Mycelium can help us avoid packaging waste
11.03.2024

Image (Binocular): Uni Göttingen/Michael Unger
Mycelium of the fungus Ganoderma resinaceum on a natural substrate.
The mycelium, the network of thin fungal strands, is a suitable material for packaging. A new research project led by BIBA at the University of Bremen is focussing on this biodegradable material as well as the production, use and recycling of packaging.
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