Marcela Guerrero Casas, Mikhail Manuel and Shabari Shaily-Gerber
March 3, 2026
This start-up uses microbes to break down pollution
This video is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate
BluumBio cleans air, soil and water with enzymes found in nature in a process called ‘bioremediation’. Soil in cities can have high levels of contaminants, such as pesticides and microplastics as well as hydrocarbons and heavy metals. Including PFAS, which is highly toxic to humans.
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