We are the first luxury beauty brand to use compostable packaging made from mycelium - a farm-grown material using the roots of a mushroom that composts fully in around 90 days.

We predominantly use glass and aluminium for our packaging, both of which can be endlessly recycled without losing their quality.

We facilitate a complimentary Return and Recycle programme so you can return your empty Wildsmith products to us for responsible recycling.

We are growing Calendula and Chamomile via biodynamic farming principles at the Heckfield Estate market garden in Hampshire.

We work with independent suppliers who are happy to work with us on a tailor-made basis for packaging and products. No excess, no wastage.

Mycelium is the vegetative root structure of a mushroom which is grown around a mould and forms a custom-sized, secure structure. To make the product stronger, locally sourced agricultural waste such as corn and barley husks are added to the mycelium. The final packaging quite literally grows around its mould in a matter of days.

1. It begins with AGRICULTURAL waste

Agricultural waste, such as corn and barley husks are collected from farmers, then sorted and cleaned. The mixture is ground before the start of the Mycelium growing process.

2. Adding MYCELIUM

The root system of mushrooms, mycelium, is added to the mix of agricultural waste. It acts as nature’s glue to bind it together around a mould.

3. MUSHROOM material

After a few days of growth it is placed in a heat press to remove any excess moisture and prevent further mycelium growth. When dry the material can be removed from the mould and is ready to use.

4. COMPOSTING

The material is fully biodegradable, but won’t start to degrade unless it is exposed to the right conditions. This packaging can be composted and the mycelium will break down in about a month. As soon as it is exposed to regular moisture it will disappear withouta trace.