environment. Her
experience includes an emphasis on the presentation and synthesis of data and
information for a variety of recipients including the general public,
organizations, government officials, private business and industrial
representatives. Ms. Burk' s environmental experiences spans from working for
one of the largest national waste companies and dealing with issues pertaining
to landfill activity, industrial and special waste markets and regulation, and
other waste management activities to focusing on communication strategies for
a regional environmental organization focusing on water quality issues,
policy, and monitoring and research activities.