People seem to be pretty divided on if they like mushrooms solely based on how they taste, but there’s no denying that those fungi can be used in ways that a lot of folks don’t realize, including acting as a substitute for all kinds of materials. And one company that is leading the charge in this field is Ecovative Design.

The New York-based company has been around since 2007 and the folks there are determined to make the planet a better place by using mycelium, basically a network of fungal threads, as an alternative to all kinds of harmful materials.

The company produces over one million pounds each year of its mushroom-based product that can be used as an alternative to Styrofoam.

 

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Here’s a great video that shows how their product can be used as an alternative to your regular adult beverage containers.

 

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And now the company is turning its eye toward using mycelium as an eco-friendly alternative to meat. Ecovative co-founder Eben Bayer says that his company’s product can be used to make a “very compelling bacon”.

And there’s even talk of using these mushroom-based materials in the construction business.

How amazing is this mushroom insulation block?! Completely organic and sustainable #greenliving #construction pic.twitter.com/gjgLCWbCgS

— Eric Cole Architecture (@EricColeLtd) September 30, 2019

It seems like the sky’s the limit for Ecoative and similar businesses.

Keep an eye on this company and others like it!

We have a feeling they’re only going to get bigger and better!