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Who knew that fungi could do us good in many ways? Well, scientists did and they have another idea regarding these little creatures. It seems that soon fungi will have a bigger impact on the leather industry, and they may even replace the leathers made of animals. According to a recent research paper by the University of Vienna , Imperial College London, and RMIT University in Australia, leather created out of fungi could just exceed the regular leather and become a sustainable and cost-effective replacement. “Fungi-derived leather substitutes are an emerging class of ethically and environmentally responsible fabrics that […]

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