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With ecocradle™, you get more than packaging.

They started the company with nothing but a good idea to revolutionize the way materials are made.

The Inspiration


Eben and Gavin were fascinated by mushrooms growing on wood chips, and observing how the fungal mycelium strongly bonded the wood chips together. This inspired them to think of new ways of using mycelium as a resin. In a class at Rensselaer, called Inventor's Studio, they applied this new process for binding together insulating particles, creating Greensulate™. Rather than just decreasing the environmental impact of conventional polystyrene foams, this invention creates a whole new paradigm where composite materials are literally grown, harnessing the incredible efficiency of nature.

Early Success


Shortly after founding the company, they won small grants from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA). This funding was used to create initial samples of the material. This proof of concept enabled the company to win bigger grants from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to further develop the products. Since then, Ecovative has won many more awards and grants that have enabled the company to continue to grow and accelerate toward production of these revolutionary eco-friendly materials.

EcoCradle™ Launch

EcoCradle™ protective packaging was launched in June 2010 as packaging for Steelcase ready to assemble (RTA) office furniture. With a longstanding history of serious environmental initiatives, Steelcase and Ecovative’s collaboration is a perfect fit.

The Future is Now

We’re racing to increase production of these revolutionary materials. We’ve seen a tremendous amount of interest spanning many industries. People across the world want to eliminate environmentally damaging synthetics. Can you help us open a turnkey manufacturing site? Develop new bio-based materials? Convert your packaging, insulation or product to something environmentally responsible? If you think you can help us, get in touch: HelpUs@ecovativedesign.com

 



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