How Mushrooms Could Turn Construction Waste Into Eco-friendly Resources
How mushrooms could turn construction waste into eco-friendly resources
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How mushrooms could turn construction waste into eco-friendly resources
31 May 2024
The US startup Mycocycle offers a solution to the issue of construction waste by employing specially trained mushrooms to consume and recycle it.
Editorial Team
The construction and demolition sectors generate a massive amount of waste. With landfills nearing capacity and global construction increasing, sustainable waste management is crucial.
Mycocycle, a US biotech startup, proposes a solution using specially trained mushrooms to consume construction waste.
Their patent-pending process detoxifies materials, making them suitable for reuse in products like insulation and flooring.
Mycocycle aims to treat 1.5 million tons of waste yearly.