In 2019, in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division (APCD), Byers Scientific’s Chief Scientific Officer and head of its research division, Byers Emissions Analysis (BEA), Dr. William Vizuete, helped lead an air emissions field study focusing on the amounts and implications of biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) production in indoor commercial cannabis cultivation facilities. The recently published paper discussing the research study, which collected and evaluated air samples from four (4) different commercial cannabis fac ..read more

Important considerations for understanding and addressing the threat of mold Commercial cannabis cultivators face a variety of threats to their crops. But perhaps none is as dangerous, and yet misunderstood, as cannabis mold. States like Colorado, long looked to as the standard bearer for the commercial cannabis market in the U.S., are facing an extreme biosecurity challenge thanks to mold and similar threats to plant health. Recent news reports of product recalls in that state due to suspected mold problems has led many consumers to be more cautious with their purchases and companies scrambli ..read more

Dust control is a critical consideration for MRF operators. While material recovery facilities (MRFs) might not be the first-place people think of when considering dusty working conditions, given the nature of the work performed there – disassembling and breaking down items into their component waste materials – and broad stream of waste received, significant dust generation occurs. Specifically, the processing of paper, organics and metal waste can result in significant dust generation. And as MRFs are enclosed facilities, high concentrations of dust can build up inside presenting challenges ..read more

Thanks to an Exciting New Collaboration, Byers Scientific has Further Solidified its Status as a Leading Provider of Commercial Cannabis Odor Control and Air Purification Solutions After years of crossing paths on projects, Byers Scientific recently began a formal business relationship with Cultivation Warehouse. Given the shared values and goals of our companies and trusted reputations in the commercial cannabis market, working together to help more companies obtain the odor control and air purification products and services they need to protect their business was a no-brainer. Byers Scientif ..read more

While the use of drones for landfill gas monitoring is an exciting recent technology, it doesn’t measure up to a multi-sensor network. If you spend any significant time in landfill management circles, you have likely heard about the increased use of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, for the monitoring of landfill gas. While a drone equipped with a methane sensor can provide valuable information regarding active gas leaks and the identification and isolation of potential sources, unfortunately, it has limitations which should be considered before committing to deployment at ..read more

In addition to its industry-leading odor and air purification equipment, Byers Scientific provides a wide array of consulting and customer support services. While Byers Scientific has made a name for itself in the industrial odor control and air purification space thanks to its innovative technology and trusted equipment, what makes it truly unique are its consulting and customer support services. Byers comes alongside its customers and clients at various stages of their projects and helps provide valuable guidance and support. For operators in industries that require odor control to be in pla ..read more

Byers Scientific is excited to sponsor and exhibit at next month’s WASTECON® 2022. When WASTECON® rolls into the San Diego Convention Center next month (December 5-8), Byers Scientific (“Byers”) will be there with its strategic partner, Envirosuite (“EVS”), educating solid waste professionals on the latest technological breakthroughs in odor mitigation and environmental intelligence. In addition to co-exhibiting, Byers and EVS are sponsoring and participating in a Leadership Intensive workshop focused on helping solid waste operators build stronger community relationships by leveraging technol ..read more

Recent events remind us why improving IAQ is a necessity not a luxury. While thinking and talking about indoor air quality (IAQ) has become more popular since the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies still view it as a luxury. However, recent events impacting the commercial cannabis industry remind us of the necessity of addressing IAQ for both people and plants. The generation of particulate matter (PM) is generally understood to occur during the processing and packaging of commercial cannabis. To combat this, some companies rely primarily on personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and ..read more

Now it is possible to have HEPA-level air filtration without the headaches. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increased awareness of the need for and importance of good indoor air quality (IAQ). With widespread media coverage, government funding programs and a newfound willingness to listen to IAQ advocates, one term you have likely repeatedly heard is HEPA. But what does that really mean? Since the term is most commonly heard as part of “HEPA filtration” or “HEPA filter(s)”, it would be understandable if HEPA was believed to be referring to a particular type of air filtration technology. Ho ..read more

Byers Scientific’s introduction of a mobile vapor-phase odor mitigation system is helping solid waste operators in the war on odor As commercial and residential communities sprawl closer to landfills and landfills expand their footprint due to a seemingly never-ending waste stream, tensions inevitably mount. One of the biggest pain points for both solid waste operators and their often unsympathetic neighbors is odor. Odor issues can contribute to both compliance and legal headaches. Fortunately, thanks to a new mobile vapor system recently released by the industrial odor control industry’s tec ..read more