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UK biotech start-up deploys ‘synthetic oysters’ to tackle water pollution

Envirotec Magazine

Environmental technology company Smart Ops launched a biotechnology solution said to improve global access to clean water, on 21 May. “Smart Ops has been able to bring 18 million litres of polluted water to safe levels within 48 hours in Ganesh Lake in Mumbai.

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Exotic bacteria collect rare earth elements from wastewater

Envirotec Magazine

In Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology , German scientists appear to show that the answer is yes: the biomass of some exotic photosynthetic cyanobacteria can efficiently absorb REEs from wastewater, for example derived from mining, metallurgy, or the recycling of e-waste. So could we recycle REEs more efficiently, too? mg per g.

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How Hydrogen is Changing Hollywood

Hydrogen Fuel News

” Key Pollution Facts and the Need for Sustainable Alternatives Diesel generators, while widely used for power generation, have a significant environmental impact. The pollution and carbon emissions they produce are a cause of serious concern. These could potentially be mitigated through the use of microgrid and solar energy.

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Novel biomembranes project receives €3m Pathfinder grant

Envirotec Magazine

The membranes have the potential to be used in various sectors including wastewater treatment, for example to remove particular pollutants such as phosphate, and in biotechnology to extract valuable products from fermentation broth, such as vitamins and pharmaceuticals.

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Comparing aeration and biofiltration for odour impact

Envirotec Magazine

The study appears to show that degrading wastewater pollution by means of mechanical aeration results in fewer odorous compounds than the use of intensive systems. Among the latest systems to emerge from biotechnology research are two that are becoming more and more established: mechanical ventilation and biofiltration.

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5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on

GreenBiz

Huue is a biotechnology startup working to clean up the apparel industry’s manufacturing footprint by creating sustainable dyes for textiles, food and cosmetics. Textiles and the fashion industry account for about 20 percent of global wastewater pollution, 10 percent of global carbon emissions and 17 million tons of municipal solid waste.

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Green City Solutions fights air pollution with IoT, biotech and moss

Green Tech Challenge

Air pollution is becoming a global threat as 90% of urban populations breaths polluted air. In December 2016, the Chinese government reported the highest air pollution and the red alert was implemented in 23 cities in northern China. Examples of those harmful pollutants are nitrous oxides, ozone and particulate matter.

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