{"id":280634,"date":"2026-03-20T11:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/?p=280634"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:08:13","slug":"how-circular-is-eps-vs-mycelium-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/blog\/how-circular-is-eps-vs-mycelium-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing Circularity: EPS vs. Mycelium Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every material on the market today can claim to be \u201csustainable\u201d. Part of the challenge is that many existing tools used to measure circularity focus on technical materials that are reused in industrial systems, making them less suited to assess bio-based materials designed to be composted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, comparing materials on circularity isn\u2019t always straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Should we keep using recyclable plastic for protective packaging or switch to Mycelium Packaging?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Does replacing plastic tape with paper tape improve circularity?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>And how much do choices like printed vs. unprinted boxes matter in the big picture? \u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These seemingly small decisions can have a major impact on sustainability, as thousands of companies compare materials to try and align their packaging strategies with the PPWR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare materials more objectively, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation developed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/material-circularity-indicator\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/material-circularity-indicator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Material Circularity Indicator (MCI)<\/a>: a tool that measures how circular a product\u2019s material flows actually are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we use the MCI to <strong>compare the circularity of EPS and Mycelium Packaging.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Recycling can mean different things<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recycling is often treated as the default benchmark for circularity. But recycling can refer to a range of different processes depending on the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>Paper follows a similar pattern. It can be recycled several times, but each cycle shortens the fibers until they are no longer usable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This raises two important questions that are often overlooked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>How much material is actually collected for recycling?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>And how much of that collected material is effectively reused?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without high collection and processing rates, materials that are theoretically recyclable still follow a largely linear path. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More broadly, circularity is not only determined by whether a material <em>kan<\/em> be recycled, but also by whether all components within the system can be effectively recovered and reused. In many material processes, certain inputs are lost along the way and cannot be brought back into the loop. In the case of EPS, for example, the blowing agent used to create its structure is released into the atmosphere during production and cannot be recaptured, meaning part of the system remains inherently linear. In addition, these types of process emissions can have a significantly higher global warming potential than CO\u2082, further affecting the overall environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Circularity goes beyond recycling<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellen MacArthur Foundation<\/a>, a circular economy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(1) eliminates waste and pollution<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(2) regenerates nature<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(3) circulates products and materials at their highest value.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most conventional packaging systems don\u2019t meet all three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when recycling is technically possible, losses in material quality, high energy use and reliance on virgin materials mean the loop is rarely fully closed. Recycling can slow down resource depletion, but it doesn\u2019t automatically create a circular system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, not all materials are designed for the same type of circularity. Technical materials like plastics aim to stay within industrial systems through recycling. Bio-based materials are designed to return safely to natural systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where composting comes in, not as a secondary option, but as a fundamentally different circular pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the MCI measures circularity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Material circularity Indicator helps make these differences visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inputs: what the product is made of and where the materials come from\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outputs: what happens to the product at the end of its life\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using 17 different parameters, the tool calculates a score between 0 and 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 = fully circular<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes the MCI particularly useful is that it reflects real-world conditions, including imperfect collection, processing losses, and varying end-of-life scenarios.<\/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>Comparing EPS and mycelium-based packaging<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escib.eu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.escib.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESCIB-project<\/a>, the University of Gent, applied the Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) to a case study comparing EPS with our Mycelium Packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For EPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best-case scenario (100% recycled): MCI \u2248 0.46<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realistic scenarios (~50% recycling rate globally): significantly lower MCI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst-case (incineration\/landfill): MCI \u2248 0.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even under ideal conditions, EPS is only partially circular. This is largely because it depends on fossil-based inputs and <ins>in<\/ins>efficien<ins>cy in<\/ins><del>t<\/del> recycling systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Mycelium Packaging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best case (100% composted): MCI \u2248 0.94<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incineration with energy recovery: up to 0.64<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst case (landfill): \u2248 0.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in less optimal scenarios, it maintains a relatively high level of circularity. In fact, the worst case scenario for Mycelium Packaging is still better than the best case for EPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Why does Mycelium Packaging score higher?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference lies in how these materials are designed to flow through the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EPS is part of a technical cycle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliant on fossil resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependent on collection and recycling efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulnerable to losses that quickly make the system linear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mycelium Packaging follows a biological cycle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Made from renewable, fast-growing materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upfront uptake of CO<sub>2<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to safely return to nature through composting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports natural regeneration processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Composting is considered circular, because CO<sub>2<\/sub> is released and recaptured in a short time span. Nutrients are returned to the soil, and carbon released enters the earth\u2019s natural carbon cycle.<\/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\/nl\/paddenstoelenverpakking\/hoe-koolstof-te-recyclen\/\" style=\"background-color:#77946a\">HOE DRAAGT MYCELIUM BIJ AAN HET RECYCLEN VAN KOOLSTOF?<\/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><\/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>The comparison highlights an important shift in how we think about circularity. It considers more than whether a material <em>kan<\/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>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>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>What is mycelium and how do we use it to grow our protective packaging?<\/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. Even candles of any shape and size, as well as fragile glass products, are protected by mycelium as well as dishes and products of the heating industry.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[209],"tags":[270,157,268,276,275,277,269,173],"class_list":["post-280634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-circular-economy","tag-circularity","tag-compostable-packaging","tag-eps","tag-mycelium-packaging","tag-polystyrene","tag-recycled-packaging","tag-sustainability"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=280634"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":280646,"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280634\/revisions\/280646"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/280638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=280634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=280634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grown.bio\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=280634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}