This research shows that a fungus called Trametes hirsuta can effectively clean textile industry wastewater by breaking down colorful dyes that pollute the environment. The scientists attached the fungus to nylon sponges and optimized the treatment conditions to achieve over 95% color removal within just two days. The fungus produces special enzymes, particularly manganese peroxidase, that degrade the harmful dyes into safer substances, and the system can be reused repeatedly for continuous wastewater treatment.