Bioremediation has real potential for the circular economy. It could help address environmental pollution while promoting resource recovery and sustainability.

The process utilises living organisms, such as bacteria, fungi and plants, to break down or neutralise environmental pollutants and thus help restore contaminated sites, including soil, water and air, to their original or improved condition. The process can reduce the negative impact of pollution, conserve ecosystems and enhance biodiversity - all of which are crucial components of the circular economy.

Another benefit of bioremediation is that it promotes more circular use of resources. For instance, the micro-organisms used in the process facilitate the recovery of reusable valuable resources from many environmental pollutants such as industrial waste or wastewater. This approach also minimises waste generation, reduces the need for resource extraction and encourages circularity.

In September 2023, the ECESP Leadership Group on Bioeconomy gathered an expert panel to discuss ways to clean up the environment using this nature-based solution and achieve zero-pollution. Participants learned about how to reduce microplastics and pharmaceutics contamination in the soils and water.
Our experts presented innovative bioremediation solutions and how to implement them sustainably.

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