WHEN WILL YOU STOP EATING PLASTIC? Will this new material save the planet?!

Can a fungus really replace plastics? Will this new material make plastic obsolete?
Did you know that we consume up to 5 grams of microplastics every week?! Plastics are literally in everything. From your technology to your clothing, from farms to grocery stores you can’t escape them. They are used to build our vehicles, our drinkware, our exercise equipment, and everything in between. The invention and development of plastics from the late 19th century to today has been both a blessing and a curse. In today’s video, we want to talk about a fascinating alternative. Fungus! Yes, Fungus! Can we move forward without plastics that are harmful to our bodies and the environment? Can a material based off of fungus, specifically Mycelium, create the next revolution in an industry that has relied so heavily on synthetics? Can Mushrooms save the PLANET FROM PLASTIC? These answers and more in today’s video - welcome to Tech Mandate!