Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Polluted mine waste turned to resource
About the challenge
[edit | edit source]To restore polluted land and create resources
Description
[edit | edit source]An alliance of English Universities is researching the use of algae to extract heavy metal pollutants from toxic mine waste. Once absorbed by the algae the hope is to extract the metals and then to use the algae itself as a bio-fuel. Described as a win win by Dr Chris Chuck of the University of Bath it restores the land, reclaims heavy metals and provides a fuel source. If successful the scheme could have benefits worldwide
Areas of impact
[edit | edit source]- Ecology
- Water Cycles
See also
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Ernesto Sun |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages NetworkGEN Europe |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/polluted-mine-waste-turned-to-resource/ (original) |
| Cite as | Ernesto Sun (2025–2026). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Polluted mine waste turned to resource". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |