Fungi to Fertiliser: How Mushroom Roots Could Replace Thermocol in India

Created by IIT Kanpur alumnus Chaitanya Dubey, Kinoko Biotech’s innovation uses mushroom mycelium and agricultural waste to form a sturdy, lightweight alternative to conventional polystyrene. The result? A material that decomposes in just 60–90 days, produces zero pollution, and turns into natural fertiliser when discarded.