Packaura
/ July 1, 2026
Every shipper eventually asks the same question: keep using the foam that’s protected boxes for 70+ years, or switch to something that grows itself? Expanded polystyrene (EPS) — the material most people just call Styrofoam — has been the default protective packaging material since the
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Packaura
/ June 21, 2026
When you’re packing fragile products—electronics, glassware, medical devices, or any item that can’t survive a rough journey—your choice of cushioning material matters more than most shippers realize. Molded pulp and EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam are two of the most widely used protective packaging options, but
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Packaura
/ June 18, 2026
Mushroom packaging — molded protective foam grown from mycelium and agricultural waste — has evolved from novelty curiosity to commercially deployed alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane foam protective packaging. Companies like Ecovative, Magical Mushroom Company, and Grown.bio supply major brands including Dell, IKEA,
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