Although there are efforts like zero packaging grocery stores that help to reduce needless packaging, edible food containers offer a compromise that satisfies both the environment and your appetite.
For things like soup, bread bowls are a pretty safe route to go, since they're a natural pairing, but some of the more unexpected edible food packages include things like cupcake wrappers made from seaweed, or bowls made from fruits and vegetables. Edible containers have been around for a long time, but as 3D printing becomes more accessible, it will also be much easier to create edible tableware too. With these kinds of edible food containers, you're able to feel totally guilt-free, since you can make everything on your plate—and placemat—disappear.
22 Edible Food Containers
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Blob-Like Water Containers
The Ooho Water Bottle is an Edible Alternative to Plastic Versions
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Edible Pizza Box Pranks
Domino's Gets Creative with Its April Fool's Day 2014 Prank
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Efficient Edible Packaging
The David Edwards WikiCells Food Technology is Revolutionary
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Chocolate Balloon Bowls
Cathy Wu Makes Inflatable Candy Containers an Easy Excercise
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Edible Shot Glasses
The Cucumber Gimlet Shots Offers the Ultimate Refreshing Summer Drink
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Edible Take-Out Boxes
Konstantia Manthou Created this Edible Container for No-Waste Meals to Go
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Tomato-Based Bowls
These Edible Food Nests are Made from Fruits and Meant to be Eaten Too
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Edible Baking Plates
The Rollware Rolling Pin Lets You Make Scrumptious Kitchenware Designs
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Edible Tableware
Playing With Your Food is OK With These Beautiful Fruit and Vegetable Bowls
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Sturdy Bread Lunchboxes
KI•RA and The Edible Tower by Kostantia Manthou is Part of the Meal
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Edible Tableware
Rice Design Plates and Bowls You Can Eat
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Edible Burger Packaging
Bob's Burger Chain in Brazil Releases Edible Paper
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Edible Picnic Containers
When Eco Chic-Food Meets Edible Fashion
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Delectable Dinner Sets
Edible Utensil Sets by Artist Andere Monjo Let You Eat Your Fork
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Non-Dissolving Edible Packaging
Compost or Eat Your Containers
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Seaweed Cupcake Wrappers
These Cupcake Wrappers Offer an Alternative Taste
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Edible Dessert Dishes
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Serving Bowl is a Delicious Platter
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Cheesy Dessert-Designed Dishes
The Pizzabon Combines Comfort Food with Confectionery Delights
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DIY Cookie Cups
These Ice Cream Cups are Made from Deliciously Edible Materials
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Edible Dinner Plates
Design Professor Diane Bisson Creates Delicious Tableware
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Edible Movie-Themed Dishes
The White Chocolate Popcorn Bowl Ensures Snacking is Endless
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Fast Food Cookie Creations
This McDonald's Meal Look-Alike is Made Only from Cookies
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