Angus Hervey

#TeamCSIR recorded a 10 000-fold reduction in E. coli at the Mossel Bay Municipality's wastewater treatment works following an algae-based treatment. The special algae mix, cultivated at the CSIR’s microbiology laboratories in Stellenbosch, is a low-cost, low-energy way to improve water quality for nearby farming. “The algae are naturally occurring biomass, so we are using nature to heal itself,” says CSIR researcher, Dr Luyanda Ndlela. The CSIR is also exploring how the algal biomass might be harvested and repurposed after treatment for feed, bio-packaging or biofuels, contributing to a #circulareconomy. 🎥 Watch to learn more! 🔗 csir.co.za/media-hub/news… ℹ️ This project is funded locally by the @dstigovza through a European Biodiversity Partnership programme.