{"id":280634,"date":"2026-03-20T11:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/?p=280634"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:43:15","slug":"how-circular-is-eps-vs-mycelium-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/de\/blog\/how-circular-is-eps-vs-mycelium-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Zirkularit\u00e4tsvergleich: Kunststoffschaum vs. Myzel Verpackung"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jedes Material auf dem Markt kann heute von sich behaupten, \u201enachhaltig\u201c zu sein. Ein Teil der Herausforderung besteht darin, dass viele der bestehenden Werkzeuge, die zur Messung der Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit eingesetzt werden, sich auf technische Materialien konzentrieren, die in industriellen Systemen wiederverwendet werden. Dadurch sind sie weniger geeignet, um biobasierte Materialien zu bewerten, die so konzipiert sind, dass sie kompostiert werden k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daher ist der Vergleich von Materialien hinsichtlich ihrer Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit nicht immer einfach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Sollten wir weiter recycelbaren Kunststoff f\u00fcr Schutzverpackungen verwenden oder auf Myzel-Verpackungen umsteigen?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Verbessert der Ersatz von Kunststoffband durch Papierband die Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Und wie stark wirken sich Entscheidungen wie bedruckte vs. unbedruckte Kartons auf das gro\u00dfe Ganze aus? &nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese scheinbar kleinen Entscheidungen k\u00f6nnen gro\u00dfe Auswirkungen auf die Nachhaltigkeit haben, da Tausende von Unternehmen Materialien vergleichen, um ihre Verpackungsstrategien an die PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) anzupassen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Um Materialien objektiver zu vergleichen, hat die Ellen MacArthur Foundation den <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/material-circularity-indicator\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/material-circularity-indicator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) entwickelt.<\/a>Dieses Tool misst, wie kreislauff\u00e4hig die Materialstr\u00f6me eines Produkts tats\u00e4chlich sind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In diesem Artikel verwenden wir den MCI, <strong>um die Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit von EPS (expandiertem Polystyrol) und Myzel-Verpackungen zu vergleichen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Recycling kann verschiedene Bedeutungen haben<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nehmen wir zum Beispiel PET-Flaschen: Technisch gesehen z\u00e4hlt es als Recycling, wenn sie zu Fleece-Pullis verarbeitet werden. Allerdings kann das resultierende Material danach nicht mehr weiter recycelt werden. Dieser Prozess wird als Downcycling bezeichnet \u2013 Materialien werden in Produkte minderer Qualit\u00e4t umgewandelt, die ihre Lebensdauer verl\u00e4ngern, bevor sie schlie\u00dflich entsorgt werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take PET bottles for example. Transforming them into fleece sweaters technically counts as recycling. However, the resulting material can no longer be recycled again afterwards. This process is known as downcycling, where materials are transformed into lower-quality products that extend their lifespan before ultimate disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Papier folgt einem \u00e4hnlichen Muster: Es kann zwar mehrmals recycelt werden, aber bei jedem Zyklus verk\u00fcrzen sich die Fasern, bis sie irgendwann nicht mehr verwendbar sind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daraus ergeben sich zwei wichtige, oft \u00fcbersehene Fragen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Wie viel Material wird tats\u00e4chlich f\u00fcr das Recycling gesammelt?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Und wie viel des gesammelten Materials wird tats\u00e4chlich wiederverwendet?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohne hohe Sammel- und Verarbeitungsquoten folgen auch theoretisch recycelbare Materialien oft einem weitgehend linearen Weg. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generell h\u00e4ngt die Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit nicht nur davon ab, ob ein Material recycelt werden <em>kann,<\/em> sondern auch davon, ob alle Komponenten innerhalb des Systems effektiv zur\u00fcckgewonnen und wiederverwendet werden k\u00f6nnen. Bei vielen Materialprozessen gehen bestimmte Eingangsstoffe unterwegs verloren und k\u00f6nnen nicht wieder in den Kreislauf zur\u00fcckgef\u00fchrt werden. Bei EPS zum Beispiel wird das Treibmittel, das f\u00fcr die Herstellung seiner Struktur verwendet wird, w\u00e4hrend der Produktion in die Atmosph\u00e4re freigesetzt und kann nicht zur\u00fcckgewonnen werden. Das bedeutet, dass ein Teil des Systems von Natur aus linear bleibt. Zudem k\u00f6nnen solche Prozessemissionen ein deutlich h\u00f6heres Treibhauspotenzial als CO\u2082 aufweisen und die Umweltbelastung weiter erh\u00f6hen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit geht \u00fcber Recycling hinaus<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laut der <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/topics\/circular-economy-introduction\/overview\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/topics\/circular-economy-introduction\/overview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellen MacArthur Foundation<\/a>zeichnet sich eine Kreislaufwirtschaft durch folgende Merkmale aus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(1) Vermeidung von Abfall und Verschmutzung<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(2) Regeneration der Natur<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(3) Zirkulation von Produkten und Materialien auf h\u00f6chstem Wertniveau<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die meisten herk\u00f6mmlichen Verpackungssysteme erf\u00fcllen nicht alle drei Kriterien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selbst wenn Recycling technisch m\u00f6glich ist, f\u00fchren Qualit\u00e4tsverluste, hoher Energieverbrauch und die Abh\u00e4ngigkeit von neuem Material dazu, dass der Kreislauf selten vollst\u00e4ndig geschlossen wird. Recycling kann den Ressourcenverbrauch verlangsamen, aber es schafft nicht automatisch ein kreislauff\u00e4higes System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gleichzeitig sind nicht alle Materialien f\u00fcr dieselbe Art von Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit ausgelegt. Technische Materialien wie Kunststoffe sollen durch Recycling in industriellen Systemen zirkulieren. Biobasierte Materialien sind daf\u00fcr konzipiert, sicher in nat\u00fcrliche Systeme zur\u00fcckzukehren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hier kommt die Kompostierung ins Spiel \u2013 nicht als nachrangige Option, sondern als grundlegend anderer, kreislauff\u00e4higer Weg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Butterfly_Diagram-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-280644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Butterfly_Diagram-980x655.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Butterfly_Diagram-480x321.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wie der MCI Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit misst<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) hilft, diese Unterschiede sichtbar zu machen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Er betrachtet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eingangsstoffe: woraus das Produkt besteht und woher die Materialien stammen&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ausgangsstoffe: was am Ende der Lebensdauer des Produkts mit ihm geschieht&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anhand von 17 verschiedenen Parametern berechnet das Tool eine Punktzahl zwischen 0 und 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>0 = linear<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 = vollst\u00e4ndig kreislauff\u00e4hig<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Was den MCI besonders n\u00fctzlich macht, ist die Tatsache, dass er reale Bedingungen widerspiegelt \u2013 einschlie\u00dflich unvollst\u00e4ndiger Sammlung, Verarbeitungsverluste und unterschiedlicher End-of-Life-Szenarien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Vergleich von EPS und Myzel-basierten Verpackungen<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Im Rahmen des <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escib.eu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.escib.eu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ESCIB-Projekts<\/a>wandten die Universit\u00e4t Gent den Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) in einer Fallstudie an, um EPS mit unserer Myzel-Verpackung zu vergleichen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Werfen wir einen Blick auf die Ergebnisse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F\u00fcr EPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bestes Szenario (100 % recycelt): MCI \u2248 0,46<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realistisches Szenario (~50 % Recyclingquote weltweit): deutlich niedrigerer MCI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schlechtestes Szenario (Verbrennung\/Deponie): MCI \u2248 0,1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selbst unter idealen Bedingungen ist EPS nur teilweise kreislauff\u00e4hig. Dies liegt gr\u00f6\u00dftenteils daran, dass es von fossilen Rohstoffen abh\u00e4ngt und die Recyclingsysteme ineffizient sind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F\u00fcr Myzel-Verpackungen:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bestes Szenario (100 % kompostiert): MCI \u2248 0,94<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verbrennung mit Energier\u00fcckgewinnung: bis zu 0,64<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schlechtestes Szenario (Deponie): \u2248 0,49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selbst in weniger optimalen Szenarien bleibt die Kreislauff\u00e4higkeit relativ hoch. Tats\u00e4chlich ist das schlechteste Szenario f\u00fcr Myzel-Verpackungen immer noch besser als das beste Szenario f\u00fcr EPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Warum schneidet Myzel-Verpackung besser ab?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der Unterschied liegt darin, wie diese Materialien durch das System flie\u00dfen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EPS folgt einem technischen Kreislauf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abh\u00e4ngig von fossilen Ressourcen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abh\u00e4ngig von Sammel- und Recyclingeffizienz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anf\u00e4llig f\u00fcr Verluste, die das System schnell linear machen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Myzel-Verpackung folgt einem biologischen Kreislauf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hergestellt aus nachwachsenden, schnell wachsenden Materialien<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bindet CO\u2082 von vornherein<sub>2<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>So konzipiert, dass es durch Kompostierung sicher in die Natur zur\u00fcckkehrt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unterst\u00fctzt nat\u00fcrliche Regenerationsprozesse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kompostierung gilt als kreislauff\u00e4hig, weil CO<sub>2<\/sub> in kurzer Zeit freigesetzt und wieder gebunden wird. N\u00e4hrstoffe werden dem Boden zur\u00fcckgef\u00fchrt, und der freigesetzte Kohlenstoff tritt in den nat\u00fcrlichen Kohlenstoffkreislauf der Erde ein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/de\/pilzverpackung\/wie-man-kohlenstoff-recycelt\/\" style=\"background-color:#77946a\">WIE TR\u00c4GT MYCELIUM ZUM RECYCLING VON KOHLENSTOFF BEI?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What this means in practice<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The comparison highlights an important shift in how we think about circularity. It considers more than whether a material <em>kann,<\/em> be recycled, but whether it <em>will be. <\/em>At the same time, materials designed for biological cycles should not be assessed purely through a recycling lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For companies making packaging decisions, the key questions become:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>What is the most realistic end-of-life scenario for this material?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>And does that pathway actually keep the material in a loop, either through recycling or by returning safely to nature?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MCI doesn\u2019t consider everything when it comes to circularity. For example, they don\u2019t fully account for the energy required to keep materials in a loop, such as transport, sorting, and recycling processes. What the MCI does do is make the real-world implications of different material choices visible. And that is a necessary step towards making packaging decisions that are genuinely circular.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Was ist Myzel und wie nutzen wir es zur Herstellung unserer Schutzverpackungen?<\/p>","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":280638,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discovering the World of Fungi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mycelium is a remarkable material the world is only recently getting to know. Simply said, it is the root structure of fungi, versatile and fascinating, and essential to the functioning of life on Earth. For a better understanding, we\u2019ll explain the entire lifecycle of a mushroom. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"66.66%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you sketch a mushroom, you\u2019ll probably draw a stem and a cap. Underneath the cap there are spores. When the mushroom must reproduce, it will let go of these spores. They are taken by the wind and land on soil in the forest for example. When they touch the ground, the spores become active and create a network of white roots. Like a big plate of spaghetti, but underground. That\u2019s Mycelium. &nbsp;<br>It is quite strong and grows fast. When the Mycelium has been growing underground for a while, new mushrooms will pop out of the ground. And the cycle will start again.&nbsp;<br>And the best part about is, that it can be used to create a variety of sustainable products. In this blog post, we will explain why it is a game-changer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"33.33%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":269521,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mushroom-mycelium-structure.png\" alt=\"Mycelium\" class=\"wp-image-269521\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:group {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#ece4d6\"}},\"layout\":{\"type\":\"default\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ece4d6\"><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fungi and their Power of Recycling<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fungi are amazingly diverse, with over 1.5 million species known to us.&nbsp;Although we have only scratched the surface of their vast existence, fungi can be found almost everywhere.&nbsp;<br>Fungi are living organisms, but not like humans, animals or plants, they even have their own \u2018kingdom\u2019. <br>However, just like other organisms,&nbsp;they need energy, water and oxygen. The energy is taken from organic waste streams, which they find in nature. Fungi&nbsp;have a very&nbsp;wide&nbsp;\u2018menu list\u2019&nbsp;because they can take energy from many sources. This is why they are exceptional recyclers, playing a vital role in breaking down and reusing organic materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fungi often form a network called mycelium, made up of interconnected cells called hyphae. This web-like structure spreads throughout its environment, breaking down food with enzymes and absorbing nutrients. In doing so, fungal networks help bind soil and transform organic matter, contributing to the cycle of life. Actually, the mycelium does even more: researchers have found that mycelium also functions as an underground communication system for plants and trees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":262557,\"width\":\"604px\",\"height\":\"402px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/mushroom-packaging\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mushroom-Packaging-Corners-with-BG-min-min-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262557\" style=\"width:604px;height:402px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"17px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"25px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"16px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Versatile Properties of Mycelium<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In nature, the Mycelium lives, breathes, and grows. It does so by finding nutrients in the soil. In our factory, we try to replicate this process. We use waste fibres or hemp as a nutrient and mix the mycelium with it. The mycelium feeds itself and grows, binding all the fibres together. This can happen randomly, but if you make a growth form, it will take the shape of that. By doing so, we can make things in certain shapes. When it has grown into the shape we want, we bake it off in an oven to kill the Mycelium and then you have a very strong &amp; unique product. But not only that, it is also 100% home and marine compostable, which means it leaves zero waste behind and is far superior to harmful materials like styrofoam or other single-use plastics. Furthermore, the recycling process for Mycelium products is incredibly convenient. Unlike other sustainable options, it doesn't require a big recycling machine. Instead, Mother Nature effortlessly takes care of it through natural means.<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":265551,\"width\":\"505px\",\"height\":\"269px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Properties-of-Mycelium-products-1024x547.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265551\" style=\"width:505px;height:269px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You want to find out and try it yourself? With our easy-to-use instructions &amp; GIY kits, anyone can experiment with this innovative material and bring their design dreams to life.\u00a0People make beautiful things. We see people growing helmets, candles, artistic sculptures, and much more. It's fascinating to see all those great ideas. If you cant to learn more about our packaging solutions, send us a mail.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"},\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#77946a\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/product-category\/grow-it-yourself\/\" style=\"background-color:#77946a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MORE ABOUT GIY KIT<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Future of Sustainability&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By using the potential of mycelium, the ultimate sustainable material, we can pave the way for a truly sustainable and promising future for generations to come. &nbsp;<br>Whether you're a conscious consumer seeking sustainable alternatives, an innovative designer, or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact on the planet, Mycelium is a material that should definitely be on your radar.&nbsp;<br>It may just hold the key to a brighter, more sustainable future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#77946a\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/get-in-touch\" style=\"background-color:#77946a\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grown_bio\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grown_bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#GrownNotManufactured<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mycelium asserts itself through many advantages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Manufacturing companies rely on sustainable packaging solutions to continuously improve their environmental balance. One point that plays an essential role here is the material used. Mycelium is considered a sustainable and simultaneously environmentally friendly solution that promises many advantages. For one, it can be produced in a resource-saving manner; for another, the production of mycelium does not require much energy. This aspect makes the material future-proof. Another point in favor of mycelium is the low CO2 emission produced during its manufacture. But mycelium is not only convincing from the beginning of the production process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diverse application potential characterizes mycelium<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even the finished packaging made from mycelium does not need to hide from other materials. One point that makes the material the ideal basis for packaging is its low weight. This can save unnecessary shipping costs. Additionally, mycelium scores with good insulation properties, making it also suitable for shipping more sensitive goods. When the packaging is no longer needed, it can be easily composted. It is completely biodegradable. Thus, elaborate recycling processes are unnecessary. Mycelium is a biomaterial with enormous application potential.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What products can be packaged with mycelium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The use of mycelium as a base material is possible on many levels. As packaging material, it is particularly suitable for the safe shipping and transportation of household appliances and consumer electronics, but also for cosmetics and spare parts for vehicles or electrical devices. 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