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Grown.bio – 100% Home & Marine Compostable Mycelium Packaging

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Description

The Ultimate Organic Replacement for Polystyrene (EPS) Packaging

Grown.bio provides a revolutionary, nature-grown alternative to fossil-based protective packaging. Utilizing MycoComposite™ technology, Grown.bio mixes upcycled local agricultural waste with the root structure of mushrooms (mycelium). Over a span of just a few days, the mycelium grows and binds the waste fibers together, acting as a natural glue to create custom-shaped, highly durable protective packaging.

Whether you are shipping heavy industrial parts, delicate luxury items, or temperature-sensitive goods, Grown.bio offers the exact same protection and insulation as traditional Styrofoam (EPS). The key difference? At the end of its life, Grown.bio packaging can be simply broken into pieces and thrown into the garden, fully biodegrading in just a few weeks and adding vital nutrients back to the soil.

Technical Features:

  • 100% Compostable: Fully home and marine compostable. Leaves zero microplastics or toxic residues.

  • Negative CO2 Impact: The production process has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics.

  • Exceptional Protection: Lightweight yet structurally rigid, providing superior shock absorption for light to very heavy items.

  • High Insulation Properties: Perfect for cold-chain logistics or temperature-sensitive product shipping.

  • Fast & Natural Production: Grown in just 5 days and dried in 2 days to stop the growth—no harmful chemicals involved.

  • Locally Sourced: Made from regional, organic agricultural waste streams.

Use Cases (Applications):

  • Protective & Industrial Packaging: Custom inserts for electronics, furniture, and heavy industrial components.

  • Luxury Packaging: Premium, organic-looking boxes and inserts for cosmetics, spirits, and high-end consumer goods.

  • Insulating Packaging: Thermal packaging for food, wine, and pharmaceutical deliveries.

  • Interior Design: Acoustic panels and decorative interior elements.

Alternative To (What It Replaces):

  • EPS (Expanded Polystyrene / Styrofoam)

  • EPE (Expanded Polyethylene)

  • Traditional plastic bubble wrap and polyurethane foams.

Analysis & Certificates

Verified Sustainability
Official Certifications & Vetting Data:

TÜV Austria OK Compost HOME & MARINE: Certified to fully biodegrade in natural home composting environments as well as marine/ocean conditions. Unlike traditional or "oxo-degradable" plastics, it leaves behind zero microplastics, heavy metals, or toxic chemical residues.

Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold: Awarded one of the highest global standards for safe, circular, and responsibly manufactured products. This gold-tier certification verifies absolute material health, product circularity, clean air/climate protection, water stewardship, and social fairness.

100% Bio-Based Content: Independently verified as an entirely bio-based material manufactured from upcycled agricultural waste (lignocellulosic biomass) and natural fungal binders—effectively achieving a carbon-negative lifecycle.

PFAS-Free & Chemical Safety: Rigorously analyzed to ensure it is completely free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, harsh chemical lacquers, and harmful "forever chemicals" (PFAS), ensuring safety throughout its active life and disposal.

Technical Features

End-of-Life
Biodegradable
Scratch Resistance
Low / Scratches Easily
Hygiene & Antimicrobial
Moderate / Bacteriostatic
Surface Texture
Textured / Grainy
International Shipping & Export
Universally Approved / Easy Export
Supplied Format
Solid Panels / Blocks
Vapor Permeability
Highly Breathable
Transparency
Opaque / Solid
Acoustic Absorption
Poor / Reflects Sound
Weather / Moisture Resistance
Low / Sensitive to Water
Thermal Insulation
Glossiness & Luster
Matte / Non-reflective
Weight / Density
Lightweight
Maintenance & Care
High Maintenance / Sensitive
UV / Sunlight Resistance
Low / Indoor Only
Hardness & Rigidity
Semi-Rigid
Fire Resistance
Moderate / Fire Retardant
Base Material
Lignocellulosic , Fungal / Mycelium

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Heerewaarden, The Netherlands
Heerewaarden, The Netherlands
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