16 Mar 2021 --- UK-based Magic Mushroom Company (MMC) has started a large-scale production of its mushroom-derived home biodegradable packaging, a plastic-free alternative the company says can replace polystyrene. According to MMC, the material offers the same performance at a comparable cost as traditional polystyrene and is already being used to protect goods ranging from cookers to cosmetics and a wide variety of everyday consumer products.