If you’ve been curious about mycelium—the fibrous strands in mushrooms that have lately been used to grow sustainable building materials—but hesitate at the idea of constructing your next house out of fungus, take the first step with this fully biodegradable pendant shade from designer Danielle Trofe. The Cup Light has a spongy texture (its shade is made by binding mycelium with a hemp substrate) that gives it a soft, organic glow. Photo 5 of 37 in The Best New Products to Jazz Up Your Kitchen and Bath

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If you’ve been curious about mycelium—the fibrous strands in mushrooms that have lately been used to grow sustainable building materials—but hesitate at the idea of constructing your next house out of fungus, take the first step with this fully biodegradable pendant shade from designer Danielle Trofe. The Cup Light has a spongy texture (its shade is made by binding mycelium with a hemp substrate) that gives it a soft, organic glow.