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This review synthesizes conceptual innovations that were proposed and tested experimentally previously, resulting in the presentation of a complete bioprocess for phycocyanin production. These innovations are: (1) the use of a pH above 10.5 to implement direct air capture of carbon dioxide, reducing carbon dioxide emissions; (2) the use of a consortium of an alkaliphilic cyanobacterium and its associated heterotrophs for improved process stability; (3) the use of passive fermentation for phycocyanin extraction, thereby reducing water needs; and (4) the use of anaerobic digestion to recover energy and recycle carbon dioxide and nutrients. Integrating the above approaches could offer a potentially scalable, more sustainable alternative to conventional phycocyanin production, aligning with circular bioeconomy goals. Several challenges still require solutions. 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