Lindane removal by pure and mixed cultures of immobilized actinobacteria

► Two entrapped Streptomyces strains showed higher growth compared to free cells. ► Lindane removal was higher with immobilized cells than with free cells. ► Cells immobilized in cloth sachets presented highest lindane removal efficiency. ► Consortia immobilized in cloth sachets allowed 2 additional cycles of 96 h (reuse).