Understanding the role of mushrooms, and how Mycology leads a path towards a sustainable future
Check out these interesting articles on the latest news on what Mycology can do for you:
” Plastic is ever-present in our lives, but, as we have learned, it is a non-biodegradable pollutant. Mushrooms may provide a sustainable alternative.”
https://mindseteco.co/plastic-eating-mushroom/#:~:text=The%20mycelium%20of%20Pestalotiopsis%20microspora,landfills%20and%20littering%20our%20environment.
“A recent study found that humans have produced 8,300 million metric tons of plastic to date – 25,000 times the weight of the Empire State Building. 79% of that plastic has ended up in landfills or the ocean. Plastic contaminants are showing up in drinking water worldwide, wiping out wildlife and causing illness amongst humans in the process.”
https://daily.jstor.org/company-uses-mushrooms-grows-plastic-alternatives/
