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Mycelium Packaging is circular packaging made from mushrooms, allowing you to comply with upcoming regulations and lower your CO2-footprint.
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“We chose Grown bio’s mycelium packaging because it’s not only environmentally friendly but also effective, even in conditions where other solutions like cardboard failed.”
“We are moving in the right direction, and it is encouraging to see legislation align with our values. This is a strong validation of our choice! “
“At NOWATCH, we focus on creating balance in people’s lives, a balance that naturally includes connecting with nature.”
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Our Mushroom® Packaging brochure gives you all the important details you need to know before switching to eco-friendly packaging. Here’s what you’ll learn.
- Find out more about the ingredients
- Learn more about the eco-friendly benefits
- See how our packaging captures CO2
- Learn how the disposal works
- Discover how we create packaging
Ready to switch to smarter, sustainable packaging?
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FAQs
How do I learn more about Mushroom® Packaging?
Why is mycelium the ultimate packaging solution?
Learn more about that here.
What can you pack in mycelium?
From glass bottles, radiators, watches, ventilators, cosmetics to candles, we can almost pack anything. Learn more about that here.
Is mycelium packaging CO2 neutral?
For an in-depth answer, I’d recommend visiting our landing page: https://www.grown.bio/mycelium-captures-co2. Obviously, the CO2 negativity (or positivity) is depending on the distance the mycelium packaging is shipped.
How strong is Mushroom® Packaging?
Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxlfBq_ZgQ8
Can you pack food in mycelium based products?
Mushroom® Packaging is not tested for direct food contact, so it can not be used to pack food if it is directly in touch with the myclieum. Prepacked food can be packed in Mushroom® Packaging.
Can you pack cosmetic articles in mycelium?
Yes! Learn more about it here.
We offer packaging solutions for cosmetics that align with the values of the industry. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from our products and packaging to our entire supply chain. Mushroom® Packaging is the perfect solution for your product.
Is Mushroom Packaging compostable?
Yes! Our packaging is fully home and marine compostable due to its organic composition.
How strong is Mushroom® Packaging?
Check out this YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ndPwQd7ZDQ
Is Mushroom® Packaging scratch proof?
Check out our Sratch Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwZdnxX7sGs
What is mycelium?
Check out our blog post to learn more.
Is mycelium safe to use?
Mycelium is safe to use. It is mainly composed of natural polymers as chitin, cellulose, proteins, etc, so it is a natural polymeric composite fibrous material. But we definitely do not recommend eating the substrate.
Is mycelium waterproof?
No, the material will lose rigidity and will become susceptible to degradation when repeatedly exposing it to water. It does repulse water for some time and it even floats! Of course, it not raining all the time. In between showers the material will passively dry and maintain some rigidity. But in the long run, it will lose.
We are working on the development of a bio-based coating that makes our material 100% waterproof.
After the Mycelium has been baked, will it biodegrade safely when left outside?
Yes, it will biodegrade. But there is something you need to know about it: biodegradation takes place under influence of outdoor conditions, and these conditions can differ from location to location. It is probably easy to understand that a product will biodegrade easier in a hot, humid, and tropic environment than on the north (or south) pole. Also, the size of the product is important: crumbling your mycelium product will speed up the biodegradation. There is more: biodegradation is quicker when there is oxygen. So, in a marine environment like the sea, underwater, biodegradation is even more difficult. But we are happy to tell you that Mushroom ® Packaging is also marine compostable.
What about watering a plant in mycelium pots, how does the humidity affect the pot since it is biodegradable?
It’s a smart idea to have an extra internal pot to catch the water because mycelium pots are biodegradable and constant(long term, more than 5 days) contact with water will result in the pot wall and bottom slowly absorbing the water, making the pot squashy, but also attracting external molds.I have several mycelium plant pots at home (with an internal pot) and they’ve been lasting for a long time already.
Can mycelium be stored in wet areas?
It is better not to store mycelium in wet areas, because when the mycelium gets wet it will lose its strength. So, the material itself should be kept dry. Furthermore, other fungi might exist in wet areas which consider mycelium as nutrition. One way to protect it is by using a coating. On demand only, Grown.bio offers the coating of product for its customers
How can I change colour of mycelium?
There are two ways: use a biobased paint or a milk paint. We recommend using a milk paint. If you want the mycelium to do the work, you just need more time. That is a tricky process because growing the substrate too long means that you may see mushrooms coming out, which will weaken the base structure. We usually extend by one week to create darker, greyish but sometimes also brown or orange colours.
So, how long does the final mycelium material last?
I want to use my mycelium cool box to keep my food cooled. But are your materials suitable for food or beverage containers?
Our materials are not certified for direct food contact. The materials are water permeable and are not recommended for applications such as disposable cups.
What countries do you ship to?
We only ship within Europe.
Do you ship to the UK?
Yes, we ship normally to the UK, which means our goods need to pass through customs clearance. In the rare case the substrate of your GIY-kit has become obsolete due to customs delay, we will give a 50% discount on the product price of your next order of similar amount.
When will my order be shipped?
All orders are sent on the next Monday. So, all orders placed and paid before Sunday 23:59 will be shipped the next Monday. This also applies for Express shipments.
What happens to my order if I am not at home during the delivery?
If you use a private address for shipping address and you’re not at home when UPS delivers, it most likely will be dropped at a UPS Access Point, so keep an eye on your email.
Can I ship my order to a country outside of the EU?
Yes, it is possible to ship your order to a non-EU country. However:
- We apply a minimum order value of €500
- An admin fee of €25 applies
- We require the customer to arrange pickup and customs clearance. Most do that by simply sending us a UPS / DHL / Fedex waybill and label. Once we package your order, we will send you the dimensions you need to do this. We make sure the products are ready-packed with 3 commercial invoices.
Feel free to reach out to us for additional questions about this!
When will my order be delivered?
We cannot give a fixed delivery date. Our experience is that 90% arrives within 3-5 days and Express shipments within 1-2 days.
Will my order be shipped carbon neutral?
Yes, we ship all our orders carbon neutral via UPS.