CAMEA: Transition to a Sustainable Packaging Solution

CAMEA, a company producing specialized electronic devices in low volumes, was struggling to find affordable custom packaging that also met sustainability criteria.

We designed a complete packaging solution based on the Myco 4Pack system

This solution consists of paper pillows filled with material made from organic waste (sawdust) overgrown with Reishi mushroom mycelium. This process binds the originally loose material together to form a biocomposite that can plastically deform, thereby providing the necessary protection against impacts and shocks.

These protective pillows, which replace the commonly used plastic foams, are applied to a custom-designed cardboard tray tailored to the product. As a result, the entire package is completely plastic-free, easy to store, easy to handle, and meets the client’s requirements for cleanliness and aesthetic appeal.

Thanks to the use of waste raw materials, low-energy production, and the smart design of the final packaging, the end solution is also cost-competitive compared to traditional options. This is true even for low production volumes, as Myco 4Pack features low prototyping costs and zero tooling cost.

Comparison of the Initial and Final State

The original packaging varied across products. In the pilot project for weighing sensors, for example, it involved cardboard boxes padded with LDPE foam that the company cut themselves.

• Reduction in the volume of fixation material from 0.12 m³ to 0.03 m³
• Fully biodegradable without microplastics
• Immediate availability of packaging (previously 2 days – cutting, drying, gluing)
• Simpler handling
• Better protective properties and design
• Labor savings by eliminating in-house production of packaging