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Fungi fix: Dutch designer Dierkx shows mycelium can convert waste plastic into protein bars

Fungi fix: Dutch designer Dierkx shows mycelium can convert waste plastic into protein bars

October 13, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, designer Odette Dierkx has envisioned a new concept for producing protein bars: dried mycelium that has been fed waste plastics. Dubbed Plastik Protein, the mycelium powder contains amino acids, fiber, and nutrients that can be used as food ingredients. The protein bars would be made by mixing the powder with natural flavoring, […]

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