Fungi: mycelia, mushrooms & more

Mycelium is the body of the fungus, often found underground as a network of root-like filaments or hyphae, whereas the better-known mushrooms are the fruiting bodies, analogous to the apples of a tree. Because of its strength, flexibility and biodegradability, mycelium is an unusually versatile material that has already been harnessed as alternative leather for bags and clothes, degradable eco-packaging and even interior architecture. Its tactile qualities and density also make it an attractive meat substitute.

(...) mycoremediation companies are determined to show that employing fungi is an economical and eco-friendly strategy to deal with the global problem of pollution.

Note: This article talks mainly about companies, but since it is about mycoremediation companies, I thought that it's worth knowing about these projects.