Here's what I believe...
Every now and again there’s a new shake-up in the packaging world.
Something new. Something better. Something more sustainable.
But when a product is made by the millions and thrown away after one use, it has to be a few things:
1. It needs to work. Simple but all too often this gets forgoten in the excitment
2. It needs to be completely and utterly sustainable. Made renewably, low energy, low water, and it must naturally compost. No shortcuts. No “partially biobased.”
3. It needs to be dead simple. There’s no room for complexity at these scales, it just won't work
That’s what I believe. It’s the learned philosophy our company has grown into. That's why our packaging is simple.
It's a custom insert that cradles around products.
It uses extremely low-impact, totally renewable components
It's home-compostable—everything in it, down to the pigments
I think that's very special.
But what do you think?
Which colour do you like best? Im a fan of the sleek black look!
If you know any interesting brands who'd want to collaborate spread our message far and wide!
We're making truely sustainable packaging beautiful.
www.musheeco.com.au
Disclaimer
ORB Oils isn’t associated with us - not yet anyway :). We’re using their beautiful product as a mockup and case study only. They sell wonderful fragrance oils that I'd highly recommend: www.orboils.com
Hey all! Justed testing out some new colours for our biodegradable packaging. Please let me know which is your favourite!
Natural, black or white?
All our colouring is biobased and compostable by the way! Comment your thoughts below.
Disclaimer
ORB Oils isn’t associated with us - not yet anyway :). We’re using their beautiful product as a mockup and case study only. They sell wonderful fragrance oils that I'd highly recommend: www.orboils.com
Know a brand that would love our eco-friendly packaging inserts? Let us know! We’re partnering with thoughtful, story-led brands that put sustainability front and centre. 🌿📦
🎧 ASMR lovers—this is for you.
For those who don’t mind a longer one, this is a little look into our world.
The late night sounds at our studio...
Making something wonderful without the waste 🌿.
Here’s a casual look at how we prototype custom packaging—fast, affordable, and sustainable!
Custom packaging usually means pricey sampling, long wait times, and hoping you nail it on the first try. We do it differently.
Our Nest Packaging -
💸 Lower sampling costs — inexpensive tooling and quick proofs
⚡ Fast iteration — easy to tweak to get everything just right
🚀 Scale-ready — smooth path from prototype to production
Our sampling process
1. Source natural fiber sheets (often upcycled from coffee roasters ♻️).
2. Infuse with our biodegradable resin.
3. Mold to shape using 3D-printed tooling — refine, repeat.
The result? Beautiful, protective inserts without the waste...or the wait!
But what do you think?
If you’re interested, let's chat!
I’ve got a complicated relationship with mushrooms... 🍄
Our relationship started early last year. I was bright-eyed, just starting my sustainable packaging company, determined to end plastic pollution and make my (biodegradable) mark on the world.
And mushrooms? Well, they were everywhere. Everyone was talking about mycelium packaging—this organic material made from biobased aggregate (think sawdust) bound together by mushroom “roots.”
Biobased, home-compostable, light, strong, unique, customizable? No wonder I couldn’t resist... But then came the reality check…
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In all seriousness, mycelium packaging is a breakthrough—and it’s where Mushee began. We even chose to keep our name to remind us to stay practical and committed to the problem, not to any single technology.
But packaging is brutal at scale. We hit the same walls many do: speed, cost, and repeatability.
So we went back to the drawing board, back to customer insights and asked: how can we keep what’s great about mycelium… and make it simple and scalable.
Same function, better process...
Meet Nest Packaging — our compostable, custom insert that finally delivers on sustainability promises:
🌱 Biobased & home-compostable
☕️ Can be from upcycled material (like from coffee roasteries!)
📦 Strong protection at low weight (shipping-friendly)
🛠️ Custom-molded inserts for a perfect cradle
🚀 Scalable, fast production
🕒 Consistent quality & lead times
🎁 Premium unboxing look & feel
👉 Check it out: www.musheeco.com.au/nest-by-mushee
I’d love to hear your thoughts:
🔹 Am I wrong about mycelium? Should we have stuck with it?
🔹 What do you think of Nest?
🔹 Does it really deliver on mycelium packaging's promises?
Let’s talk 👇
What an amazing concept for a platform! I'm Sid from Mushee Co and I'm happy to introduce you to a new type of packaging. Biobased, biodegradable custom inserts for premium brands looking for modern sustainability. Let me know what you think, I'd love your thoughts.
