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flag A Kenyan company uses mushroom roots and waste to make affordable, biodegradable building panels, cutting costs by a third and supporting sustainable housing.

flag A mushroom farm near Nairobi, Kenya, is using mycelium—fungus roots—combined with agricultural waste to create low-cost, biodegradable building panels. flag The company MycoTile produces around 3,000 square meters monthly for insulation, walls, and interiors, cutting construction costs by about a third. flag The panels, used in homes across Nairobi, offer temperature control and durability comparable to traditional materials. flag 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. flag 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.

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