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A Kenyan company uses mushroom roots and waste to make affordable, biodegradable building panels, cutting costs by a third and supporting sustainable housing.
A mushroom farm near Nairobi, Kenya, is using mycelium—fungus roots—combined with agricultural waste to create low-cost, biodegradable building panels.
The company MycoTile produces around 3,000 square meters monthly for insulation, walls, and interiors, cutting construction costs by about a third.
The panels, used in homes across Nairobi, offer temperature control and durability comparable to traditional materials.
With a housing deficit of at least 2 million units, the innovation supports Kenya’s decarbonization goals and provides affordable, sustainable solutions for low-income families.
Government backing and access to research facilities aid its growth, while similar projects in Namibia and the Netherlands highlight a global shift toward eco-friendly construction.
Una empresa keniana utiliza raíces de hongos y desechos para hacer paneles de construcción asequibles y biodegradables, reduciendo los costos en un tercio y apoyando la vivienda sostenible.