The Science Behind Living Bioactive Soil

Bryan Wachsman Speaking at Indo Expo Portland 2018

Published: July 2, 2026

Long before Rubber Ducky Isopods became known for premium bioactive substrates and thriving living ecosystems, Bryan was sharing his passion for living soil on national stages.

This presentation was recorded live at Indo Expo Portland 2018, where Bryan discussed the foundations of soil biology, the importance of a healthy rhizosphere, and why building living soil is about working with Mother Nature rather than against it.

While some techniques have evolved over the years and these concepts are now within our BioActive world, the biological principles discussed here remain the same and continue to influence the way we build every bioactive build and our Microforest substrate today.