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The new packing material grew out of a researcher's fascination with the mushroom fungal mycelium.
The new packing material grew out of a researcher's fascination with the mushroom fungal mycelium, which he spotted on a hike. He became interested in the structure's ability to bind with other organic materials into a foam-like material.
Credit: Ecovative Design
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