Grease Wastewater Compliance and Operational Innovation in Large Shopping Malls

Using 288 PRO-DIGEST microbial technology to resolve environmental crises and achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement

Project Background

As a landmark shopping mall in Hong Kong's New Territories, its densely populated restaurant tenants generate a significant amount of grease (FOG) wastewater, placing significant pressure on the sewage system. During a routine inspection by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), the mall's wastewater discharge was found to contain grease at concentrations 2.4 times higher than its discharge license standard. This exposed the mall to multiple challenges, including significant regulatory risks (fines and prosecutions), operational pain points (blocked pipes, foul odors, and high costs for vacuum trucks), and damage to its brand image.

Goals of the replacement program

Fundamentally solve the problem of grease accumulation and ensure the long-term stable operation of the sewage system.
Ensure that the oil and grease concentration in wastewater discharge reaches and is lower than the EPA license standard, completely eliminating regulatory risks.
Reduce your reliance on high-cost traditional cleaning methods (such as vacuum trucks) and reduce emergency repair expenses, achieving cost-effectiveness.

Champion Group
Highlights of the replacement program

Core technologies: Using Zhuohui Group's 288 PRO-DIGEST Liquid BiologicalMulti-Function Micro-Organism Additive, replacing the traditional "passive collection" method with the concept of "decomposition from the source".
Automation system: Install a precise automatic delivery system to inject microbial preparations into the pipeline at a fixed time and in a fixed quantity, without manual operation, which is stable and efficient.
Working principle: Highly efficient beneficial microorganisms will continuously "digest" organic waste such as solid grease and food residues, breaking them down into environmentally friendly water and carbon dioxide, and forming a biofilm on the inner wall of the pipe, effectively preventing new grease from attaching.

Performance data

After implementing the 288 PRO-DIGEST solution, the mall's sewage system was fundamentally improved, with significant and lasting results:

Achieve comprehensive environmental compliance: The oil and grease concentration in the sewage gradually decreased within a short period of time and was stably controlled below the license standard value, completely eliminating legal risks and potential threats of huge fines.
Significantly reduce operating costs: Dependence on expensive vacuum truck services has been significantly reduced, and the number of emergency repairs due to pipe blockages has also dropped sharply, saving the mall considerable long-term maintenance costs.
Optimize the shopping mall environment and tenant relations: Unpleasant odors previously caused by grease accumulation have been eliminated, improving the quality of the public environment. A stable sewage system also prevents tenants from experiencing business interruptions due to plumbing issues, improving tenant satisfaction.
Strengthen corporate brand image: By adopting innovative environmental technologies, a potential crisis was transformed into an opportunity to demonstrate its corporate social responsibility to the public and stakeholders, thereby enhancing brand value.

Summarize

This successful case demonstrates that the 288 PRO-DIGEST solution is not only an effective tool for resolving excessive pollution discharge issues, but also a strategic investment for large-scale commercial facilities to achieve sustainable operations, mitigate risks, and enhance their brand image. It successfully transforms reactive crisis management into a proactive, forward-looking, and efficient facility management model.