Israeli Startup Offers Solution to Combat Climate Change: a ‘Honeycomb’ Made Up of Billions of Microbes to Absorb Carbon Dioxide From the Atmosphere

The Israeli startup company Ecovative, based in the border town of Yeroham, is working on a novel initiative to combat the effects of climate change. The company is growing a unique structure they call the “BioPortal,” resembling a massive honeycomb, comprised of billions of microbes. These microbes are a type of fungus known as mycelium, which have the capability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This innovative approach aims to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the consequences of climate change. <br><br>Ecovative has been experimenting with this concept for over a decade, using mycelium to create various sustainable products. Their latest project, the BioPortal, is designed to be an immersive experience, with visitors literally entering the structure. Once inside, they are surrounded by the organism, which absorbs the carbon dioxide from their breath and converts it into oxygen at a faster rate than photosynthesis. The ultimate goal is to deploy this technology globally, with potential applications in urban planning and architecture as a means to combat the urban heat island effect.