18.11.20 - Episode 11 Mykor & Making Waste Valuable
Ever wondered what happens to wood and garden waste? With a little help from mushroom mycelium (the root), listen to Mykor founder, Valentina Dipietro, describe how one innovative process can transform wood waste into the next must have decor for your home.
Join host Ryan Wallace speak to Valentina Dipietro, founder of Mykor. Using mushroom mycelium (the root), a natural glue, Mykor takes wood waste that is to be discarded and transforms it into the latest fashionable pieces for your home. Mykor is a biotechnology and design company which has at its core digital design and bio-fabrication inspired by nature. Listen to find out more about how these innovative processes can bring the feeling of nature into the home environment. Find out more from the MyKor website.
Fact: Two for one! Firstly, the oldest mushroom (A honey mushroom) is 2,500 years old and can be found in Oregon, USA. Its root system covers 2,200 acres of land and is slowly out competing the other vegetation. It is the largest living organism on the planet. Secondly, when mushrooms are added to solvents vibrant colours can be produced, from yellows to lobster pink!
Fact: Two for one! Firstly, the oldest mushroom (A honey mushroom) is 2,500 years old and can be found in Oregon, USA. Its root system covers 2,200 acres of land and is slowly out competing the other vegetation. It is the largest living organism on the planet. Secondly, when mushrooms are added to solvents vibrant colours can be produced, from yellows to lobster pink!