Myceen develops carbon-negative materials made from mushroom mycelium and timber industry by-products. These circular, high-performance composites are used in construction and interiors for insulation, acoustics, and furniture. Naturally vapour-permeable and toxin-free, they improve indoor air quality and reduce a building’s carbon footprint by up to 20%. Beyond materials, Myceen also advances production technologies to support the growth of the mycelium materials industry.
What kind of product or service is it?
Myceen creates carbon-negative materials grown from mushroom mycelium and organic leftovers, such as sawdust. These natural composites serve as sustainable alternatives for building and interior design. They have already been used as insulation, acoustic panels, and furniture.
Unlike conventional manufacturing, Myceen grows materials through a circular bioprocess where mycelium binds organic leftovers into strong, functional forms, eliminating waste, chemicals, and excess energy use.
How is the solution related to the circular economy?
Myceen’s materials are made from leftover streams of other industries, such as sawdust, hemp, and agricultural by-products. By valorising these resources, the process prevents rapid carbon release that would typically occur through burning. The resulting products are toxin-free and can later be composted or reintroduced into the same production cycle, creating a fully circular material loop.