Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental crises of our time — and fungi might be part of the answer. Mycelium, the root-like network of mushroom fungi, can be grown into rigid, biodegradable structures that replicate the properties of polystyrene and other single-use plastics. Companies like Ecovative Design are already producing mycelium-based packaging at commercial scale. Unlike plastic, it breaks down completely in soil within weeks. This article looks at how mycelium t … read more