Case Studies

We partner with leading companies in automotive, financial services, beverages, logistics, technology and retail.

From pizza to packaging, you’ll be amazed at what the humble mushroom can offer!

Challenge

The use of traditional polystyrene and Styrofoam for packaging is now recognised as a real problem. These materials are totally unsustainable due to being non-biodegradable, unrecyclable, taking 500 years to decompose, taking up masses of landfill space, and releasing harmful ozone into the atmosphere. And yet – tonnes of the stuff is still produced every year and continues to land in landfill. According to data from Washington University, the amount of Styrofoam cups produced in one day alone could circle the Earth if lined up end to end. And this is without the swathes of it used in packaging.

Now, lots of business are looking for alternatives to these materials, not least because they will now be subject to the new UK Plastic Packaging Tax.

Action

We never stop looking for sustainable solutions and alternatives for our clients, and we know this one is so important because unsustainable packaging can reflect badly on brands and incur unwanted costs.

So, working closely with our supplier, we can now provide innovative Mushroom Packaging. Perhaps surprisingly, Mushroom Packaging can be just as effective in terms of performance as polystyrene and Styrofoam.

It works by using the natural flexibility and strength of mycelium (the material structure of fungi), and then mixing it with agricultural waste such as hemp, cork, and sawdust. Our supplier works with local farms to take away waste from hemp, corn, and timber production, reusing natural by-products from nearly every industry.

Impact

This innovative use of natural materials and waste has created an eco-friendly, home-compostable alternative to plastic foam which cuts down on the huge volume of landfill. Plus, there’s no need for any chemicals or industrial processing.

The process supports the Earth’s carbon cycle by removing carbon atoms during the lifecycle of the product, which is then slowly released back into the soil once composted (within 40 days).

Packaging your products in this material will demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and avoid the need to pay the plastic packaging tax. It’s a delicious win-win

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Energy

"Without each one of the Staples / Marke team, our go live launch date would not have been possible. The team showed true dedication and determination. The time and effort put in was just amazing. The professionalism and the endless hours spent was impressive. It feels good to operate with a team that is so self-reliant and motivated and who, despite having a busy schedule, made the project look easy. The amount of effort that the team put into the job to complete it was tremendous. The energy levels and the sincerity which was displayed were exemplary. You not only motivate others but also push them to give their all at work. I am so blessed to have been able to work with all of you."

Automotive

"We work closely with Marke Creative due to their expert local market knowledge and flexibility to react to local market conditions, giving us an advantage to offer a market-specific range while reacting to any potential issues effectively for our dealers and end-customers. The Marke Creative team represent many of our core values: by challenging the norm and continually offering a range that excites and ignites the brand passion. Having worked with Marke Creative for a number of years, the team’s passion for what they do shows through in everything they do."

Financial Services

"My experience with Marke Creative representatives is that they always go above and beyond. Communication is great. If something is out of stock, or the lead time may take longer than average, they always source a great alternative for me. The team are very knowledgeable about their products. In light of this, I have found that the quality of the products has been superb."

Education

"We were particularly impressed by the level of commitment and professionalism that characterises the organisational culture at Marke Creative. We also recognise and admire Marke Creative’s passion for sustainability which was the theme of our event."

Retail

"Your support, ideas, thinking and can-do attitude enabled us to develop a sustainable solution our exec team were happy to stand behind and also one we could use across our 3000 convenience store estate."