There are several common topics related to non-food mycelium products that people want to know more about, including:

  • Bioplastics: People seek information on how mycelium can be used to create biodegradable and compostable plastics as an alternative to traditional plastics.

  • Building materials: Consumers want to know how mycelium can be used as insulation, soundproofing, and as a substitute for concrete in building materials.

  • Bioremediation: People investigate how mycelium can be used to break down and remove pollutants in soil and water.

  • Filters and adsorbents: People often search for information on how mycelium can be used to create filters and adsorbents that can be used to remove pollutants and heavy metals from water.

  • Soil amendments: A popular topic is how mycelium can be used to improve soil health, by adding microorganisms and increasing nutrient availability.

  • Mycelium-based products manufacturing: People want to know more about companies that are using mycelium to create eco-friendly products.

  • Mycelium in construction: There has been much public interest on how mycelium can be used as a building material, such as insulation and soundproofing.

  • Mycelium in packaging: There is demand for sustainable non-polluting packagin, including  how mycelium can be used as a packaging material, as a sustainable alternative to plastic.

  • Mycelium in biotechnology: There is much public interest in on how mycelium can be used in biotechnology, such as in bioplastics, bio-remediation, and other related research.

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