Using Fungi and Agricultural Waste to Grow Composite Materials

Ecovative Design is an outfit in Green Island, NY that is aiming to replace conventional packing materials (like styrofoam) by growing an alternative. The process of creating the composites involves using agricultural waste and fungi to actually grow a new composite material. The material production process uses less oil than traditional styrofoam materials, and can also be composted in your backyard after use. This certainly seems like the future of composites, so keep your eyes peeled for more developments!

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