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Fungi could be used for packaging, containers, and insulation

By Hicbd
Fri Feb 22 2013 9:44 am

By growing mushroom fibers on waste like cotton seed, wood fiber and buckwheat hulls, packing and insulation can be created. This uses less energy and creates less waste then synthetic materials.

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http://www.ted.com/speakers/eben_bayer.html
http://www.good.is/posts/mushrooms-based-packaging-and-designing-a-circular-economy
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/08/10/mushroom-based-packaging-98-percent-less-energy-styrofoam

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Categories:
Environment Waste / Garbage / Landfills / Trash Packaging Insulation Containers Business / Invention Idea Fungi / Mushrooms / Mold

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