The results have been astonishing. Scientists make game-changing discovery about harnessing nature to treat hazardous sludge: ...

Sludge treatment reed beds (STRBs) offer a greener alternative by harnessing reeds and microbial communities to naturally degrade pollutants and stabilize sludge. Given the growing urgency to ...

By examining the interplay between reed beds, microbial diversity, and sludge decomposition, researchers present a compelling case for these nature-based systems as a sustainable solution to water ...

Carbon cycling and dynamic factors affecting carbon sink potential in Phragmites australis across coastal archipelago reed belts The goal is to investigate carbon sequestration potential in reed beds ...

A floating reed bed has been launched in Wanstead Park to create a habitat for wildlife and improve water quality. The initiative is a part of a £100,000 project aimed at enhancing the overall ...

More information: Tahra Al-Rashdi et al, Bacterial community composition and diversity under increasing loading rates in reed wetland for sludge treatment, Soil & Environmental Health (2024).