Fungi, mycelia & mushrooms

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Using fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable products (phys.org)

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Mycelium-based materials from regional agricultural residues
Versatile applications: Strength and elasticity can be specifically configured
Developing industrial processes

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

I hope the vegan leather use gets some traction. It word be nice to have alternatives that weren't just plastic. The other kinds I've had experience with like the pineapple stuff are still not quite there.

Packaging is also exciting. A lot of it has changed from styrofoam to shaped cardboard but it sounds like this would let packing materials be a little more spongey and protective.