Technology7/19/2025The Verge

A mushroom casket marks a first for ‘green burials’ in the US

A mushroom casket marks a first for ‘green burials’ in the US

The article discusses the "Living Cocoon," a casket made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, created by Bob Hendrikx, the founder and CEO of Loop Biotech. This casket marks the first "green burial" using a mushroom-based casket in North America, which took place in Maine. The article highlights that the mushroom casket provides a more sustainable option for burials, as part of a growing trend towards environmentally-friendly funeral practices. The article quotes Hendrikx, who describes himself as "probably the only architect who created a final home," emphasizing the unique nature of this mushroom-based casket design.

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