Mycocycle, Inc.

About

Mycocycle, Inc. is a woman-owned biotechnology company based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, founded in 2018. The company specializes in transforming construction and industrial waste into low-carbon, biobased raw materials using fungal mycelium. Mycocycle's innovative process diverts waste from landfills and reduces toxins, contributing to a circular economy in the construction supply chain. The company offers several patent-pending products designed for integration into new building materials, including MycoFILL, a mycocomposite bulking agent; MycoFIBER, a biobased material alternative; and MycoFOAM, a low-embodied carbon foam substitute. Mycocycle's approach addresses significant waste issues in the construction sector, providing environmentally safe alternatives to traditional materials while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.