One day we might grow other things, like our computers.
Initially, only the PowerEdge R710 will come with mushroom-based packaging, other servers and desktops are expected to follow soon.
Dell said that the cushions take about 5 - 10 days to grow. All energy that is necessary to form the cushion is delivered by carbohydrates and sugars. In fact, there are no greenhouse gas emissions tied to the production of this packaging in any way. Dell believes that the mushroom packaging will complement its bamboo packaging the company uses for lighter products such as netbooks, tablets and smartphones.
According to the company, the mushroom packaging has been tested in Dell's labs and passed the tests like a "champ." Dell can fit four R710 servers in one multi-pack box using mushroom packaging, which also reduces the need for shipping material.
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I thought this was about something else entirely.
Mushrooms give me a rash. What about those of us who are allergic to fungi?
Mushrooms give me a rash. What about those of us who are allergic to fungi?
If these guys just wanted to get high, they could have used hemp instead (or as well, for best results).
Sweet deal for all the druggies. Buy a PC and get high.
Sweet deal for all the druggies. Buy a PC and get high.
Probably the greatest cheapest 3d gaming experience evar!
Dell -- focus on fixing your horrible customer service first before you worry about going green
@flybri--everyone has horrible customer service (although few as bad as AT&T used to be).
This is really cool. Should it be making me hungry though? I should eat some lunch.
Am I reading this correctly, They are going to pack my Dell PC in Mushrooms!!
any one else wondering what this stuff looks like???
any one else wondering what this stuff looks like???
Agreed, where the piccys of the mushies!!
I'd like to see what the packaging looks like too.
And not related but how is it possible to have almost every threads polluted by spam ...
There should be a filter on some words like "shoes" plus "$" each time some one submits a comment.
You have to be smart enough to click the link in the article to see the pictures. DUH
Are they 1-Up Mushrooms?
Very cool. Love to see computer companies pushing for going green!
That's actually very cool!
It’s good to see big Corps like Dell go the green way. The mushroom packaging makes sense both economically and environmentally.
any one else wondering what this stuff looks like???
Agreed, where the piccys of the mushies!!
I'd like to see what the packaging looks like too.
Here is the link (which is mentioned in the above article) for an article and a picture of the package.
Can't add the link, so look for it in the first line in the above article, you won't miss it.
Good, the Spam has been removed.