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Canadian Researchers Deploy Mycelium to Transform Human Waste into Compost
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. University of British Columbia  launched the  world's first mushroom-powered waterless toilet , using fungal networks to convert human waste into nutrient-rich compost Laboratory tests indicate mycelium liners remove over 90% of odour-causing compounds  whilst supporting microbial decomposition without water, electricity, or chemicals The system requires only four maintenance visits annually  and is expected to produce 600 litres
Nov 2


Fungi-Enhanced Phytoremediation: A Natural Solution for Mercury-Contaminated Soil
Mercury (Hg) contamination is a severe environmental issue, especially in artisanal gold mining areas. Tailings from these sites...
Mar 30


Endophytic Fungi Could Offer a Low-Cost Solution for Wastewater Treatment
Water pollution from industrial and agricultural activities is a growing environmental concern, especially in regions with high...
Mar 3


Pleurotus-Powered Water Filtration: Potential Solution to South Africa's Water Crisis
In an effort to alleviate the burden of water contamination, Prof Patricks Voua Otomo , Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology...
Oct 18, 2024


Fungi Attracting Textile: French Municipality is Betting on Mycofiltration to Purify its Rainwater.
Bio-inspired innovation is gaining traction among French municipalities, as seen in Plourin-lès-Morlaix's, in the Ouest of France. The...
Apr 27, 2024
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