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Fungi can break down tough plastic in 140 days

Almost a third of the world's plastic waste is polypropylene, a hardy plastic used to make bottle caps and food containers that can take hundreds of years to degrade. But now, scientists have harnessed two strains of fungi found in soils to…
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Fungi stores carbon from fossil fuel emissions

Researchers are now calling for fungi to be considered more heavily in conservation and biodiversity policies, and are investigating whether we can increase how much carbon the soil underneath us can hold The vast underground network of fungi…
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New fire-proof material made from fungus could save your home

The new mycelium material is not harmful to the environment when burned. RMIT scientists have used mycelium fungus as the foundation for sustainable fireproofing materials by chemically manipulating its composition to harness its fire-retardant…
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Biodegradable bodyboards made from mushrooms

The Magical Mushroom Company wants to produce bodyboards from mushrooms and hemp scraps. New boards that would reduce the impact of entry-level products used in large numbers on beaches. Bodyboards and magic mushrooms British company Magical…
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Lion’s Mane mushroom is the key to next go-to vegan steak

Occasionally, even vegans and vegetarians crave the robust heartiness of a classic steak. Here enters lion's mane mushroom. We know what you're thinking, there's no way a mushroom can mimic the gusto of a real steak — but don't knock it until…
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Guitar from mycelium

Sustainability-minded guitar maker is innovating with biomaterials like mycelium Rachel Rosenkrantz is a sustainability-minded guitar-maker who is innovating with biomaterials. She trained as an industrial designer, but embarked on her career…
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GEPC Promo launches campaign to promote mushrooms

In order to promote European mushrooms throughout Europe, especially to millennials, GEPC Promo (European Association of mushroom producers) launched a new campaign co-financed by the EU with the slogan: ‘European mushrooms, hidden pearls’,…
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Mushrooms instead of dry ice for cooling

Need to keep your picnic cool? Try mushrooms instead of dry ice! Researchers document a remarkable cooling ability in yeast, mold, and mushrooms, thanks to evaporation “Cool as a cucumber” might be better phrased as “cool as a mushroom.”…
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Mycelium-based replacement for eggs

As pandemics threaten our world and the bird flu outbreak leads to a severe shortage of chicken eggs, food companies urgently search for alternative solutions. FreeFromThat, a Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy division, has collaborated with…