GOB mycelium earplugs

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Fungi, Mushrooms & Mycelium

GOB and Ecovative Introduce World’s First Mycelium-Based Compostable Earplugs

San Francisco-based startup GOB has launched the world’s first compostable earplugs made entirely from mycelium, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic-based earplugs. Mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, offers a biodegradable solution to the estimated 40 billion plastic earplugs produced globally each year, many of which contribute to environmental pollution. The earplugs are created in partnership with Ecovative, a leader in mycelium technology, and are produced using agricultural byproducts that are formed into shape by robotic systems. GOB’s earplugs have been designed to maintain sound clarity while providing effective noise reduction.  Unlike traditional foam earplugs that can distort certain frequencies, GOB’s product is described as offering balanced sound absorption while avoiding the muffling effect commonly associated with PVC-based products. Earplugs that feed the soil GOB’s …

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