According to the latest emissions audit, our mycelium-based packaging materials have a carbon footprint of –1.305 kg CO₂e/kg in the cradle-to-gate system (from raw material to leaving the factory). This means that their production absorbs more carbon dioxide than it emits.
Why this works
The negative balance is possible thanks to the origin of the material. Mycelium – the root structure of fungi – grows together with organic waste materials and thus binds biogenic carbon directly into the product. We do not use any harmful substances, and our production process is low-energy. The result is a material that actively helps reduce emissions.
Our mission
The result of the emissions audit confirms what we have been striving for from the beginning: packaging does not have to be seen as waste – it can be part of the solution to the climate crisis. Our technology makes it possible to transform waste raw materials into functional protective packaging with a positive impact on the environment. We offer companies the opportunity not only to replace plastic but also to reduce their own packaging-related carbon footprint.
Comparison with plastics
The difference compared to conventional materials is striking. While producing 1 kg of polyurethane foam (PUR) releases more than 5.2 kg of CO₂, our material actually removes 1.3 kg of CO₂ from the atmosphere. Replacing plastic fillers with MYCO packaging saves up to 6.5 kg of CO₂ per kilogram of packaging.
Meet us at upcoming trade fairs
We will present our packaging at upcoming packaging trade fairs and look forward to meeting you there:
- FachPack – September 23–25, 2025, Nuremberg, Germany
- Empack – October 1–2, 2025, Stockholm, Sweden