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Green Gift Ideas: Glow in the Dark Mushroom Kit

0 by Krystal Persaud on November 29, 2011

Forest Organics’ Glow in the Dark Mushroom Kit is a fun at-home system for growing your own bioluminescent fungi – all you need to provide is a log!

Editor's Note: We're getting into the holiday spirit here at Crisp Green, which means helping you find the crispest, greenest, most innovative gifts for all the tech and design geeks on your list! Check back often, because we'll be featuring a new gift idea almost every day between now and December 25th. Happy Holidays!

Coolest Things About Forest Organics’ Glow in the Dark Mushroom Kit: Bioluminescence! This holiday season, allow Panellus Stipticus, the fungi included in the kit, to provide the ambient lighting in your home. Ever wonder why things glow in the dark? With your purchase, you also receive a booklet that tells you more about the science behind bioluminescence, its mythology, and its role in nature.

Perfect Gift Idea For: People interested in experimenting with urban agriculture. This mushroom kit is a great stepping stone to learn about growing your own food without making a big financial or time commitment. Also a great gift for children with a curiosity for science who enjoy hands-on projects.

How You Can Get One: You can order a mushroom kit online directly through Forest Organics' Website or visit the Forest Organics' Etsy Shop. Kits are available for only $26.95.

Source: Forest Organics

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Krystal Persaud is an industrial designer currently based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She believes industrial design can (and will) revolutionize the fields of sustainability and public health. In 2010, Krystal graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in industrial design. In 2009, she studied in Lund, Sweden and founded “The Closed Loop”, a design research experiment that analyzed how to reduce an individual’s trash output to zero. Krystal has previously worked for the Georgia Sustainability Division under the Department of Natural Resources helping companies reduce their impact on the environment & create a culture of conservation. Most recently, she has developed medical devices for immunization programs in developing countries. She is currently creating a line of biodegradable crafts for children.

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