Less Water Consumption
On average, growing 1 pound of mushrooms only requires 1.8 gallons of water. Compare that to 1 avocado, which requires 60 gallons of water, or 1 pound of corn, which requires 127 gallons!
(Source: WaterFootprint.org)
Fewer Carbon Emissions
A serving of mushrooms equates to just 0.08 kg of CO2 emissions. Only lentils have a lower per serving CO2 emission level. (Source: AmericanMushroom.org)
Less Energy Consumption
On average, growing 1 lb of mushrooms requires just 1 kWH of energy, which is roughly equal to the amount of energy used to brew a pot of coffee. (Source: AmericanMushroom.org)
Efficient Land Use
In one year, a million pounds of mushrooms can be grown on a single acre of land. (Source: MushroomCouncil.org)
Raw Material Upcycling
Mushrooms are grown on upcycled and composted materials (like manure, sawdust, and straw) which are leftovers from other parts of the agriculture process. (Source: EcoMushrooms.org)
Lower Waste Generation
Following harvest, the substrate that produced the mushrooms is a great byproduct that has multiple uses on crops, in landscaping, and in reclamation projects. (Source: AmericanMushroom.org)
