DCD Zero Downtime: The Bi-Weekly Data Center Show
Episode 56 - Mushroom recycling with Joanne Rodriguez, Mycocycle
May 30, 2024
Joanne Rodriguez, CEO at Mycocycle, discusses using mycelium to recycle data center construction waste, create new materials, and reduce carbon emissions. They explore mobile bioprocessors for on-site waste processing, transforming materials like gypsum, rubber, and carpet into valuable raw materials. The conversation highlights using mycelium in construction, partnerships with hyperscale companies, and innovative business models for mushroom recycling.
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- Mycocycle utilizes mycelium to recycle data center waste into new construction materials, promoting sustainability.
- Mycocycle's My Container technology efficiently processes waste materials to create bio-based raw materials for construction applications.
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Decarbonizing Construction Materials with Fungi
Microcycle is leveraging fungi's natural functions to clean and build, targeting a circular economy in construction. By decentralizing waste management, their mobile bioprocessor in Kansas City processes gypsum drywall waste, reducing CO2 emissions. The company's innovative approach involves turning waste into new bio-based raw materials, promoting sustainability and reducing the need for virgin materials.
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