why this project

Metal contamination is a global crisis, disproportionately affecting coastal communities, aquatic life, and agricultural lands. Existing remediation methods are often costly, inefficient, and environmentally damaging. By integrating organic system based sequestration with advanced filtration technology, we provide a scalable, biodegradable, and accessible alternative that aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our project aims to address various SDGs, including SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). We focus on ensuring safe water free from toxic metal contamination to prevent health hazards (SDG 3) and developing innovative filtration systems for sustainable water purification (SDG 6). 

Our efforts also promote cutting-edge biotechnological advancements for environmental remediation (SDG 9) and enhance urban and rural resilience to water pollution through nature-based solutions (SDG 11). Additionally, we aim to reduce aquatic pollution to protect marine biodiversity and ensure healthy ecosystems (SDG 14), mitigate soil contamination to sustain biodiversity and agricultural productivity (SDG 15), and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and industries to drive impactful change (SDG 17).