Biomimicry examples in
Wastewater Treatment

Novobiom harnesses fungal and mycelium networks to remediate contaminated industrial sites. Fungi naturally break down pollutants and absorb heavy metals, restoring soil health without excavation or chemical treatment.

• ✿Inspired by: Fungi and fungal networks
• ⚡︎Function: Pollutant degradation and heavy metal removal
• ▣Company: Novobiom
• ◉Where: Belgium

Mimics forest floor decomposition for household wastewater.

• ✿Inspired by: Forest Ecosystem (Soil-Plant-Microbial Network)
• ⚡︎Function: Tiered chambers contain vegetation (reeds, rushes, native plants) rooted in soil media rich with decomposer microbes and mycorrhizal fung...
• ▣Company: Biolytix
• ◉Where: Auckland, New Zealand

Wastewater treatment systems designed as functioning ecosystems mimicking natural wetlands for biological purification.

• ✿Inspired by: Wetland ecosystems (multiple plant and microbial species)
• ⚡︎Function: Mimics wetland ecosystems to treat wastewater biologically.
• ▣Company: John Todd Ecological Design
• ◉Where: USA