Monthly subscription boxes have become a mainstay for consumers to either treat themselves or give as a gift to those around them, but as subscription services continue to rise, brands are beginning to streamline the way they package the goods they're shipping out.
Being that brands are controlling which products make it into the monthly subscription boxes, they are looking more critically at the way the products are packaged for shipment (for example, judging more critically products that are oblong, obscure or awkward in shape). Tight, compact designs are prevalent, while a dissolution of packing materials like Styrofoam and plastic air bags is becoming the norm.
The shift towards monthly subscription boxes becoming more streamlined is dual-purpose; it's helping brands to decrease the costs associated with shipping goods, while consumers are being even more enchanted when they receive a well-packaged collection of products delivered to their doorstep.
40 Streamlined Monthly Subscription Boxes
From Unhealthy Treat Subscriptions to Kiddie Coding Kits:
Michael Hemsworth — Nov 24, 2015 — Business
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Collapsible Subscription Boxes
The Hatchbox Brand Identity Fuses Functional and Vibrant Accents
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Sneakerhead Subscription Boxes
Sneakerbox Supplies Accessories for the Sneaker Connoisseur
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Masculine Style Subscription Services
'LustBox' Monthly Subscription Boxes are Filled with Goodies
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Snacking Subscription Boxes
General Mills' Nibblr Subscription Box Delivers Small Healthy Snacks
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Kind Subscription Boxes
Gifts Inside of a Conscious Box Are Natural, Ethical and Sustainable
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Bamboo Toothbrush Subscriptions
The Mable Club Regularly Provides Members with Eco Toothbrushes
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Princess Toy Subscriptions
PleyBox's Subscription Service for Kids Has Official Disney Items
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Craft Coffee Delivery Services
This Craft Coffee Service Will Get You Hooked on New Roasts
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Mindful Lifestyle Subscriptions
Yogi Surprise's Monthly Gift Boxes Support the Yoga Lifestyle
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Mindful Subscription Boxes
BuddhiBox Supplies Monthly Gifts to Enhance a Yoga Practice
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Pre-Portioned Smoothie Subscriptions
Green Blender Eases the Process of Healthy Eating in the Home
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Executive Meal Subscriptions
Chef's Plate Offers Chef-Designed Meals for Quality Convenience
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Stylish Maternity Subscriptions
Preggonista Boxes Supply Monthly Gifts for Pregnant Women
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Contact Lens Subscription Kits
The Optikal Service Delivers Everything Needed for Contact Care
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Customizable Gift-Giving Kits
'Giftkit' Introduces a Modern Way to Shop for Gift Baskets Online
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DIY Cocktail Subscriptions
The Shaker and Spoon Subscription is Perfect for Alcohol-Lovers
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Seductive Subscription Services
Spice Box Delivers Adult Products Right to Your Door
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Kiddie Coding Kits
Bitsbox Teaches Kids Coding Through Monthly Subscriptions
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Women's Entrepreneurship Subscription Boxes
Sparkle Hustle Grow Help Women in Leadership Positions
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Collectible Subscription Boxes
Funko Pop is Now Selling a Subscription Box Called Disney Treasures
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Carnivore Subscription Boxes
ButcherBox Delivers Grass-Fed Beef Directly to Consumers
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Art Subscription Services
Papirmass' Art Subscription Boxes Educates and Inspire
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Custom Marijuana Subscriptions
Potbox Delivers Marijuana According to Smoker Preferences
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Unhealthy Treat Subscriptions
MunchPak Snack Delivery Service Provides International Treats
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Menswear Rental Subscriptions
The 'TieTry' Service Delivers Designer Brands Every Month
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Period Goodie Box Redesigns
Le Parcel Offers Monthly Gift Boxes to Make Aunt Flo's Visit Better
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Kiddie Voyager Kits
A Little Passports Subscription Takes Kids on a New Adventure Each Month
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One-Dollar Coffee Subscriptions
'Dollar Coffee Club' is an Inexpensive Coffee of the Month Club
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Organic Period Subscriptions
'Easy' Provides an Alternative to Shopping for Menstrual Supplies
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Spy-Themed Subscription Boxes
The Birchbox Brand is Launching a Retro Spy Movie-Themed Package
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Location-Inspired Food Subscriptions
GothamBox Delivers Special Treats From NYC & San Francisco
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Dental Floss Subscriptions
Cocofloss Delivers Flavored Dental Floss as Part of a Recurring Plan
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Baby Food Subscriptions
Little Spoon is Now Offering Baby Food Delivery for Its Freshly Made Meals
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Meal-Making Subscription Services
ChefButler Sends Food Boxes Full of Recipes and Ingredients
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Creativity-Boosting Subscription Boxes
A Conceptual Subscription Service Would Inspire Creatives
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Essential Oil Recipe Boxes
Simply Earth's Essential Oil Boxes Supply Oils and Easy-to-follow DIYs
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Subscription Box Beauty Lines
This Subscription Service is Launching Its Own Cosmetics Collection
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Curly Hair Sample Subscriptions
The Brand CurlKit Provides Hair Products for Black Women
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Tailored Motherhood Kits
Citrus Lane Ships Out Curated Gift Boxes for Mom and Baby
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Sock Subscription Services
Pharmacie Goods is a Luxury Sock Delivery Service Exclusively for Men
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Non-Toxic Cleaning Subscriptions
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Bold Statement Boxers
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Menopause Subscription Kits
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Singer-Made Beauty Boxes
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Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Home Cleaning Subscription Boxes
'Grove Collaborative' Offers Subscriptions to Save Costs
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Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
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Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
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Clipper Teas Debuts a New Selection Box with Best-Selling Organic Infusions
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