Industrial wastewater contains toxic heavy metals from various industries. Conventional treatment methods are costly and generate toxic sludge. Heavy metals bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic environment
California Proposition 65 regulates chemicals and heavy metals in consumer products. The OEHHA administers the law and updates the restricted substances list yearly. The list contains approximately 1,000 substances that are subject to restrictions
Phytoremediation uses plants to clean up contaminated soil, air and water. Plants can concentrate and detoxify contaminants without causing additional pollution. Hyperaccumulating plants can accumulate contaminants above certain levels
Heavy metals contaminate soils and groundwater, affecting food quality and human health. Traditional remediation methods are costly and limited to small areas. Phytoremediation offers cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative
Household waste and land-based pollution are major marine threats. Only 20% of wastewater treatment facilities are advanced. Marmara Sea faces most frequent land-based pollution. Treatment deficiencies cause bacterial pollution and E. coli rise