Manufacturers have created a number of eco-friendly designs in which to encase their products. In the slideshow below, you'll see plantable packaging that sprouts spruce trees, compostable packaging, moss used instead of packing peanuts, and plenty of waste-free packaging integrated into the product itself.
My favorite eco-friendly packaging design is the reindeer moss Coto stuffs their boxes with. It looks great and is even better for the Earth.
Implications - The eco-movement informs the values of a large cross-section of society. These consumers value waste reduction and product-efficient planning. Companies that can promote their waste reduction strategies in unique and potentially viral ways will foster a deeper connection to these consumers and need to spend less on advertising.
20 Eco-Friendly Packaging Designs
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Eco Packaging Lamps
The Paper Pulp Lamp by David Gardener
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Packaging As The Product
Recycled Packaging Lights
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Packaging as Cutlery
SpoonLidz Fold-Out Spoons Under the Lid
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Non-Dissolving Edible Packaging
Compost or Eat Your Containers
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Plantable Packaging
Spruce Trees Sprout from Pangea Organics Boxes
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Waste-Free Lighting
The 'Sticky Lamp'
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Natural Product Packaging
Coto Stuffs Their Boxes With Reindeer Moss
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Illuminated Packaging
Eco-Friendly 'Lite 2go' Lamp Is Made From Its Own Carton
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Compostable Soda Cups
Coca-Cola's Eco-Friendly Fountain Cups Debut at UW
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Green Notebook Packaging
HP Pavilion DV6929 Comes in Eco Messenger Bag
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Louis Vuitton-Inspired Cardboard
Branded Packaging Makes Bubble Wrap Passe
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Compostable PCs
ReCompute Features Corrugated Cardboard Case
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Eco Fun Packaging
Tofu & Pudding in a Balloon
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Eco Friendly Single Serve Wine Bottles
Volute Wine
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Innovative Edible Packaging
Cellar360 Chocolate-Dipped Wine Bottles Are Perfect for Valentine̵
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Green Baby Gift Boxes
Eco-Friendly Sets Make Great Presents for Environment-Minded Parents
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Compostable Snack Bags
SunChips Will Roll Out Compostable Bags by Earth Day 2010
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Green Photography
Olympus Reducing Packaging Waste
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Living Gift Boxes
Pangea Present Packaging Grows Into A Real Spruce Tree
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Resealable Lettuce Packaging
Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Quirky Paper Wine Bottles
Magnotta Wines' Ugly Duck is Packaged in Fully Recyclable Paper
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series
Rosana Sousa Designs a Sustainable Furniture Collection
Better-For-You Snack Packaging Redesigns
Quinn Snacks Boasts a Comprehensive Packaging Redesign
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
Refillable Alcohol Containers
Diageo Partnered With ecoSPIRITS On Refillable Alcohol Solutions
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Recycled Metal Skincare Packaging
The NIVEA Creme Tin Now Has an 80% Recycled Aluminum Design
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Luxury Paper Packaging Launches
Mondi Debuts Three Sustainable Packaging Products at a China Event
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Debuts New Eco-Friendly Packaging
Durable Egg Packaging Designs
Cascades Unveils the New Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVision™ Packaging
Sustainable 3D-Printed Packaging Lines
APC Packaging's Adapte Collection is Innovative
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
Sustainable Sourceable Packagings
Securikett's Eco-Friendly Packaging are Verifiable by Consumers
Connecting Tuna Can Packaging
John West Ecotwist Packaging Uses the SmartStrip Design
Recyclable Aluminum Tequila Packaging
DE-NADA Tequila is Rolling Out Eco-Friendly Packaging
Paper-Packaged Chocolate Bars
Walkers Chocolates Switched to 100% Recyclable Packaging
Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging
The Arcade Beauty Paper Packette is Made with 80% Paper
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
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Biodegradable Hemp-Based Packagings
Two Packaging Companies are Partnering to Reduce Plastics
Green Cosmetics Concept Stores
This Innisfree Store Utilizes Bottles in its Architectural Design
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Circular Green Luggage Capsules
Samsonite Unveils a Luggage Line Made with Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Refillable Glass Packaging Designs
Bormioli Luigi Unveiled the 'Swing' and 'Reverre'
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Wine Upcycling Projects
Rewine by Buvons Nature Turns Its Leftovers into Food
Refreshed Food Packaging Designs
North Coast Organic Marks a Major Update to Its Century-Old Brand
Sustainable Cork Installations
Forest for the Trees Showcases Cork Sustainable Furniture
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
Reusable Packaging Grocery Stores
Nude Foods Market Packs Foods in Returnable Glass Jars
Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti Partnered on New Packaging
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Adhesive-Held Water Multi-Packs
Vilsa Launches the First Sustainable Six-Pack Water Case
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Reusable Takeaway Packaging Pilots
VTT Launches Reuse Pilot for Ready Meal Packaging
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
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
Reusable Packaging Supermarket Trials
Amcor and Ocado are Working Together for a Packaging Project
Sturdy Recycled Packaging Materials
The RDM Group Vincicoat PLUS (V+) is Recycled and Resilient
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Perfume-Inspired Wine Bottles
Chloe Wine Collection's Limited-Edition Packaging Emphasizes Aroma
Recycled Packaging Planter Pots
Tetra Pak and Keter Partnered for the Cube Planters
Sustainable Packaging Inks
The Innova Plus NCF Inks Maximize Recyclability
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
Inline Plastics Essentials Platter Design is Versatile
Wood Fiber Fruit Packaging
These Metsä Spring Muoto Punnet Products Come in Two Sizes
Biodegradable Cheese Packagings
Nestlé Joins Oglivy Colombia on the Self-Packing Cheese
Eco-Friendly Rose Wine Packaging
Vinca Organic Pale Rosé Joins the Brand's Aluminum-Packaged Range
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging
This SIG Aluminum-Free Full Barrier Solution Reduces Material Use
Eco-Focused Family Housing
Rewild Homes Moves Environmental Design into Realistic Living
Freezable Wine Packs
Packit® Introduces Two New Products with ECOFREEZE® Technology+
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Recyclable Scent Label Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Introduced Scent Green® Label
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
Recyclable Bottle Containers
The 'Recyklobox' Allows For Sustainable In‑Store Returns
Eco-Friendly Bread Packaging
Modern Milkman Debuted Compostable Bread Bags
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
Mono-Material Packaging Designs
Free the Birds Introduced Mono-Materials for Skinimalism Packaging
Cocoa Bean-Based Display Units
Mars Wrigley is Trialing a Second 'Cocoa Cardboard' Bean Display
Sustainable Snack Packaging
Amcor and Lorenz Snacks Partnered for Recycle-Ready Packaging
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Paper-Packaged Olive Oils
Jordan Olivenöl Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Debuting a New Bottle
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Soft Structural Packaging
The Project Ara Explores Air‑filled Biomimicry as a Design Material
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Biotransformable Cup Designs
The Verigreen Plus Biotransformable Cup for Single Use Packaging
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Sustainable Easter Chocolate Packaging
Happi Launches its New Reduced-Wrapping Chocolate Packaging
Premium Wellness Packaging Systems
Abox Agency Designs a Premium Naturare Brand Identity
Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Sustainable Spirit Packaging
Sapling Spirits Vodka is Now Packaged in Aluminum Bottles
Eco-Friendly Wooden Wine Cases
Cheval Blanc Opts for a New Eco-Friendly Packaging Design
Compostable Berry Packaging Materials
The Elliott ECHO Pads are 100% Plastic-Free
Linerless Produce Packaging
Ravenwood and Troya introduce linerless labelled fruit packs
Carton Packaging Frameworks
The Consumer Goods Forum Unveiled the Liquid Carton Guidance
Sustainably Packaged White Wines
Wise Wolf Sauvignon Blanc is Packaged in Recycled Glass and More
Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
McDonald's Creates Eco-Friendly McFlurry Packaging
Sustainable Bulk Pinot Grigios
Rewild Wines Unveils an Eco-Friendly Format for its 4L Pinot Grigio
Compact Paper Cushioning Systems
Sealed Air Introduced a Space-Saving Recyclable Packaging Tool
Paper-Based Earbud Envelopes
Oman Air Transitions to Using Recyclable Paper Envelopes for Earbuds
Aluminum OTC Packaging
Foster & Thrive's Products Come in Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
Plastic-Free Takeaway Boxes
Just Eat Takeaway.com Launches the Huhtamaki Xampla Boxes
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Canadian Eco-friendly Phone Cases
Pela's Sustainable Approach to Phone Case Trends
Lightweight Wine Bottle Packaging
ALDI and Greencroft Partnered on New Wine Packaging
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
Recycled Packaging Tray Upgrades
Mondelēz Introduced Recycled Trays Across European Brands
Eco-Friendly Organized Containers
Furf Designs the Sustainable Tronco Storage for Qeeboo
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
Respiration Control Packaging Films
This Recyclable Film Packaging from Innovia Films is Effective
Reduced-Plastic Packaging Moves
Squire Shifts to Box and Card Packaging
Sustainably Wrapped Gin Bottles
Lind & Lime Gin Launched Reusable Organic Cotton Gift Wrap
Biomaterial Interior Design
Spring Studio Forms Sustainable Interiors for World Heritage Centre
Pet Gear Recycling Schemes
Pet Supplies Plus & Wag N' Wash Achieve a Recycled Packaging Milestone
Environmentally Conscious Cork Stoppers
MA Silva Unveils the New Neo Select Cork Stopper
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Retro Snack Rebrands
Back to Nature Unveils California-Inspired Nostalgic Packaging Design
Revamped Packaging Brand Websites
Macpac's New Website Highlights its Sustainability Efforts
Sustainably Packaged Cleaning Products
Windex Offers a Multi-Surface Cleaner with Vinegar
Sustainable Marble-Effect Packaging
Sulapac Collaborates With FaiveleyTech for Packaging Solutions
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
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
White Wood Wine Labels
The Label Makers Introduces a New Halfpenny Green Wine Label
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Sustainable Aerosol Packaging
Aptar Beauty Adds Twist-to-Lock Mechanisms for Leak-Resistant Sprays
Moisture-Protecting Pharmaceutical Bottles
LOG Pharma Debuts an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Bottle
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
Sustainable Parcel Services
India Post and IIP Work On Crafting Eco-Friendly Parcel Solutions