Fungus-based Packaging Protects Fragile Goods and the Environment

This post is presented by SBE, the Society for Biological Engineering--a global organization of leading engineers and scientists dedicated to advancing the integration of biology with engineering. Fascinating talk on new packaging "material". Via TEDtalksDirector :

Product designer Eben Bayer reveals his recipe for a new, fungus-based packaging material that protects fragile stuff like furniture, plasma screens -- and the environment.