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How Biotech is Tackling Plastic Pollution
Oliver Finch April 12, 2025

Recently, the world has faced a huge problem: plastic pollution. Each year, we produce over 300 million tonnes of plastic. A large part of this plastic ends up in our oceans, landfills, and ecosystems. This causes serious harm to wildlife and human health. Plastic waste is a major threat. It chokes marine life, contaminates soil, Read More

Using Microbes to Clean Polluted Oceans
Oliver Finch April 12, 2025

Our oceans, often referred to as the lungs of our planet, are facing unprecedented levels of pollution. From plastic debris to chemical contaminants, the health of marine ecosystems is under severe threat. Pollution harms marine life and threatens human health. It also risks coastal economies and affects global climate systems. A new approach in environmental Read More

Bioengineered Solutions for Renewable Energy: Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Power
Eleanor Brooks April 11, 2025

Bioengineered innovations are paving a new way for sustainable energy solutions. Biotechnology and renewable energy intersect to create new solutions for the global energy crisis. This approach can also help reduce environmental harm. This blog looks at how bioengineered solutions are changing renewable energy. It covers the benefits, challenges, and future of this growing area Read More

Engineered Bacteria for Carbon Capture: Can Microbes Save the Planet?
Clara Hastings March 29, 2025

As climate change worsens, new ideas are coming from environmental biotechnology. One of the most promising advancements is using engineered bacteria for carbon capture. This new method uses microbes to capture carbon dioxide. It could be a sustainable way to fight global warming. But can these tiny organisms truly save the planet? In this blog, Read More