According to Dezeen, sustainable wellness startup Gob has created a pair of "compostable" earplugs made out of mycelium, which is the "fibrous underground root network of mushrooms." They break down ...

But don’t toss the pod! The leftover bean can still work its magic. Use it to make homemade vanilla extract, infuse cream, milk, or sugar for other recipes, or even enhance a pot of coffee or tea.