Fungi are the unsung heroes of recycling.

They play a vital role in breaking down organic matter for plants to use.

Now we've discovered fungi can clean up oil and plastic.

And their root systems are being used to create alternatives to plastic , wood and bricks.

Who knew the humble mushroom could be so versatile?

The Magic of Mushrooms recorded 10 March 2019 WOMAD Planet Talks

Speakers

Dr Brian Pickles -Lecturer in Ecology University of Reading

Dr Alison Pouliot - Ecologist and ANU Honorary Fellow

Dr Michael Hornblow - Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Design University of Tasmania.

Gavin McIntyre Co-founder of Ecovative Design

Host- RN's Robyn Williams