Europe produced 58.8 million tonnes of plastics in 2022. — © AFP JOSH EDELSON Europe produced 58.8 million tonnes of plastics in 2022. — © AFP JOSH EDELSON ...

Microplastics can go right through wastewater treatment plants, and researchers have engineered bacteria commonly found there to break down this pollution before it can persist in the environment.

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Wastewater treatment using photosynthetic bacteria is emerging as a sustainable technology that not only removes pollutants but also facilitates resource recovery. These microorganisms, particularly ...

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(Nanowerk News) Microplastics can go right through wastewater treatment plants, and researchers have engineered bacteria commonly found in there to break down this pollution before it can persist in ...