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  • Fungi Features: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material

    Free Library of Philadelphia (Parkway Central Branch) 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Have you ever heard that mushrooms will save the world? Join Philly Myco Club’s own Christian Kustra to solve the plastic problem! WHEN: Wed., Aug. 6, 6 PMWHERE: Science and Wellness Center (Room 202) at Parkway Central Library1901 Vine StreetPhiladelphiaCost? Offered for FREE thanks to Free Library of Philadelphia Plastic is not a viable long-term solution for the items we throw away often. Do you want to learn about fungi-based alternatives? Come join Christian Kustra a mechanical engineer and Philadelphia Mycology Club volunteer to discuss mycelium biomaterials, a durable, fire resistant, biodegradable technology. Learn how they are made, how they compare to existing materials,