Chapter 1
Nature's ultimate glue
Chapter 2
Replacing plastic and packaging
Chapter 3
Building the future with fungi
Chapter 4
Cleaning the earth and circular systems
YOUR GOAL
Master of Designing with fungi
Ch 2 · Replacing plastic and packaging
sonia Major multinational corporations are actively adopting mycelium packaging to reduce waste.
Fun Fact
Rapid decomposition: Unlike Styrofoam which lasts for centuries, mycelium packaging breaks down in a compost pile in just 45 days.
Glossary
mycelium (noun)
The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments called hyphae. In 2016, IKEA announced plans to adopt this material as a biodegradable replacement for polystyrene transport cushions.
The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments called hyphae. In 2016, IKEA announced plans to adopt this material as a biodegradable replacement for polystyrene transport cushions.
Quiz
What is the primary environmental benefit of growing mycelium products over plastics?
Quiz
Which Swedish furniture giant committed to replacing plastic packaging with mycelium?