One of the most important ways mycelium is starting to be used is in packaging as an alternative to polystyrene. This organic packaging is seeing huge growth with International brands like Dell and Ikea getting on board. Ikea, in particular, announcing it will replace all styrofoam packaging with a fungal alternative. Mycelium being an organic material will rapidly biodegrade in a matter of a few weeks whereas polystyrene will take millennia to break down.
The growth of bio-fabrication is already starting to show us some awesome products from innovative designers like Danielle. We are excited to see the next big leap of this fascinating trend. If you share our passion or have an industrial design dream don’t hesitate to get in contact with us at Hone PD Melbourne on 9939 8880.