mushroombased packaging becomes a reality

stanhope seta ltd, the ukbased manufacturer of quality control test equipment, has announced its transition from conventional packaging material to the latest biodegradable material based around mycelium the rootlike structure under a mushroom.&nbsp the existing packaging solution used a combination of cardboard and foam to ensure safe delivery &ndash the key being not to break the two small glass bottles supplied with each kit. restore&trade material comes about through combining mycelium with agricultural waste, which it binds into a strong composite offering high performance cushioning. sourcehttpwww.packagingeurope.compackagingeuropenews60424mushroombasedpackagingbecomesareality.html