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Potential environmental impact of mycelium composites on African communities

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Scientists studied how mushroom-based building blocks made from agricultural waste affect the environment in Africa. They found these eco-friendly materials can be better for the planet than concrete if produced with renewable energy like solar power or firewood. The biggest environmental cost comes from the energy used in growing and drying the mushroom composites, so using cleaner energy sources could make them much more sustainable.

Environmental impact of bioplastic use: A review

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Bioplastics are plastic-like materials made from renewable sources like corn, seaweed, and mushroom mycelium instead of petroleum. While they’re often promoted as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics, they have their own problems including methane emissions and using farmland needed for food production. However, research shows that despite these drawbacks, bioplastics generally cause less environmental harm than traditional petroleum-based plastics.

Sustainability in Cosmetic Dermatology: Moving Toward an Ecologically Responsible Future

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Cosmetic dermatology clinics and companies are adopting more environmentally responsible practices to reduce their impact on the planet. This includes switching to biodegradable ingredients, using renewable energy, implementing waste reduction through refillable packaging, and using AI to optimize operations. The industry is also embracing ethical sourcing of ingredients and transparent supply chains through technologies like blockchain to verify sustainability claims and reduce misleading environmental marketing.

Study on the Properties and Design Applications of Polyester–Cotton Matrix Mycelium Composite Materials

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Researchers developed eco-friendly composite materials by growing oyster mushroom mycelium on waste polyester-cotton textile fibers. The optimal blend was 65% polyester and 35% cotton, which balanced strength, water resistance, and ability to break down in soil. These materials could replace foam plastics in packaging and home products while helping solve the problem of textile waste.

Experimental Assessment of Multiple Properties of Mycelium-Based Composites with Sewage Sludge and Bagasse

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Researchers developed a sustainable building material by growing mushroom mycelium (fungal threads) on sewage sludge and bagasse waste. The resulting composites were lightweight, strong enough for highway construction, and environmentally friendly compared to conventional materials made from expanded polystyrene or cement. This innovation offers a promising way to reduce both construction waste and municipal sewage sludge disposal challenges.

Agricultural Waste-Derived Biopolymers for Sustainable Food Packaging: Challenges and Future Prospects

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This review explores how agricultural waste like rice husks and corn cobs can be transformed into eco-friendly packaging materials to replace harmful plastic. Currently, most plastics take hundreds of years to decompose and cause serious environmental damage, but biopolymers derived from farm waste are completely biodegradable. The article discusses various ways to extract these materials and improve their properties, while identifying remaining challenges that need to be solved before widespread commercial adoption.

The Fungus Among Us: Innovations and Applications of Mycelium-Based Composites

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Mycelium-based composites are eco-friendly building materials made by growing mushroom fungus on agricultural waste like sawdust and straw. These materials are lightweight, provide excellent insulation and soundproofing, and are much more sustainable than synthetic alternatives. However, they absorb water easily and aren’t strong enough for load-bearing structures, making them best suited for insulation and non-structural panels.

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Potential environmental impact of mycelium composites on African communities