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BLOOMFIELD, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2000--Industrial Ecosystems Inc. (OTC BB: IECS.O) announced an 85% reduction in bunker-c (heavy weathered) hydrocarbon contaminated soil in a six month period ending December, 16, 1999 at their Pt Molate Navy Fuel Depot demonstration project. The longer hydrocarbon chains and thick consistency of bunker-c make it the most difficult type of hydrocarbon pollution to clean. IEI is concentrating its effort with the Navy on bunker-c because this is the hydrocarbon pollution problem that is most challenging at many military bases that are being closed, and most likely to be recommended for bioremediation. The other hydrocarbon chains being remediated at Pt Molate recorded equal or better reductions. Remediation expert, Dr. Randall von Wedel, principal biochemist-director of research for Cyto-Culture Inc. stated "the project is proceeding at an impressive rate considering the process requires little or no active work once the treatment piles are constructed. In spite of cold and rainy weather the treated soil has attained degradation decay rates approaching one-half those seen with more aggressive aerobic soil bioremediation projects requiring frequent tilling". The sponsors of the demonstration are pleased with the significant reduction in only 6 months and have provided an extension of the project. When the demonstration concludes and documentation approved, the final results will be reported. IEI also announces the launch of its new web site, www.industrialecosystems.com. The site focuses on IEI's proven bioconversion process- "MOE" -(microbial oil eater). A description of "MOE", information on partner alliance programs, press releases, a company profile and more are featured. The site will play a vital role in the company's new marketing campaign that has been established by the new management team appointed last year. "The web site clearly focuses on the hydrocarbon market which is our primary target market and thereal strength of MOE," stated Joe Knox, IEI's Vice President of sales and marketing. " We are very excited about the site's use of leading-edge push technology like the opening flash animation. The site requires almost no navigation effort as the information is extremely straightforward and in many cases pushed directly to the user. We are in the process of listing the site with over 250 search engines." The site will be updated and improved on a continual basis. Industrial Ecosystems Inc. (IEI) provides cleanup, remediation and reclamation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using a proprietary microbial process.
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CONTACT: Industrial Ecosystems Inc. Tom Jarnagin, 505/327-5570
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