Dr Maria Gaviria

Fungi Life is harnessing fungal biotechnology to create sustainable ingredients for the chemical sector, replacing fossil-based additives and driving net-zero emissions.

The product is an innovative, sustainable biosurfactant using fungal biotechnology as a direct alternative to harmful petrochemical surfactants. This product addresses the environmental issues of petrochemical emissions and ecosystem contamination by offering a 100% biodegradable, non-toxic, and low-emission solution. The biosurfactant is highly effective in reducing surface tension for applications such as cleaning, food processing, and bioremediation, providing stability between different phases like oil and water.

It is produced through a precision fermentation process that revalorizes agro-industrial waste, contributing to a circular economy. This makes the solution not only environmentally friendly, but economically viable also. The product is safe for both humans and the ecosystem, and its low carbon footprint can help industries transition toward net-zero emissions.