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Startups are harnessing the fast-growing “roots" of mushrooms for sustainable alternatives to leather, packaging, building materials, and meat. Mycelium's versatility makes it a prime candidate to displace many harmful mainstream materials — especially for a more conscious future. However, scaling production and costs still remain key hurdles to overcome.

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[–] Haui@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 years ago

Metro 2033 has called. They want their mushrooms back.