<ul><li>Researchers at EMPA have created a living biodegradable material made from fungi that can decompose organic waste like trash bags.</li><li>The mycelium used in the study is from the split-gill mushroom, known for reacting to moisture and actively decomposing wood and other plant materials.</li><li>The material can be used in various applications such as producing sensors, bio- and paper batteries, strong and thin fibers, and plastic-like films.</li><li>The researchers envision using this living biodegradable material for compostable objects like plastic bags and other packaging materials, combining traditional fiber material science with the new field of living materials.</li></ul>

living biodegradable material made from fungi can make bags that decompose waste

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