https://news.utexas.edu/2015/06/15/new-honeycomb-inspired-design-delivers-impact-protection/

The honeycomb shape absorbs the most amount of impact. Now, we will input this information to create a packaging platform with a honeycomb shape made of mycelium.

Mycelium is a technology that would completely replace styrofoam. Styrofoam right now is one of the biggest cause of pollution and is not biodegradable.

https://giy.ecovativedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Grow-It-Yourself-Instruction-Manual-v1.0.pdf

Mycelium is a biodegradable material made from Mushroom. It can be a replacement for styrofoam. 

https://goexplorer.org/magic-mushrooms-using-mycelium-to-create-packaging-and-building-materials/

https://www.britannica.com/science/mycelium

This link provides an explanation of the characteristics of the material used for our replacement for Styrofoam, mycelium. Mycelium is a crucial component of a mushroom