Mycoremediation and Its Fungal Powers with Dr. Oona Snoeyenbos-West
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Mycoremediation and Its Fungal Powers with Dr. Oona Snoeyenbos-West
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Oona Snoeyenbos-West, an environmental microbiologist and co-founder of MycoMine, a pioneering startup using fungi to clean up pollution. With over two decades of experience, Oona is at the forefront of mycoremediation — the process of using fungi’s mycelium networks to break down environmental pollutants like oil spills, heavy metals, and plastics.
We discuss her journey from a childhood fascination with dinosaurs to building a company that bridges the gap between lab science and real-world impact. Oona shares the challenges of scaling fungal solutions, navigating regulatory hurdles, and the potential of fungi to turn waste into valuable materials, from mycelium leather to biofertilizers.
If you’re curious about how fungi can help clean our water, restore soils, and inspire new industries, this conversation is for you. We also explore why investment, education, and collaboration are key to unlocking fungi’s full potential.
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