Econooc beehive made from mushroom and plastic waste

Econooc hive logo
Type of organisation or company
Country
Ireland
City
Limerick
Language for original content
Scope
Submitted by
Technopolis Group
Ongoing
Yes
Description

Econooc hive is a sustainable solution that aims to recover bee population loss. It is estimated that a third of all bee species in Ireland could be extinct by 2030, causing a crisis for wildlife and horticulture.

The primary material of this beehive is mycelium, a material derived from mushrooms. It is also made using a natural substance that repels viruses that are deadly to bees, such as the varroa mite. The Econooc hive has been shaped to include a landing pad and a ventilation hole, made of plastic waste.

Main results
  • A creative innovation addressing the urgent issue of the declining bee population in Ireland
  • Innovative use of natural and recycled waste materials.