Abstract

Purple non-sulfur bacteria and the circular economy Arpita Bose, Associate Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the potential of microbial solutions in supporting sustainable and environmentally responsible alternatives to the traditional linear economy. Earth’s climate is undergoing unprecedented changes due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases. Widespread petroleum-based production of fuels and plastics releases large amounts of pollution, contributing to rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and ecosystem disruptions. Finding feasible solutions to the climate crisis is crucial to preserve essential resources and protect human and environmental health. Harnessing and strengthening the natural capabilities of microorganisms and microbial communities with synthetic biology will be the key to reducing and upcycling waste for a greener global economy.

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