Quick service restaurants have so much potential for introducing eco fast food packaging, yet so few of take up the opportunity. Perhaps it's the time and money wrapped up in considering rebranding and redesigning that turns so many companies off. Whatever the reason may be, this collection of ideas will demonstrate how to make an easy switch with a field of practical and economic options.
Brown kraft paper has been picked up by many cafes as a way to serve snacks in recyclable material. Card and cardboard offer the same possibilities, but there are more imaginative alternatives too. Cellulose containers that resemble clear plastic will decompose naturally after use. A personal favorite is the use of plantable seed paper that invites you to literally bury your trash to grow new greenry. Whether you're serving soups, salads, sandwiches or drinks, these sustainable and generally eco-friendly packages hit the spot for responsible consumption.
26 Examples of Eco To-Go Packaging
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Plantable Food Packages
This Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Can be Used to Grow Herbs
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Accordion Sandwich Containers
Eat & Go Packaging Can Be Conveniently Compressed with Every Bite
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Uncrumpling Eco Containers
Sustainable Expanding Bowl Grows and Opens When Water's Poured Into It
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Handy Two-Part Packaging
W-Bags Split into a Pair of Compartments to Store Snack Scraps
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Coordinated Salad Bowls
Bright Bites' Salad Bowls Match the Vibrancy of the Ingredients Inside
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Tearable Takeout Sacks
The Simplistic Box Bag Design Rips in Half for Easy Food-Carrying
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Plaited Gazette Packaging
Re News Encourages You to Reuse Yesterday's Journals for Useful Purposes
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Plaited Paper Packaging
Bellis Preserves Branding Communicates a Carefully Crafted Mission
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Towering Treat Cartons
Ovvio Cupcakes Packaging is Structurally Inspired by Honeycomb Forms
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Brown Bag Coffee Designs
This Environmentally Friendly Coffee Cup Packaging is Recyclable
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Purse-Like Takeout Bags
Gustav Karlsson Reimagines the Take Out Box to Be Chic and Eco-Friendly
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Tearable Seafood Wrapping
The BagBox Packaging Concept is Adaptable for On-the-Go Eating
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Cardboard Beer Branding
The Mug Pub by Ivan Maximov is for Eco-Friendly Boozers
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Clutchable Coffee Cup Sleeves
The Quarter Bag Cup Carrier Serves Convenience and Eco-Friendliness
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Plantable Gourmet Packaging
Live Food Bar Packaging by Amelia Roblin Grows Garden Herbs
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Crosswise Coffee Branding
Starbucks Special Edition Packaging Seeks a Different Approach
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Eco-Origami Coffee Cups
Coffree Biodegradable Brew Eliminates a Cup of Waste a Day
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Convenient Coffee Clutches
The Carry On Concept is an Efficient One-Handed Way to Tote Four Drinks
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Space-Saving Food Packaging
The Campactible Accordion Package for Instant Noodles
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Coffee Cup Gardens
The Takeout Coffee Cup Garden Turns Wasteful Cups into Useful Green Spaces
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Eco-Happy Wrapping
The Khristian Mendoza 'Environmental Kit' Packaging is Pure as Earth
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Birdhouse Bread Packaging
This Bread Packaging Design Doubles as a Bird Feeder
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Conscientious Plastic Food Trays
Firstcarbon ghgTrack software to Track Supply Chain Emissions
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Accordion Takeout Containers
The Pack Away Lunchbox Compresses as You Gradually Pick Away Inside
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Plant-Based Plastic Containers
NatureWorks' Sustainable Food Containers Use Ingeo Plastic
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Eco-Friendly Poultry Packaging
The KFC Reusable Side Container Won the 2010 Greener Package Awards
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Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Seafood Waste Bioplastics
Natnov Bioscience Has Turned Seafood Waste into New Bio-Economy Products
Better-For-You Snack Packaging Redesigns
Quinn Snacks Boasts a Comprehensive Packaging Redesign
Home-Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks is Rolling Out a New Hot Cup & Lid in Select Markets
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Lightweight Tray-Style Food Packaging
The kp Elite Nova MAP Tray is the Lightest of its Kind
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
Paperboard Supplement Packaging
Vital Proteins is Transitioning to Paper-Based Canisters
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Debuts New Eco-Friendly Packaging
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Sustainable Carton-Style Packaging
This Elopak Paperboard Reduces Packaging's Carbon Footprint
Sustainable Packaging Initiatives
Cafe Spice Transitions to Polypropylene Plastic Trays
3D-Printable Packaging Pastes
Engineers from University of Washington Developed a Printable Paste
Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Expands Its Freezable Snack Box Line for Convenience
Connecting Tuna Can Packaging
John West Ecotwist Packaging Uses the SmartStrip Design
Paper-Packaged Chocolate Bars
Walkers Chocolates Switched to 100% Recyclable Packaging
Compact Canned Houseplants
Trader Joe’s Mini Can Foliage Turns Product Packaging into Home Decor
Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging
The Arcade Beauty Paper Packette is Made with 80% Paper
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Plant-Based Packaging Agreements
Avantium Taps Amcor Rigid Packaging for the New releaf Packaging
Fully Recyclable Paper Wrappers
KIND Snacks Launched Curbside Recyclable Snack Bar Packaging
Biodegradable Hemp-Based Packagings
Two Packaging Companies are Partnering to Reduce Plastics
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
High-Barrier Recyclable Paper Packs
Prymat Has Adopted Mondi’s BarrierPaper Solution
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Organic Own-Brand Coffee Pods
Natural Grocers Organic Coffee Pods Come in Several Options
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
Compostable Fiber Tablewares
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection is BPI-Certified
Reusable Takeaway Packaging Pilots
VTT Launches Reuse Pilot for Ready Meal Packaging
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Plastic-Free Supply Chains
Ericsson is Investing in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Reusable Packaging Grocery Stores
Nude Foods Market Packs Foods in Returnable Glass Jars
Reusable Packaging Supermarket Trials
Amcor and Ocado are Working Together for a Packaging Project
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Air Fryer-Friendly Product Packaging
The PaperSeal Shape Tray Replaces Plastic Alternatives
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
One-Handed Paper Cartons
The One-Hand Pump Paper Pack is Made from 100% Recyclable Materials
Bio-Based Monomaterial Skincare Packaging
These Lumene Moisturizer Jars are Easy to Recycle
Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates
This Co-op Sustainable Packaging Initiative is Expansive
Domed Lid Yogurt Bowls
The KeepCup and Yo Chi 'Go Bowl' is a Eco-Conscious Packaging Option
Highly Recyclable Packaging Films
The Südpack CarbonLite Films are Suited for Cheese and More
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Paper-Made Juice Packaging
The Tetra Park Tetra Brik Aseptic is Made with Up to 80% Paper
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Recycled Packaging Planter Pots
Tetra Pak and Keter Partnered for the Cube Planters
Personal Care Refill Solutions
Zero Co Unveils its New Paper-Based Refill System
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
Compostable Instant Coffee Pods
NatureWorks Debuts the PLA Coffee Pods for IMA Coffee Lab Shoppers
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
Inline Plastics Essentials Platter Design is Versatile
Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging
The Seal N’ Flip Packaging from the Lacerta Group Reduces Costs
Autonomous Plant-Based Pop-Ups
Okay's Easy Switch Pop-Up Makes Plant-Based Options Accessible
Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks Introduces Its New Better Cup for All Design
Wood Fiber Fruit Packaging
These Metsä Spring Muoto Punnet Products Come in Two Sizes
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Biodegradable Cheese Packagings
Nestlé Joins Oglivy Colombia on the Self-Packing Cheese
Snack-Inspired Plant-Based Foods
This Veggiecus Plant-Based Ready-to-Cook Range Embraces Snacking
High-Barrier Paper Packaging Platform
ProAmpac Launches a High-Barrier Paper Platform
Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti Partnered on New Packaging
Paper-Packaged Porridge Products
Everyday Essentials Porridge Oats Come in Plastic-Free Packaging
Plant-Based Biodegradable Plastic Altneratives
Shellworks Raises $15M for Vivomer Scale-Up
Moulded Fibre Transport Containers
PAPACKS Launches Fiber Box for Seafood Transport
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Food Travel Accessories
The To Go Collection Converts Takeout Packaging into Functional Gear
Compostable Film Packaging
The Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company Adopted Futamura's NatureFlex Film
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Eco-Friendly Bread Packaging
Modern Milkman Debuted Compostable Bread Bags
Recycled Fish Packaging Boards
Kp Evolve Fish Boards use recycled PET and eliminate absorbent pads
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging
The Sonoco Paper Can is Made with 100% Recycled Fiber
Eco-Friendly Shipping Materials
The Kite Packaging Smart Fill Range is Eco-Minded
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Recyclable Bottle Containers
The 'Recyklobox' Allows For Sustainable In‑Store Returns
Reduced Plastic Foodservice Partnerships
Prowrap and Tortilla Partnered to Reduce Plastic Waste
Paper-Packaged Garlic Baguettes
Marks & Spencer Launches its Garlic Baguettes in Paper Packaging
Three-Compartment Meal Trays
Amcor and Cofigeo Release a Three-Compartment Tray for Ready Meals
Collaboration Prepackaged Plant-Based Foods
Gosh! and Urban Eat Partnered for Plant-Based fare
Cocoa Bean-Based Display Units
Mars Wrigley is Trialing a Second 'Cocoa Cardboard' Bean Display
Prairie Fibre Bioplastics
Saskatchewan Polytechnic & EnviroWay Turned Flax into Plastic
Unbleached Food Packaging Trays
Stora Enso Trayforma Brown Excels at Performance and Reliability
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Food Service Packaging Platforms
JJ O'Toole Launched Bia to Cater to the Hospitality Sector
Portable Hygiene Packs
Kleenex Introduces Durable Tissue Packs with Secure Snap-Shut Lids
Compostable Snack Bar Packaging
The Brawny Bear Date Energy Bars Come in New Packaging from Pakka
Biotransformable Cup Designs
The Verigreen Plus Biotransformable Cup for Single Use Packaging
Recycled PET Industrial Bags
Boxon Launches Food-Contact Big Bags Approved in EMEA
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Sustainable Easter Chocolate Packaging
Happi Launches its New Reduced-Wrapping Chocolate Packaging
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Collaborative Fiber-Based Food Trays
This Fiber-Based Packaging is Lightweight Yet Functional
Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Reduced Plastic Snack Packaging
ALDI Specially Selected Hand Cooked Chips Come in New Packets
Compostable Berry Packaging Materials
The Elliott ECHO Pads are 100% Plastic-Free
Paper-Made Pancake Packaging
Laîta Pancakes Now Come in Packaging from Walki
Fresh Produce Containerboards
Mondi Launches the ProVantage SmartKraft Brown for Pacapim
Linerless Produce Packaging
Ravenwood and Troya introduce linerless labelled fruit packs
Carton Packaging Frameworks
The Consumer Goods Forum Unveiled the Liquid Carton Guidance
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
McDonald's Creates Eco-Friendly McFlurry Packaging
Paper-Made Confectionery Bags
Saica Group and Mondelez Launch a New Sustainable Multipack Solution
Paper-Based Earbud Envelopes
Oman Air Transitions to Using Recyclable Paper Envelopes for Earbuds
Plastic-Free Takeaway Boxes
Just Eat Takeaway.com Launches the Huhtamaki Xampla Boxes
Multi-Compartment Meal Trays
Amcor and Cofigeo Partner on a Sustainable Food Tray Product
Recyclable Reusable Coolers
DS Smith's GoChill Cooler Replaces Plastic and Styrofoam Coolers
Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies
Emerald Ecovations Partners with Octoen
Compostable Sauce Containers
Holy Carp! Packaging Offers an Alternative for Soy Sauce Dispensers
Recycled Packaging Designs
DEBATIN and PreZero Launch the 60% PCR Material-Sourced Packaging
Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging
The PaperSeal Pressed Packaging is Cost-Efficient
Compact On-The-Go Freezable Bags
PackIt Launches the Freezable Market Tote and a Lunch Container
Recycled Packaging Tray Upgrades
Mondelēz Introduced Recycled Trays Across European Brands
Eco-Friendly Organized Containers
Furf Designs the Sustainable Tronco Storage for Qeeboo
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Sustainable Decomposing Containers
Rootmaker's BioPot is an Eco-Friendly Vessel for Plant Growth
Customizable Packaging Solutions
Wax Paper Global Has Introduced an Innovative Packaging Solution
Adaptable Plastic Alternatives
2M Group is Unveiling a Plastic Alternative for the Supply Chain
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
Reduced-Plastic Packaging Moves
Squire Shifts to Box and Card Packaging
Respiration Control Packaging Films
This Recyclable Film Packaging from Innovia Films is Effective
Reusable Cardboard Buckets
Royal Flora Holland Launches a Reusable Bucket for Logistics
Retro Snack Rebrands
Back to Nature Unveils California-Inspired Nostalgic Packaging Design
Biodegradable Paper Ashtrays
Ekoroll Introduced the Paper Ashtray for Biodegradable Smoking
Recyclable Cover Papers
Saputo Dairy UK is Transitioning its Spreadable Covers to Paper-Based
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Bio-Based Packaging Concepts
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt Debut Paper-Based Packagings
Eco Cork Organizers
The Stackable Cork Boxes Offer Eco-Friendly and Tactile Storage
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Biodegradable Burial Caskets
The Living Cocoon by Loop Biotech Offers a Fungus-Based Coffin
Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions
Kite Packaging Plastic Pallet Boxes are Cost-Effective
Rigid Protective Food Containers
Klöckner Pentaplast Launches the New kp Infinity HP3