AN EXTRA SPECIAL POP-UP WITH SEED & SPROUT

Giving Mycelium its Moment

Guess what?! Our fave local eco lifestyle brand has set up shop at Habitat with a revolutionary pop-up store, designed in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology, and kitted out with structures solely made from fungi.

Mycelium, the non-fruiting body of a mushroom, is rapidly gaining popularity as an eco-friendly material as it’s infinitely renewable and can be regrown and recycled time and time again. With many industries in search of more sustainable solutions, mycelium provides a world of endless possibilities.

Alongside the Swinburne team, Seed & Sprout have put their own spin on it, creating pieces grown from mycelium to perfectly display their eco-friendly range.

“Our goal was to create an interesting, yet functional alternative to traditional materials often used in retail stores, with everything from seating and lighting to shelving and in-store display units being made from the fungi material.”

Sally Tullett, CEO of Seed & Sprout, says the aim of the project is to deliver something beyond a typical retail space, that supports their philosophy of reusing, recycling and repurposing where possible.

"We want people to be inspired, to think outside the box, share ideas and ultimately, leave feeling like there is hope for a better future." Sally Tullet

Working with Swinburne has allowed Seed & Sprout to push boundaries and create new solutions for customers.

Commenting on the collaboration, Canhui Chen, Swinburne’s Lecturer of Architectural Design and the Mushi project, said that the Made + Mycelium project has been a challenging and rewarding experience.

Come on over, explore the store, and stock a range of the brand's eco-products including popular reusable bags, bars, pantry jars, lunchboxes and more.

Find the store inn our fabulous NEW Easy Street precinct, at: Suite 11, Building B, 5 Easy Street, Habitat - Byron Bay, NSW until the end of Feb 2022.