Czech start-up receives medal for biodegradable polystyrene substitute made from mushrooms

Published: Dec. 6, 2022, 1:06 p.m.

Single-use plastic packaging contributes to landfill waste and microplastics in the oceans and drinking water. Small Czech firm Myco's mycelium-based packaging material offers a completely biodegradable alternative \u2013 and received recognition for it at this year's\xa0Energy Globe World Awards.