If there is one thing about consumer culture that really rubs people the wrong way, it has to be the amount of wasted material; that is one reason why eco plastic packaging is becoming a focal point for designers and companies alike. It is on way to not only be kinder to the environment, but also potentially save money while connecting with customers in a more meaningful way.
This collection of eco plastic packaging focuses not only on biodegradable materials, but also plant-based ones. Interestingly, the adoption of such environmentally friendly packaging helps to elevate the brand in an unexpected way. People often associate health with eco-friendly products, so that view can easily be transferred to food, skincare and more.
12 Examples of Eco Plastic Packaging
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Biodegradable Origami Bowls
This Food Bowl Design Imagines a Sustainable Way to Eat Ramen
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Biodegradable Chip Packaging
The Boulder Canyon Chip Snacks are Sold in Compostable Bags
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Biodegradable Bread Bags
NatureFlex's Biodegradable Bag, Wrapper and Films Keep Bread Fresh
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Accordion-Style Soap Pumps
Eco Soap Dispenser by Sonic Can Dramatically Help the Environment
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Insect-Made Eco Plastic
Coleoptera Bioplastic is Made Using the Shells of Dead Beetles
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Sustainable Garden Supplies
The Ace Urban Garden Tool Packaging is Designed Without Harmful Toxins
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Organic Cellulose Packaging
Birkel's Pasta Packaging is Made from a Renewable Cellulose Base
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Egg-Shaped Eco Shampoo
Low-Impact is Met by Low-Cost in the Form of Natura SOU Packaging
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Plant-Based Plastic Containers
NatureWorks' Sustainable Food Containers Use Ingeo Plastic
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Plant-Based Eco Plastics
This Sustainable Polymer is Made From Carrot Fibres
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Eco Plastic Replacements
Clay-Based Hydrogels Provides Environmentally-Safe Alternative
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Eco Freezer Bag Storage
This Bio-Degradable Freezer Bag Boasts a Sustainable and Recyclable Design
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Resealable Lettuce Packaging
Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
3D-Printed Packaging Molds
Unilever Partnered with Serioplast on 3D-Printed Packaging Solutions
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Seafood Waste Bioplastics
Natnov Bioscience Has Turned Seafood Waste into New Bio-Economy Products
Ocean Plastic-Made Skincare Packaging
LATHER Introduced Its New Landscapes Collection
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
Recycled Metal Skincare Packaging
The NIVEA Creme Tin Now Has an 80% Recycled Aluminum Design
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Eco-Conscious Hotel Amenities
Groupe GM Launches a 0% Plastic Amenities Collection for Hotels
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
Plant-Based Cosmetic Packaging
Virospack and Rezemo Partnered on a Dropper Cap for Liquid Products
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Eco-Friendly Restaurant Cups
Sulapac Partnered with Burger King in Finland for Biobased Cups
Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Debuts New Eco-Friendly 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
Connecting Tuna Can Packaging
John West Ecotwist Packaging Uses the SmartStrip Design
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
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Plant-Based Packaging Agreements
Avantium Taps Amcor Rigid Packaging for the New releaf Packaging
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
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
Bio-Based Foam Packaging
Apple and RISE Team Up to Develop Bio-Based Foam for Packaging
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners
Cleancult is Cutting 90% of Single-Use Plastic
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
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
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Canned Liquid Soaps
Niul Cosmetics Packages Its Soap in Aluminum Cans
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
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
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
Recyclable PET Wine Packaging
The ALPLA PET Wine Bottle Helps Cut Carbon Emissions
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
Marine Biotech Skincare
Dulcie's Packaging Uses a Bio-Based, 100% Home-Compostable Material
Paper-Made Juice Packaging
The Tetra Park Tetra Brik Aseptic is Made with Up to 80% Paper
Recycled Diaper Packaging
Kimberly-Clark Collaborates with Amcor on a Sustainability Solution
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
Recycled Packaging Planter Pots
Tetra Pak and Keter Partnered for the Cube Planters
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Eco-Friendly Baby Care Products
EcoPeaCo’s 'Bath Bundle' Features Recycled Plastic Packaging
Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Straws
WinCup's phade® Straws are Reaching Milestones
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
Mono-Material Packaging Designs
Free the Birds Introduced Mono-Materials for Skinimalism Packaging
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Carton Packaging Frameworks
The Consumer Goods Forum Unveiled the Liquid Carton Guidance
Single-Serve Olive Oil Packaging
Citizens of Soil Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Comes in Pipettes
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
Microalgae-Based Barrier Coatings
AIMPLAS Introduced MULTIPLY Recyclable Barrier Coatings
Recycled PET Industrial Bags
Boxon Launches Food-Contact Big Bags Approved in EMEA
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
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
Plastic-Free Body Moisturizers
Slo Naturals' Moisturizing Body Stick Comes in Compostable Paper
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
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
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
Prairie Fibre Bioplastics
Saskatchewan Polytechnic & EnviroWay Turned Flax into Plastic
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Pod-Style Skincare Packaging
JUNOCO Unveils a Refillable Interchangeable Pod System
Eco-Certified Eggshell Materials
Ecoshell LLC Offers a Eco-Friendly Material Made from Eggshells
Biotransformable Cup Designs
The Verigreen Plus Biotransformable Cup for Single Use Packaging
Sustainable Easter Chocolate Packaging
Happi Launches its New Reduced-Wrapping Chocolate Packaging
Expanded AI Cleaning Solutions
Plastno Expands its Eco-Friendly Cleaning Line and Debuts an AI App
Plastic-Free Takeaway Boxes
Just Eat Takeaway.com Launches the Huhtamaki Xampla Boxes
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
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
Streamlined Packaging Updates
Blanco's New Packaging Design is Holistic in Nature
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Lightweight HDPE Bottle Production
Colgate-Palmolive Backs Polyplastics PTI Process
Interchangeable Component Cosmetic Packaging
The APC Packaging Adapté Collection is Adaptable
Aluminum OTC Packaging
Foster & Thrive's Products Come in Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
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
Canadian Eco-friendly Phone Cases
Pela's Sustainable Approach to Phone Case Trends
Recycled Packaging Designs
DEBATIN and PreZero Launch the 60% PCR Material-Sourced Packaging
Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes
Shellworks' Compostable Pipette Consists of Plastic-Free Material
Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging
The PaperSeal Pressed Packaging is Cost-Efficient
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
Recycled Own-Brand Product Packaging
ALDI Washing Up Liquid is Now Packaged in rPET Bottles
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
Recycled PE Packaging Films
Amcor Unveiled the DCM Mono-Material PE Film
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
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Recycled Packaging Tray Upgrades
Mondelēz Introduced Recycled Trays Across European Brands
Biobased Dog Poop Bags
The Finn 92%c are Sustainable and Durable
Reusable Cardboard Buckets
Royal Flora Holland Launches a Reusable Bucket for Logistics
Revamped Packaging Brand Websites
Macpac's New Website Highlights its Sustainability Efforts
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Biodegradable Paper Ashtrays
Ekoroll Introduced the Paper Ashtray for Biodegradable Smoking
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
Sustainable Marble-Effect Packaging
Sulapac Collaborates With FaiveleyTech for Packaging Solutions
Eco Cork Organizers
The Stackable Cork Boxes Offer Eco-Friendly and Tactile Storage
Plastic Tube Guides
Berry Global’s E-Book Helps Businesses Navigate Flexible Plastic Tube Options
Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules
Elho Introduces The Ocean Collection Made from Sustainable Materials
Biodegradable Refill Pouches
Wonderfeel Launches Bio-Assimilative Packaging for Refill Program
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
Engineered Plant Fibre Containers
Zerolys' Phyber Launches its New Rigid CPG Packaging
Bio-Based Packaging Concepts
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt Debut Paper-Based Packagings
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
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions
Kite Packaging Plastic Pallet Boxes are Cost-Effective
Cost-Efficient Sustainable Bags
Paragon Debuts a New Range of Garbage Bags Made with Plastic Waste