Mushroom Packaging - Ecovative Design LLC, NY

Ecovative Design LLC is renowned for their mycelium technology, ranging from textile leather (FORAGER) to alternative protein (myForestFoods). Mushroom Packaging is another innovative and sustainable branch of the company, focused on using mycelium to bind hemp hurd waste into a viable replacement for styrofoam. The dubbed "MycoComposite™" is Cradle-to-Cradle certified and is fully compostable when broken up, yet simultaneously is shelf-stable and water-resistant. Collaborating with major beauty, health, and even technology brands, Mushroom Packaging aims to create a more responsible future for generations to come.

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+ design phase: interface with clients and licensees; determine scope of project and educate on technology

+ design iterations and construction documents: provide design sketches according to client needs and update as required; provide professional, precise technical CAD drawings for production

+ renders: provide renders to illustrate final product to client

+ fabrication: use Rhino, Solidworks, and Fusion360 to create digital models and prepare for mold-making. Manipulate CAM and G-Code and operate CNC router to create positives for vacuum-forming, then creating fill trays and growing the mushroom packaging directly. Responsible for entire mushroom packaging process from concept to fabrication, testing, and delivery