First Australian buried in coffin grown from mushroom mycelium

A woman in the Blue Mountains became the first Australian buried in a coffin grown from mushrooms and hemp.

Why it mattersOffers Australians an eco-friendly burial that improves soil instead of harming it.

AustraliaAustralians now have a sustainable burial option as an alternative to traditional wood coffins and carbon-emitting cremation.

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