Plastic-Eating Mushroom: How an Amazon Fungus Could Transform Waste, Industry, and the Environment
A unique fungus discovered in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest can digest plastic even in oxygen-poor environments, offering hope in the fight against pollution. But its potential collides with Ecuador’s ongoing battle between oil wealth, rainforest preservation, and community survival. Beyond waste cleanup, fungi are also reshaping fashion, construction, farming, and environmental restoration.
