These paper-made products were not just made for fun. Using the inexpensive and easily accessible material, many brands have attempted to make the statement of being environmentally conscious. Brown paper has somehow managed to gain the positive connotation of eco-friendly, since it has an unprocessed and organic appeal and is also recyclable and biodegradable. This is why many companies are incorporating cardboard crafts into packaging or ad campaigns. Not only are cardboard-made products creative and visually intriguing, but they also give off an eco-conscious impression to consumers.
Aside from marketing purposes, cardboard creations are popular because they provide consumers with the satisfaction of being ecologically responsible. Many brands are finding that when creativity is properly injected, cardboard can be a hit -- they effectively draw in attention with the green factor and appear unpretentious.
86 Clever Cardboard Creations
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Custom-Fit Pastry Packaging
The Triticum Bread Packaging is Ergonomic and Hip in Design
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DIY Cut-Out Shelves
The Triangular Wall-Caddy by Brit+Co is Crafty and Creative
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Electronic Cardboard Creatures
The AREA + Eco DIY Collection is Endearing and Economical
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Handy Coffee Cups
The + 4.5 Paper Cup Integrates a Handle and an Implement for Manual Mixing
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Tied Eco Takeaway
Take-Out Packaging by JoAnn Arello Contains All Food, Condiments and Cutlery
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Bow-Shaped Branding
Aufschwung Swing Packaging Celebrates the Crescent Form of its Contents
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Cute Kitty Accessories
Elizabeth Paige Smith Creates Adorable Cat Products
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Recyclable DSLRs
Kiel Johnson Crafts Amazing Cardboard Cameras
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Cardboard Smartphone Speakers
The Eco Amp Amplifies Sound in a Natural and Eco-Friendly Manner
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DIY Computer Docks
The Pizza Box Laptop Stand by Ilya Andreev is Fast Food for Technology
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Recyclable Bookstores
The Foldaway Bookshop is Earth and User-Friendly
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Cute Cardboard Branding
Mama, Papa and Gloria Packaging Embraces a Youthful Theme
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DIY Corrugated Creatures
The Herokid Magic Box is an Easily-Assembled Box Buddy
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Rad Recyclable Vehicles
The Incredible Michelin carDboard Concept Car is Made Paper and Plastic
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Cardboard Eco Racecars
This Hydrogen-Powered Cardboard Car is Uber-Sustainable
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Cardboard Beer Branding
The Mug Pub by Ivan Maximov is for Eco-Friendly Boozers
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Charming Carton Branding
Milk Self-Warming Bottle Packaging Simplifies the Product's Image
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DIY Faux Taxidermy
The Medium Cardboard Elephant Gives Your Home an Animalistic Vibe
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DIY Cardboard Clocks
Cardboard Clocks by John Helgi Holmgeirsson Makes You Work for Your Time
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DIY Giftable Paper Blouses
The FISKARS Father's Day Gift Bags Are Easy to Make & Impressionable
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Miniature Paper Cities
The 'Paper Metropolis' by Kiel Johnson Redefines Building Blocks
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Vintage Cardboard Cameras
The Pinhole Hasselblad by Kelly Angood Can Actually Take Photographs
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Cardboard Cowgirl Campaigns
The Chip Chop! SS11/12 Lookbook is Whimsically Western
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Chic Cardboard Light Fixtures
&Bros' Compleated Lamp is Making Recyclable Products More Designer
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Folded Metal Fixtures
The 60 Pendant Flaunts the Sharp Angles Made by Crisply Creased Steel
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Crosswise Coffee Branding
Starbucks Special Edition Packaging Seeks a Different Approach
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Customizable Paper Seats
Kids Can Draw Designs on the Kenno Recycled Cardboard Chair
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Seed-Embedded Packaging
The Cardboard Life Box Will Grow a Tree When It's Chucked
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Eco-Friendly Ghetto Blasters
The Smart Boombox is Made Out of Cardboard and Wood
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Perforated Plywood Lighting
The Bud Lampshade by Desinature is Rustic-Looking and Eco-Conscious
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3D Pork Packaging
D-Torso's Cardboard Box Houses a Ham Within a Pig
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Cardboard Display Cases
The LOW Bar Storage Unit is Eco-Friendly, Functional and Fab
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Surreal Cardboard Art Pieces
The EVOL Repeat Offender Collection is Made of Worn-Out Materials
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Shelled Pistachio Packaging
Mighty Nuts Come in a Case that Mimics the Kernels' Hard Coatings
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DIY Bulb Boxes
The New Flat Lampshade is Made from Cardboard Boxes
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Brewed Business Branding
The SD Coffee Cup is a Caffeinated Client Handout
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Computer Box Bureaus
The HP Z1 Workstation Accommodates Your Desktop and Your Desktop Computer
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Recyclable Claw Costumes
Giant Cardboard Robot Arms Will Make You the Baddest Bully on the Block
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Papercraft Phonographs
GGRP Corrugated Cardboard Envelope Unfolds Into Record Player
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Intricate Cardboard Roll Dioramas
This Toiler Paper Roll Art is Detailed and Beautiful
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Chic Boxed Booze Bags
The 'Bag-in-Bag Wine' is Fashionable and Fun
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Cardboard Origami Child Stools
This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up
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Alternative Eco-Friendly Toys
An Eco-Build a Block Set Features Cardboard Blocks Instead of Wood
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Dairy Carton Doghouses
The Milk Box Shelters Your Furry Friends in an Adorable Oversized Package
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Eco Cardboard Printers
The 'Origami' Laser Printer is 100 Percent Recyclable
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Pinhole Polaroids
Take Old School Pictures with the Cardboard 'Flutter in Pinhole' Camera
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Cardboard Egg Packaging
The Éva Valicsek Egg Carton Cracks the Standard Mould
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Cardboard Mechanics
Art Installation Uses Open Source Hardware to Control Movement
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Cardboard Kitty Carriers
Cat's Cradle by Erin Zingre is Designed to Bring a Feline Friend Anywhere
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Recycled Toolboxes
The Evolv Packaging Provides an Easy Way to Recycle
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Emotive Danbotography
Cardboard Robot Popularity Leads To Fan Created Photos
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DIY Dinosaur Wall Art
This Adorable DIY Dinosaur Art Project is Perfect for Children
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Cardboard Office Pranks
The Cardboard Office Prank is the Ultimate Workplace Joke
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Recycled Cylindrical Wrappers
Woolfiller Packaging Reuses Card for Consistency with Brand Values
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Clustered Cardboard Soundscapes
The Zimoun + Hannes Zweifel Installation Sounds Like Raindrops
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Eco-Friendly Confetti
The Throw & Grow Confetti Turns into Flowers
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Multipurpose Fold-Up Stands
This Compact Cardboard Stand Holds Necklaces and Pencils
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Crafty Cardboard Skateboards
The Z-Boys by Dominic Owen Pays Tribute to the Legendary Group
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False Impression Adhesives (UPDATE)
'X-Tape' by mmiinn Disguises Your Ordinary Cardboard Box
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Recyclable Tablet Sheaths
The Clean iPad Case by Guided Products is Made from 100% Paper
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Disposable Digital Cameras
The IKEA Cardboard Digital Camera is Debuted at Milan Design Week
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Super Skinny 3D Screens
Samsung 3D OLED TV is a Teeny Tiny 1.6 mm Thick
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Crafty Cardboard Repurposing
Joolz Packaging Can Be Turned Into Something New & Useful
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Imperfect Pest Control
Clever Eco-Friendly Rat Trap Design Has a Few Flaws
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Cardboard Laptop Protectors
GreenCase by Mika Becktor is Practical and Eco-Friendly
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Bio-Conscious Drink Containers
Ecologic Sustainable Packaging Can be Recycled
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Eco-Friendly Foosball Tables
The Kickpack Cardboard Foosball Table is a Fun Way to Recycle
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Crafted Paper Bridges
Shigeru Ban Built a River-Spanning Bridge Out of 281 Cardboard Tubes
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Understated Dessert Branding
Solo Ice Cream Packaging Saves the Frills for the Treats' Flavoring
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Recyclable Corrugated Radios
The Cardboard Radio is Lightweight and Great for the Outdoors
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Reycled Taxidermy Lighting
Philou Le Caribou Uses Cardboard as a Means to Illuminate Rooms
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Cardboard Cat Houses
The Kitty Dome is a Sustainable Space for Your Furry Feline
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Cardboard Sneaker Packaging
The Air Jordan XIV Pizza Box Offers a Blueprint for the Shoe
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Peculiar Paper Furniture
'Watching You' by Koji Sekita Design is Strong and Graceful
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Organic Skeletal Bowls
Domingos Totora Creates a Line of Cardboard Home Decor
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Brown-Bagged Beer
The Doss Blockos Beer Gives You That "Drinking in Public" Feel
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Retro Eco-Friendly Stereos
Live a Greener Lifestyle by Using the Card Radio
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Illustrated Paper Animations
'Train of Thought' by Leo Bridle Took 9 Months to Complete
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Cardboard Tablet Cases
Plicopa is an Eco-Friendly iPad Cover That is 100% Recyclable
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Cardboard Beer Boxes
New Eco-Friendly Cardboard Kegs Will Revolutionize the Way You Drink
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Recycled Feline Loungers
DIY Cardboard Cat Chaise is a Catastic Idea
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Corrugated Gamer Art
The Cardboard Game Boy Color is an Oversized Nintendo Tribute
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Unpretentious Paper Packaging
The CuldeSack El Poaig Olive Oil Looks Decievingly Simple
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Cardboard Cactus Air Purifiers
Meta Material Creates an Efficient and Good-Looking Filter
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Recyclable Computer Cases
Asus Set to Start Shipping Cardboard Computer Cases
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This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Cooling Mushroom Packaging
Mushroom Packaging Creates Customizable and Compostable Solutions
Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Pet-Friendly Cat Box
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Sustainable Speaker Packaging
Sonos' Packaging Shares a Premium, User-Friendly Experience
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes
Bambox Changes the Way Tissues are Dispensed by Removing the Roll
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Recyclable Chilled Grocery Bags
The 'Fresh!Bag' Recyclable Cool Bag is Ready to be Branded
Paper-Made Frozen Food Packaging
PACK'D is Introducing New Recyclable Paper Bags
Corrugated Cheese Packaging
Boxway Creates New Corrugated Packaging for Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf Carton is Paper-Based
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Recycled Paper Packaging Solutions
Flexi-Hex Aims to Protect Packaged Items with Rippled Paper
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Cardboard-Inspired Breathable Sneakers
adidas Introduces the Samba Cardboard Sneaker Model
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Anti-Design Pet Food Packaging
Gentle Giants' Bags and Cans Waste No Available Visual Space
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Sustainable Ecommerce Packaging
RollsPack Creates Eco-Sense to Change Sustainable Packaging
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging
Dow and P&G China Launch Reduced Weight and Impact Packaging
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
Pringles Packaging Now Has a Paper Base Instead of a Metal One
Proudly Paper Candy Packaging
Quality Street Paper Sharing Packs are Made with FSC-Certified Paper
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Parkside's Newest Packaging is Durable with a Sealed Barrier
Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories
Sarah Christensen Uses Coffee Grounds as Material
Striking E-Commerce Packaging
Maksim Arbuzov Designed the 'Build Yourself' Boxes for Barboza
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes
Wholegreen Bakery Cooks up the Cardboard Cake
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry Waste
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
All-Paper Perfume Boxes
Ffern’s Made-to-Order Fragrances are Packaged in Biodegradable Boxes
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi Partner for Bio-Based Packaging Solutions
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Asia-Focused Sustainable Packaging
aCommerce & Johnson & Johnson Create New Sustainable Packaging
Sugarcane Cosmetics Packagings
'Bulldog' Uses Sugarcane Bagasse to Reduce its Carbon Footprint
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Recyclable Paper-Made Packaging Solutions
Mondi FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate is Sustainable
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Corrugated E-Commerce Boxes
MODIVO SA Utilizes Mondi's Corrugated Boxes for its E-Commerce Orders
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Recyclable Bubble Mailer Envelopes
This Kite Mailer Range is Eco-Friendly and Economical
Paper-Wrapped Mattresses
Earthfoam's Mattresses are Packaged in Paper Instead of Plastic
Paper-Based Chocolate Packaging
Mars Swaps Out its Plastic Wrappers for Paper in a Tesco Trial
Recycled Paper Towels
Reel Recycled Paper Towels are Premium, Tree-Free Paper Towels
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Bird Feeder Cereal Packaging
'Co-Grain' Gives New Life to Disposable Packaging
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Eco-Friendly Paper Packaging
Sourceful Debuts a New Paper Pouch to Compete with Plastic Packaging
Transparent Plant-Based Membranes
YutoEco Unveils the Sustainable Cellulose Substrate Packaging
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Paper Mable-Made Tables
Bentley Home Creates a Table with Paper Factor and Frederico Peri
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Eco-Conscious Deodorant Packaging
Respectueuse Utilizes EnviroStick Packaging to Promote Recycling
Compostable Sheet Masks
Masque BAR's Eco-Friendly Sheet Masks are Home-Compostable
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers
The Stack-A-Tree is an Eco-friendly Twist on Holiday Decorations
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Paper-Made Drink Mix Packaging
This Fairfood Powdered Oat Drink Features the Sonoco GREENCAN®
Sustainable Potato Bags
'Brown Bag Potatoes' Get a New Sustainable Bag for E-Commerce Packaging
Eco Cardboard Can-Carriers
Wild Rose Craft Brewery Debuts Cardboard Can-Carrier to Reduce Waste
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Pulp Foam Packaging
Stora Enso Launches the Eco-Friendly 'Papira' Pulp Foam Packaging
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
Biodegradable Bubblegum Packages
Milliways Launches a New Biodegradable and Recyclable Box Design
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Bark-Based Packaging Technology
Bpacks is a Biodegradable Packaging Startups with a New Solution
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Plastic-Free Solid Cosmetics
ATTITUDE's Solid Makeup Line is Housed in Biodegradable Packaging
Recyclable Paper-Made RFID Tags
This PulpaTronics All-Paper RFID Tag Reduces CO2 Emissions
Recycled Cardboard Toilet Papers
These Tesco Paper Products are for the Kitchen and Bathroom
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
Yoshihisa Tanaka Highlights Washi Paper for SS24
Bespoke Packaging Solutions
The Kite Packaging Corrugated Fan Fold is Ready for Large-Scale Use
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Plant-Based Household Products
The Paperbird BLUE Range Now Includes a Variety of Additional Items
Sustainable Eraser Packaging
Maped Erasers Receive Transparent Paper Packaging Using Cristal Paper
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Bamboo Paper Product Expansions
The Good Roll Products are Arriving in the UK at Asda
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Tomato Stem-Based Boxes
The ICP Created Corrugated Cardboard out of Tomato Stems
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Sawdust-Created Biodegradable Casts
DART Lab's BioMatters Project Creates a Concrete Cast
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Coated Recycled Paperboards
Graphic Packaging International Launches the New Paperboard Packaging
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Paper-Made Detergent Packaging
Tesco Laundry Pods Now Come in Cardboard Packs
Fiber-Reduced Eco Packaging
DS Smith Debuts the 'Light Wrap' to Lower Packaging CO2 Emissions
Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials
Studio Yumakano Develops the ForestBank Eco-Friendly Material
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Eco Single-Serving Dairy Packaging
Valio PROfeel Quark Products Now Come in Paperboard Cups
Paper-Made Product Bundles
Mondi and ATS-Tanner Created Paper Bundle Packaging
Sustainable Crisp Bags
The British Crisp Co. Debuts the First Fully Recyclable Paper Crisp Packet
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Playful Reusable Diaper Designs
Charlie Banana Debuts a New Selection of Reusable Diaper Products
Customizable Sustainable Mailers
Neenah Debuts an Eco Mailer for Non-Fragile Soft Goods
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Secure Card Recycling Systems
Mastercard and HSBC are Making the Card Industry More Sustainable
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Sustainable Cardboard Cartons
Yazoo Kids Switches from Plastic to Cardboard Packaging
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Co-op Honest Value 100% Recycled Kitchen Towel is Eco-Focused
Alternative Fiber Product Labels
These New Labelling Papers from Avery Dennison are Premium