omar bentaleb
CEO
Mycelium innovations
Grombalia, Tunisia
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I am the founder of Mycelium Innovation, a startup transforming palm waste and mushrooms into sustainable and biodegradable packaging to replace plastics.
My organisation
Mycelium Innovation is a Tunisian startup that transforms abundant palm waste into sustainable, biodegradable, and compostable packaging. By combining agricultural by-products with mycelium the root structure of mushrooms, we create eco-friendly alternatives to plastics that are strong, versatile, and fully aligned with circular economy principles. Our process is energy and water-efficient, absorbs CO₂, and tackles both plastic pollution and open-air waste burning. When planted, our packaging can even grow flowers, turning waste into new life. Starting with the bio-cosmetics sector, we provide customized packaging solutions to companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining quality and design.