The blocks are not only versatile and biodegradable but also reusable, lightweight, and fire-resistant. They're made by first filling a mold with sawdust, hemp, and flax. The mycelium then grows ...

Mycelium, as it's called, is basically the root structure of mushrooms. Mycelium is unique because it's easy to both grow and shape into different forms. At Ecovative Design in Green Island ...

Mycelium-based materials from regional agricultural ... material means it can take on a huge variety of forms, from thick blocks to wafer-thin layers, and be used in a multitude of scenarios.

The mycelium, which extends more than 300 miles down into the earth, is excellent at taking in and breaking down hydrocarbons. That ability gives it several crucial roles in the forest ecosystem.

Hexagonal, circular and triangular-shaped mycelium blocks in a constellation of colours line the walls in tessellating patterns, demonstrating the material’s versatility and surprising aesthetic ...

Monc has developed its own sustainable mycelium packaging made from 'magical' mushrooms. Monc's new packaging harnesses the potential of agricultural waste and fungi, one of the world's oldest ...

Mycelium leather is a new material developed in Indonesia from mushrooms and agricultural waste. There is now an attempt to create an "ethical society" by mass-producing it using Japanese ...