Greensulate

Having discovered that these mushroom roots could be used like this, they went on to create a material called Greensulate, which they hope could eventually replace the petrochemical-based expanded polystyrene, currently used to make rigid board insulation for roofs and walls.

BBC News | Technology | World Edition 2009

Greensulate was recently selected into a program, Growth Opportunity Loan and Services Program (GOLS), sponsored by The Clinton Foundation, Booz & Co.,

Amy E. Norquist: Green Work Is Women's Work Amy E. Norquist 2010

But women are perfectly capable of participating in the green economy, says Amy Norquist, President and CEO of green roofing company Greensulate.

Bryce Covert: The Other Side of the 'Mancession': Women Left Behind Bryce Covert 2010

As the owner of a women-owned green roofing business, called Greensulate, I can say that my company has benefited in significant ways from the stimulus act and from growing awareness of the value of green jobs and the green industry among supporters.

Amy E. Norquist: Green Work Is Women's Work Amy E. Norquist 2010

But women are perfectly capable of participating in the green economy, says Amy Norquist, President and CEO of green roofing company Greensulate.

Bryce Covert: The Other Side of the 'Mancession': Women Left Behind Bryce Covert 2010

The direct benefit to Greensulate came through training funds (using funding from the stimulus act) from NYC Small Business Solutions.

Amy E. Norquist: Green Work Is Women's Work Amy E. Norquist 2010

Greensulate was recently selected into a program, Growth Opportunity Loan and Services Program (GOLS), sponsored by The Clinton Foundation, Booz & Co.,

Amy E. Norquist: Green Work Is Women's Work Amy E. Norquist 2010

The direct benefit to Greensulate came through training funds (using funding from the stimulus act) from NYC Small Business Solutions.

Amy E. Norquist: Green Work Is Women's Work Amy E. Norquist 2010

As the owner of a women-owned green roofing business, called Greensulate, I can say that my company has benefited in significant ways from the stimulus act and from growing awareness of the value of green jobs and the green industry among supporters.

Amy E. Norquist: Green Work Is Women's Work Amy E. Norquist 2010

The article also covers Ecovative Design, a start-up in Green Island, New York, that's building a mycelium factory to make products like  EcoCradle packaging and Greensulate insulation (shown). —

Talk about your magic mushrooms. Mycelium shows promise as building material 2010