Breakthrough
Feb 20, 2026
Fungus vs. Plastic
Researchers look to nature for a solution: a new, water- and oil-proof food packaging material made of mycelium from mushrooms and cellulose nanofibrils from wood that easily decomposes.
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Chemical Risks
Over a quarter of the 16,000 chemicals used to make plastic pose risks to human health.
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Rapid Growth
Researchers cut the mycelium growth process down from weeks to just three days, speeding up production.
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Ocean Impact
19-23 million tons of plastics make their way annually into rivers, lakes and the ocean.
