Organic Solutions for Polluted Lakes and Reservoirs Lakes and reservoirs are some of the most valuable freshwater resources we have. They provide drinking water, support fish and wildlife, offer recreational spaces, and act as focal…
Hybrid Enzyme-Photocatalyst Systems for Plastic to Fuel Introduction The global crisis of plastic pollution has escalated into one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic…
Can You Clean a River Without Chemicals? Rivers are more than just bodies of water. They are living systems, intricately connected to the land, the people, and the wildlife that surround them. They provide drinking…
How to Treat Sewage Water Without Chlorine Problem Sewage water (wastewater from homes, businesses, etc.) contains a variety of pollutants: Organic matter (faeces, food waste, soaps, etc.) Pathogens (bacteria, viruses) Chemicals (detergents, industrial solvents, microplastics,…
The Best Natural Way to Remove Algae from a Pond Introduction A pond is often the heart of a garden, park, estate, or natural area. Whether it is a small ornamental water feature, a…
How to Clean an Oil Spill in a Lake Organically Oil spills in lakes are an environmental disaster that many people assume can only be handled with harsh chemicals or large-scale industrial intervention. Yet there…
Fungal Enzymes for Degrading Persistent Organic Pollutants Mycoremediation: Expanding Beyond Bacteria Introduction Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) remain one of the most stubborn and damaging categories of environmental contaminants. From pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)…
Engineering Thermostable Enzymes for Pollutant Cleanup Introduction Pollution remediation—cleaning up oil spills, degrading microplastics, breaking down pharmaceuticals in wastewater, removing “forever chemicals” like PFAS—is an urgent environmental need globally. Among the many tools in the…
Remediating the Sewers of London with Enzymes Introduction London is one of the great cities of the world, a thriving metropolis that combines history, culture, and innovation. Beneath its bustling streets, however, lies an extensive…
In situ biostimulation for soil enzyme bioremediation Soils contaminated with hydrocarbons, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) or emerging contaminants pose increasing risks to human health, ecosystems and land use. Traditional remediation methods—excavation, landfill, chemical…
