What if there is an alternative that uses waste and creates a fully renewable alternative using fungi, which per definition, can safely go back to the earth? When you have something shipped, whether it be bottles of wine, some tech gadgets, or even furniture pieces, they need protection - the white, lightweight material is polystyrene, also known as styrofoam. Widely used for transportation, it is hardly recycled and 40% ends up in landfills. Today you will hear from Paul Gilligan, the CEO of The Magical Mushroom Company. spent 14 years at the supermarket chain Sainsbury’s in a range of senior roles, where he won several industry awards. Let's connect on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmidt-marina/ Check out the Red to Green Website for the show notes and more info https://redtogreen.solutions/   For sponsorships, collaborations, volunteering or feedback write Marina at change@redtogreen.solutions Please leave a review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/red-to-green-food-sustainability/id1511303510 This is a season on plastic alternatives - discussing food packaging and sustainable materials. Alternative packaging options are slowly developing. More and more packaging startups are developing plastic replacements based on fungi or algae. Bioplastics or bio-based plastics like PLA are becoming more resilient. In this season we discuss topics like industrial composting, home composting, compostability, biodegradable and compostable material, single-use plastic, plastic recycling, food waste recycling, and more. Red to Green is a food tech and sustainability podcast. We cover current food technology topics in-depth with a focus on sustainable innovations. Learn about the food industry in deep-dive seasons featuring industry leaders from food tech startups, corporates, and important VCs. Sustainable food is more than improving individual buying behaviors. Red to Green seeks to move the food industry from harmful to healthy, from polluting to sustainable from Red to Green.