Polystyrene foam may protect electronics, but it also creates messy unboxing experiences, growing regulatory risk, and increasing pressure from sustainability-conscious consumers. This article explores why electronics brands are moving away from foam packaging and how mycelium-based alternatives can deliver the same protection, thermal insulation, and premium feel — while being fully home compostable and aligned with future packaging regulations.
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Custom Eco-Friendly Packaging: How It Actually Works (From Design to Delivery)
You're looking for packaging that does three things at once: keeps your products safe, meets the sustainability commitments your company has made and holds up against tightening EU regulations. Not a compromise between those goals , but all three in one solution....
EPS Alternatives: What Can Replace Foam Packaging at Scale?
Less than 1% of polystyrene is recycled globally. For sustainability leaders and packaging buyers, that statistic is no longer just an environmental footnote, it is a regulatory and reputation risk. This article reviews the main alternatives to EPS foam available...
Case Study: A Packaging Decision at the Idea Stage (GYD × S.Lab)
Collaboration since 2021 The Brand GYD is a Kyiv-based fragrance house working with essential oil blends and niche perfumery. Founded on the idea that scent is a tool for self-exploration, the brand positions itself at the thoughtful end of the independent fragrance...
Mycelium Packaging for Cosmetics: What Brands Need to Know
The global beauty industry produces an estimated 120 billion units of packaging every year — and approximately 95% of it is discarded after a single use (Zero Waste Week / Plastic Pollution Coalition). Most of it ends up in a landfill. Against that backdrop, mycelium...
Is Compostable Packaging Failing? A Practical View for Procurement Teams
Compostable packaging is facing growing criticism. Regulators are tightening definitions, industry voices are questioning performance and procurement teams are asking whether switching materials creates more risk than value. So, is compostable packaging failing? The...






