What We Do
We provide safe, natural and effective alternatives to harsh chemicals and harmful processes to help alleviate global pollution.
ABS is a fast-growing, science-led organisation creating innovative microbiota solutions for human and planetary benefit and bringing associated products and services to market.
Civilisation is facing an existential threat from the combined impact of three interlocking crises – climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution—a view no longer confined to an eco-minority, but increasingly that of mainstream science. In 2020, some 13,800 scientists from 153 countries declared a Climate Emergency, warning of ‘catastrophic threats’, and urging ’transformative change’. Nearly 2,000 jurisdictions in 34 countries have now formally declared or recognised a Climate Emergency.
Responding to the vital need for environmentally friendly waste management solutions, we have developed a range of highly effective products that target and successfully treat very specific problems.
Our advanced natural science-based approach, that fuses chemistry, biology and engineering, distinguishes and differentiates our solutions. We use nature’s solution, specific bacteria bred to literally consume the waste, blockages, spills, pollutants or algae, meaning our customers no longer have to use toxic chemicals or unsustainable enzymes to remove, or as is more often the case, simply move the problem
POTENTIAL MARKETS FOR ABS MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS
Bacteria multiply at phenomenal speed when presented with the right food source and die once that food is consumed. In this way, problems that were historically solved—or rather relocated, causing significant harm to the ecosystem—using enzymes and chemicals, can now be addressed with nature’s own solution, leaving no environmental negatives in their wake. This advanced, natural science based approach allows serious issues, particularly in the water management arena, to be solved with minimal ecological impact.
THE FUTURE IS BACTERIAL
Over the last two decades, a paradigm shift has taken place in which micro-organisms have assumed centre stage. With the recognition that there are 105 more species of microbiota than was previously estimated, has come the insight that their communities modulate not only the Earth’s cycles and ecosystems, but the major organ systems and wellbeing of every plant animal and human on the planet. Scientific research is revealing new capabilities, applications and eco-friendly commercial potential for these organisms on an almost daily basis. This is the frontier at which ABS is operating.
ALIGNMENT WITH GLOBAL POLICY - THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly identified and established 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”. It is intended that these goals are achieved by the year 2030. The goals group into four key areas: governance human capital natural capital social capital Between them these categories cover a broad range of ambitious issues. It is highly pertinent that every one of them can be very positively influenced by ABS products.
OUR VALUES AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES
The way ABS operates and the solutions we provide are in marked contrast to the methods used by the vast majority of the world for bio-productivity and waste management. Our methods channel natural efficiency, inspire benign environmental impact, and always create lasting value.
Our products are developed by our own inhouse interdisciplinary research team, based at the world leading Centre for Environmental Science at Lancaster University, supported by an international network of scientific collaborators.
Team
David Azar
Executive Director
David has over 25-years’ experience in global markets and spent half of that time working and living in Asia. He has been instrumental in the growth and success of start up businesses internationally and uses a collaborative, consultative approach to stakeholder engagement. His passion for efficiency and sustainability has led to the establishment of a platform in Australia to help distribute innovative and environmentally impactful products that help clients to deliver commercial and sustainability outcomes.
Rory Campbell
Brand Development & Strategic Advisor
Rory has more than 40 years experience in the cleaning and hygiene sector. 20+ years of this experience was gained in the International arena operating across the hospitality, food service, facilities management and food hygiene sectors for one of the worlds leading manufacturing suppliers, Diversey. Rory also gained experience working within the Bio sector running the APAC region as Managing Director for the Innuscience group out of the UK and Canada. Rory now lives and works in New Zealand.
Nick Tsang
Chief Growth Officer
Nick brings a dynamic blend of passion, innovation, and strategic thinking to the forefront of the company's expansion efforts. With over a decade of experience in high-growth environments within different sectors, Nick has established himself as a leader adept at navigating complex market landscapes and delivering substantial revenue growth. Before joining ABS, Nick held several key roles in marketing and business development, where he successfully led teams in launching market-defining products and services.