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[@vultureculture7707]

I've done this! I grew some amazing phoenix mushrooms using coffee grounds.

[@daniellegomes5465]

Coffee ground in the landfill is compost. In brazil we throw the used coffee in ferns or other house plants,but ferns grow super pretty with it.

[@amicisun]

will these give us a caffeine boost?

[@VR00100]

100% without a doubt
That's the reason why we don't spray pesticides that much anymore, instead we use GMOs (be it we don't know the long term effects). Plants/Fungi basically absorb whatever nutrient it is given, that's why when you keep a white rose in blue dye-ed water solution the rose will turn blue.
I still think it would be fine to have them once in a blue moon, however eating them regularly might give the same side effects as regular caffeine. If you are a heart patient of any sort it should be clear that this should not be consumed then

[@rustyed1]

coffee grounds naturally decompose in landfills.

[@ConstantChaos1]

What? No they dont, they decompose anaerobically inside of plastic bags
Not aerobically on the surface and in the soil but in giant lined pits that prevent natural processes

[@maestoso47]

coffee grounds are not the problem damn

[@untaintedwheelchair]

Anything that gets sent to landfill is a problem long term.

[@mang0donald874]

"to eliminate waste". Bruh you're growing them in plastic bags. Tell me this process is a net negative for the landfill cuz I doubt it

[@veeraboddu4630]

Bruh, imagine buying mushrooms and eating them instead of drinking coffee

[@slizzardshroomer9666]

Why not both?

[@uhurus2]

bruh

[@ChristopherBurton-gp4ls]

Bruh, imagine having a functioning brain

[@ConstantChaos1]

Way ahead of you my dude

[@nexe9468]

And grow in plastic bags..... After use, coffe byproducts do nt end in the landfill?

[@untaintedwheelchair]

Sent to commercial composting facilities for further processing and distribution or, as in some cases, collected and used locally by the public and businesses.

[@ConstantChaos1]

I'm pretty sure they are looking for bio plastic options if they arent already using one

[@cpranav88]

Please grow psychedelic mushrooms on coffee. It will have a coffee punch too

[@salty82ndveteran]

I can't wait to have my system set up again for growing psilocybin containing mushrooms.

[@GGray.]

OK. Anyone asked?

[@Here_Today_]

Using coffee grounds?

[@alanrunner6397]

Is it like in seeds? Genuinely curious 🧐

[@ElijahCem]

​@@alanrunner6397
Fungi grow from spores actually! It's super interesting.

[@YoungGandalf2325]

Do the mushrooms taste like coffee?

[@slizzardshroomer9666]

No

[@universeslap]

I know, that mushrooms in general absorb many substances from enviroment, so I'm curious if it by any chance pick up some caffeine from those coffee grounds??

[@60secondpages]

Not only that they gain tattoos, linen shirts, and spend hours talking about festivals.

[@dinkvjr]

Love this idea 💡 so smart

[@_Cloun]

Love this!😊

[@aurorasun-qs1pg]

So do these mushrooms contain caffeine?

[@Ceramic_disc]

Not only that😊

[@mang0donald874]

How does this "eliminate waste" as you claim?

[@dinglesworld]

Great 💯🤩✅

[@swapnacappi-dc5rb]

Woww nice 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

So what happens to the bag of coffee grounds after the mushrooms are grown in it?

[@eirschu8973]

😂 exactly. Brainwashing at it's finest

[@untaintedwheelchair]

Have you looked at the food industry industry as a whole? Almost everything is wrapped in plastic either during production or transportation, or by the time it reaches the end consumer for presentation/convenience/preservation.
At least this industry diverts hundreds of tonnes of compost from landfill. The bags in this controlled setting may also be bioplastic and composted in an commercial setting where certain temperature conditions are met.
A little critical thinking goes a long way.

[@TheRayRayVideos]

Don’t eat these mushrooms after mid day

[@GGray.]

Why? And your source? Has to be a peer reviewed journal and has to be at most from 5 years ago nothing older. If not then stop the BS.

[@dinglesworld]

I’ll trust you bro. ⚠️

[@slizzardshroomer9666]

The mushrooms don't contain caffeine

[@TheRayRayVideos]

This was a joke

[@MrOmagaG]

@@GGray.I hope that you are joking

[@ChickenLegPotatoCorn]

This is hype

[@jeannine7002]

Yuck 🤮

[@dilrukshijayalath877]

Do you have mental problem

[@mang0donald874]

You're the one who can't speak properly haha