This EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging is a great way to package items safely without the need for the chemically made packaging materials. The packaging naturally breaks down in even a garden compost heap, and is created from mycelium growing around agricultural by-products, and so can be grown into any shape desired.

The EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging has been created by Ecovative designs, and it has recently been announced that DELL are trialing the packaging for transporting their servers, which can weigh over 100lbs. The packaging is grown into whatever shape is required quickly. They use agricultural by-products such as buckwheat husks, oat hulls, or cotton burrs to make up the core of the packaging.  It takes only 5 – 7 days, in the dark with no watering and no petrochemical inputs, for the mycelium (fungal network of threadlike cells) to totally bind this core together into strong eco-friendly packaging. The packaging is treated with heat to ensure there will be no more growth or spores.

EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging is totally biodegradable and renewable, making use of inedible crop waste. Unlike many other bio packaging materials it does not use food or fuel crops in its creation and so does not divert resources away from where they are needed. It is a great way to safely package devices, knowing that no matter how the packaging is disposed of it will quickly rot down without any harm to the environment.

Source: iGreenSpot & Ecovative Designs

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These Sugarcane Disposable Bowls allow you to enjoy any party, BBQ, or any event that requires disposable bowls without worry over the waste going to landfill. These eco-friendly bowls are fully compostable and are made from a sustainable material.

The Sugarcane Disposable Bowls by Biopac can be used similarly to any standard disposable bowl, they will not absorb oil, nor will they leak, these bowls are perfect for use for a wide range of different food items. At most events where disposable bowls are required a lot of waste is soon produced, none of us enjoy seeing so much rubbish go to landfill, the plastic coated paper bowls that are usually used cannot rot down properly due to their plastic coating.

These Sugarcane Disposable Bowls can be disposed of in compostable waste, once exposed to heat, damp and bacteria the bowls will over a few months fully decompose. The bowls are constructed from sugarcane fibre, this natural and sustainable product is actually a natural by-product of the sugar industry, and by making use of it in this way it saves the fibre from being discarded or burnt.

The Sugarcane Disposable Bowls are a great product to have ready for use, they can be happily stored away in cupboards awaiting use, then once used you can have the peace of mind they they will fully rot away. By being both fully compostable and made from a sustainable by-product these bowls really are truly eco-friendly.

The Sugarcane Disposable Bowls are just £10.49 for a pack of 125 bowls.

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These Starch Plastic Disposable Forks are great for use at outdoor events or for parties. The forks will totally decompose after use and are created from sustainable materials, allowing you to enjoy yourself without worry over any waste of plastic.

The Starch Plastic Disposable Forks are created from from polylactic acid (PLA) which is derived from corn starch instead of the usual petrochemicals which are used to create plastic. As with the Biodegradable Drinking Straws and the Biodegradable Pint Tumblers, forks will hold their form while stored so they should live happily in your cupboards until you require them. Once the forks are disposed of or put into a compost bin they will, within a few months, lose their structure and totally degrade. This process of decomposition only starts when they are subjected to heat, moisture and bacteria, which is the typical environment for a compost bin or landfill site.

These Starch Plastic Disposable Forks are reusable, as long as their are cleaned and dried quickly and stored in a dry place. These are ideal utensils for BBQs, fayres, festivals, fetes and other outdoor events where there may be considerable litter, as you can enjoy yourself safe in the knowledge that should any not make it to a bin they will still decompose naturally. These forks offer an alternative to the Wooden Disposable Cutlery for those who prefer the use of plastic like materials over wood.

The Starch Plastic Disposable Forks provide you with a utensil that you can use at parties with peace of mind, knowing they are sourced in a sustainable way and are able to fully biodegrade. Perfect for those eco-friendly party people!

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These Biopac Biodegradable Pint Tumblers allow you to enjoy your pint without the worry over the waste of plastic. The tumblers are fully compostable and are smash proof, perfect for use in outdoor events.

The Biodegradable Pint Tumblers are a great alternative to standard plastic. As with the Biodegradable Drinking Straws, the tumblers hold their form while stored so they should live happily in your cupboards until they are required but once disposed of or put into a compost bin they will within a few months lose their structure and totally degrade. The tumblers only start to decompose when subjected to heat, moisture and bacteria, the typical environment for a compost bin or landfill site.

The pint tumblers have been constructed from polylactic acid (PLA) which is derived from corn starch instead of the usual petrochemicals which are used to create plastic. The tumblers have the CE mark, which ensures that they have met rigorous EU health, safety, and environmental requirements. The tumblers are shatter proof and will not splinter. This means that they cannot be used as weapons, which is great news for outdoor events or for events with young children.

The Biodegradable Pint Tumblers should help prevent a staggering amount of plastic going to landfill. The sheer number of outdoor events that use plastic tumblers and the numbers of people who attend them is astounding. By switching to these biodegradable alternatives the events can become greener with the saving of waste plastic. The tumblers allow you to enjoy a drink without the concern of the disposal of the cup, great for any eco friendly individual.

The Biopac Biodegradable Pint Tumblers are just £8.99 for a pack of 60 cups!

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The “Shit Box” is a wonderful trademark name, despite not being a product you’d chat about with your parents or other prudish family members. You’d need to be a fairly liberal individual to want to use the Shit Box, which is an eco-friendly portable toilet. All components are biodegradable, yet the toilet box itself is re-usable. Inside the toilet are special bags that will happily breakdown if left to compost.

The seat can hold an impressive 20 stone in weight and is designed to be packed up and carried around. I do wonder if the seat would smell after a while, especially if certain users were to “miss” when they use it. The price is also uncomfortably high. I’d expect a more reasonable price to be around the £10 mark. Nice bit of creative thinking though!

Source: Creative Review

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