by Lorna Kaufmann | Nov 5, 2025 | Blog
Imagine you’ve sourced recyclable material, optimized your packaging design, introduced return systems, and then: your packaging ends up in landfill… The material cycle is broken and the benefits of using recyclable materials are lost in a pile of waste. New or...
by Lorna Kaufmann | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog
The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is here, bringing with it the obligation to make packaging more sustainable. New regulations may seem complex. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. If you’re tempted to wait for clear instructions — don’t. Companies...
by Lorna Kaufmann | Feb 4, 2025 | Blog
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was officially adopted by the European Council last December. Leaving around 18 months to focus on implementation, the PPWR will take effect on the 12th of August 2026. The regulation aims to reduce the amount of...
by Lorna Kaufmann | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog, Mushroom Packaging
As global awareness grows around the dangers of plastic to wildlife and human health, particularly in marine environments, mycelium provides a solution. Mycelium’s natural durability and biodegradability make it a sustainable alternative to plastic foam, commonly used...
by Lorna Kaufmann | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Mushroom Packaging
The next generation of consumers is here, and they are calling for real, lasting change. Generation Alpha, on track to become the largest consumer base for companies by 2027, has grown up in a world where climate change is at the forefront of conversations. Their...
by Lorna Kaufmann | Apr 23, 2024 | Blog, Mushroom Packaging
A recent study by Dr. Lukas Kenner, working at the Medical University of Vienna found something worrying: cancer cells might grow faster when they get in contact with microplastics. While there are still some uncertainties in the research, it’s another sign that...