Fungi Town: Fungus Among Us

From fungi leather to packaging, discover how scientists and designers are working with nature’s secret engineers to tackle real world problems, with Dr. Peter Wellham (Really Clever Co.) and Adam Davies (Ty Syml).

Discover how the humble fungi is revolutionizing modern design and technology at Hay Castle's Fungi Town. This talk will showcase how people are harnessing nature's secret engineers to create sustainable solutions for real-world problems. Explore the incredible potential of mycelium—the intricate root structure of fungi—to replace environmentally harmful materials like plastic foam and animal leather. Learn about the science behind these innovative biomaterials, which can be grown quickly and with minimal environmental impact, offering a compostable alternative for everything from high-end fashion to protective packaging.

This event is part of Fungi Town, a celebration of all things fungi in Hay-on-Wye.