Abstract: Methods and systems for effecting an environmental change by providing an effector composition that includes lignocellulosic particles with at least one absorbed microorganism species, wherein the lignocellulosic particles are preferably kenaf particles. The method steps include mixing at least one microorganism species with kenaf particles to form an effector composition and then dispersing the effector composition in the environment.

Abstract: A process for treating waste primary or activated sludge solids that have been removed to a digester phase of the activated sludge process through the use of powdered natural lignocellulosic materials (PNLM) and/or powdered kenaf core (PKC).

Abstract: A process for treating wastewater through the use of powdered natural ligno-cellulosic materials (PNLM) for (a) physically removing colloidal and suspended volatile solids through adsorption and enhanced floc-formation and settling during pretreatment; (b) adsorbing toxic substances and elements that interfere with biological processes, thus serving to reduce their contact with and exposure to activated sludge organisms effecting wastewater treatment functions; (c) providing fixed surfaces in activated sludge wastewater treatment bioreactors for bacteria and other organisms favoring attached growth in circumstances devoid of such surfaces; (d) reducing production of biological sludge, while also helping to maintain high treatment efficiencies; and (e) following aeration, enhancing the settling characteristics of sludge with respect both to speed of settling and the vertical profile of the settled sludge.