These paper packaging examples are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic containers and bags. Plastic pollution is a serious issue that is effecting out environment, causing many brands to reconsider how they are packaging their products. With organic food and products on the rise, it only makes sense that branding is taking a more sustainable route as well.
This eco-friendly list highlights paper packaging examples that range from beverage labels to food containers that are biodegradable and naturally crafted. These inventive examples can be recycled and are made from reclaimed cardboard or paper materials. When compared to plastic packaging, these concepts are not only more eco-friendly but are also more lightweight, inexpensive and versatile than their plastic counterparts.
13 Paper Packaging Examples
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Pleated Bottle Packaging
The ZigPack is an Eco-Friendly, Effective and Exposing Wine Tote
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Fast Food Purses
The Eco-Friendly Togo Burger by Seulbi Kim Keeps Items in Order
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Handy Two-Part Packaging
W-Bags Split into a Pair of Compartments to Store Snack Scraps
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Paper-Based Beverage Branding
Paperboy Wine Packaging is the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Vino Vessel
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Good-Natured Beverage Branding
Toni's Eierlikor Uses Material and Text to Express its Values
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Earthy Dessert Branding
Willow & Sage Organic Gelato Packaging Expresses its Natural Quality
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Lush Beverage Branding
Koa Organic Water Packaging Has a Delicious Purity About its Natural Look
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Redesigned Bouquet Carriers
BLUMA by Adam Groch Rethinks Traditional Floral Arrangement Packaging
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Animated Popcorn Packaging
This Playful Popcorn Branding Will Appeal to Younger Family Members
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Rural Roaster Branding
This Dynamic Coffee Roaster Branding is Inspired by Its Home
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Artisanal Cold Brew Branding
This Sandow's London Cold Brew Coffee 2-Pack is Earthy and Rustic
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Transparent Produce Bags
These Produce Packaging Designs Emphasize Freshness
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Winsome Windowed Cartons
Leafy Tea Packaging Opens Up to a Colorful World of Delicate Flavors
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Graphic Pomegranate Packaging
Granada Pomegranate's Branding Encourages Sustainability
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Exclamatory Bean Branding
Gimme! Coffee Packaging Gets the Consumer Excited About the Beverage
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Whiteout Coffee Packaging
Street Fifty Eight is an Australian Java Brand with Minimalist Branding
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Vibrant Cocoa Branding
Antidote Chocolate's Raw and Roasted Products Feature Colorful Packaging
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Eco-Friendly Double Labels
These Modest and Customizable Tea Tins Encourage Reuse by the Consumer
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Agrarian Paper Packaging
The Abeego Wraps are a Natural Alternative for Reusable Food Storage
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Elegant Eco-Friendly Branding
Valia Skincare Packaging is Gorgeous and Good to the Planet
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Artisanal Potato Packages
The Scarratt Potato Packaging Design is Made with Adaptable Brown Paper
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Tranforming Bird Nest Packages
Thomas Neveu's Bird Shelter Makes an Eco Friendly Use of Packaging
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Biodegradable Champagne Sheaths
Naturally Clicquot is an Eco-Friendly Champagne Bottle Packaging
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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
Seafood Waste Bioplastics
Natnov Bioscience Has Turned Seafood Waste into New Bio-Economy Products
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
Paper-Based Packaging Coatings
HyperBarrier is a New Sustainable Nanocomposite Packaging Solution
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Natural Yogurt Jars
Danone Argentina Adopted New Packaging to Improve Environmental Efforts
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
Luxury Paper Packaging Launches
Mondi Debuts Three Sustainable Packaging Products at a China Event
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
Recyclable Yogurt Drink Packaging
The New Yop Bottles are Made with Clear PET and Recycled PET
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
Fully Recyclable Oil Packaging
The New Frylight Packaging Has a Fully Recyclable Spray Pump
Connecting Tuna Can Packaging
John West Ecotwist Packaging Uses the SmartStrip Design
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
Paper-Made Spirit Bottles
This Johnnie Walker Black Label Bottle is Made with 90% 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
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
Reimagined Sleek Paper Bags
MUJI Labo Reimagines a Paper Bag for Spring/Summer 2025
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
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
Canned Liquid Soaps
Niul Cosmetics Packages Its Soap in Aluminum Cans
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
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
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
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
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Insulated Recyclable Bags
ProAmpac Unveils a Sustainable Packaging Solution for Grocery Deliveries
Low-Plastic Seafood Packaging
This Sainsbury’s Packaging Update Reduces Plastic Use
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
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
Decorated Candle Tins
Soap & Paper Factory Introduces New Sustainable Candle Tins
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
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
High-Barrier Paper Packaging Platform
ProAmpac Launches a High-Barrier Paper Platform
Strong Bamboo Towels
Panda Eco Paper is Made with Renewable 100% Organic bamboo
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
Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging
This SIG Aluminum-Free Full Barrier Solution Reduces Material Use
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
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
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
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
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
Mono-Material Packaging Designs
Free the Birds Introduced Mono-Materials for Skinimalism Packaging
Recyclable Bottle Containers
The 'Recyklobox' Allows For Sustainable In‑Store Returns
Paper-Packaged Garlic Baguettes
Marks & Spencer Launches its Garlic Baguettes in Paper Packaging
Prairie Fibre Bioplastics
Saskatchewan Polytechnic & EnviroWay Turned Flax into Plastic
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
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
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
Plastic-Free Kitchen Paper Towels
Betterway's Bamboo Paper Towels Are Compostable and Dye-Free
Eco-Friendly Wooden Wine Cases
Cheval Blanc Opts for a New Eco-Friendly Packaging Design
Reduced Plastic Snack Packaging
ALDI Specially Selected Hand Cooked Chips Come in New Packets
Paper-Made Pancake Packaging
Laîta Pancakes Now Come in Packaging from Walki
Streamlined Packaging Updates
Blanco's New Packaging Design is Holistic in Nature
Linerless Produce Packaging
Ravenwood and Troya introduce linerless labelled fruit packs
Carton Packaging Frameworks
The Consumer Goods Forum Unveiled the Liquid Carton Guidance
Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
McDonald's Creates Eco-Friendly McFlurry Packaging
Recyclable Mono-Material Packaging
Jindal Films Expanded its Range of Mono-Material Solutions
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
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
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Plastic-Cutting Retail Initiatives
Amazon is Cutting Its Plastic Use in North America
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 Plastic Candy Packaging
Cadbury Mini Eggs Came in Recycled Plastic Packaging This Easter
Recycled Packaging Tray Upgrades
Mondelēz Introduced Recycled Trays Across European Brands
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Bravo's Paper Towels are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
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
Reduced-Plastic Packaging Moves
Squire Shifts to Box and Card Packaging
Respiration Control Packaging Films
This Recyclable Film Packaging from Innovia Films is Effective
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Pet Gear Recycling Schemes
Pet Supplies Plus & Wag N' Wash Achieve a Recycled Packaging Milestone
Honeycomb Paper Mailers
Ranpak Unveils a New Curbside-Recyclable Eco-Friendly Climaliner Plus
Reusable Cardboard Buckets
Royal Flora Holland Launches a Reusable Bucket for Logistics
Revamped Packaging Brand Websites
Macpac's New Website Highlights its Sustainability Efforts
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
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
Sustainable Marble-Effect Packaging
Sulapac Collaborates With FaiveleyTech for Packaging Solutions
Bio-Based Packaging Concepts
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt Debut Paper-Based Packagings
Plastic Tube Guides
Berry Global’s E-Book Helps Businesses Navigate Flexible Plastic Tube Options
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Fiber-Based Packaging Caps
PulPac develops fiber closures to replace plastic packaging components
Moisture-Protecting Pharmaceutical Bottles
LOG Pharma Debuts an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Bottle
Flexible Paper-Based Packaging
Parkside Introduces the Recoflex™ Paper Packaging for Fresh Food
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
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