These examples of sustainable food packaging range from hybrid meal delivery boxes to pasta containers that are made with food waste that is transformed into a paper-like substance. Other notables range from biodegradable takeout containers to edible plastic bags that aim to reverse the harsh environmental effects of the widely used material.
In addition to a slew of packaging examples that are crafted using recycled materials, other standouts include washable fruit cups and glass confection jars that promote reusable and multi-functional features.
Rounding off this list are dehydrated spaghetti dinners -- ideal for on-the-go enhoyment and packaged inside recyclable paper packaging -- along with eco-friendly menu items like a tortilla dish that is served inside of a completely edible bowl.
25 Examples of Sustainable Food Packaging
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Sustainable Paper Beer Bottles
The Carlsberg Green Fiber Bottle Does Away with Glass and Metal
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Biodegradable Food Packaging
This Material Has a Low Impact on the Environment
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Anti-Food Waste Packaging
The German Ministry of Food and Agriculture Will Nix Best Before Dates
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Convertible Herbal Tea Packaging
These Conceptual Tea Blends Come in Potted Plant Packages
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Plant-Based Meat Packaging
Beyond Meat's Vegan Food Products Present "the Future of Protein"
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Modular Egg Packaging
The Sunrise Valley Egg Packing Uses Recyclable Paper and is Customizable
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Edible Organic Bags
EnviGreen Offers Plastic Alternatives That are Completely Biodegradable
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Meal Kit Mini Fridges
FreshRealm's Vessel Helps Prevent Waste from Meal Kit Deliveries
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Compostable Plastic Packaging
The Vegetop Container by Sonoco is Fully Organic and Recyclable
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Plant-Based Coffee Cups
The 'Future Smart' Paper Cup from Huhtamaki is Full Renewable
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Eco-Friendly Meat Packaging
Coveris' Nextrus Boneless Shrink Bags Boast Sustainable Properties
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Organic Cafe Packaging Sets
This Cafe Has Takeout Packages That Reflect Its Healthy Offerings
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Food Waste Pasta Packaging
These Pasta Boxes are Made from Salvaged Food Waste
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Washable Fresh Fruit Packaging
The 'Fruit Bowl' Stores Fruit for Quick Washing and Consumption
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Portable Planting Kits
The Tierra Selva Kit Lets Users Create a DIY Herb Garden
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Leak-Proof Paper Packaging
The Bosch x BillerudKorsnäs Sealed Paper Packaging is Revolutionary
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Playful Potted Plant Packaging
'Superb Herb' Uses an Unconventional Color to Brand Its Greenery
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Ecological Seaweed Packaging
The Agar Plasticity Uses Algae to Create Biodegradable Wrapping
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Eco Cup Packages
The 'Sur la Table' Line of Teacups is Protected by Minimal Material
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3D-Printed Algae Pots
This Eco Pot is Made from Kelp and a Biodegradable Polymer
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Biodegradable Plastic Wrap Alternatives
This Edible Film Packaging is Made from a Milk Protein
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Dried Bean Plant Packaging
These Dried Organic Beans Allow Consumers to Grow Their Own Plants
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Sustainable Single-Serve Pouches
Mars Drinks' New Freshpacks Boast a Reduced Carbon Footprint
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Dehydrated Spaghetti Dinners
This Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner Requires Nothing but Water to Prepare
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All-in-One Cereal Packaging
The 'Milk & Flakes' Packaging Solution Combines Everything
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Cooling Mushroom Packaging
Mushroom Packaging Creates Customizable and Compostable Solutions
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Peelable Dissolving Bottles
Tomorrow Machine's Peelable Bottle Design Dissolves In Water
Sustainable Speaker Packaging
Sonos' Packaging Shares a Premium, User-Friendly Experience
Seafood Waste Seed Packaging
'SEAD' Biodegradable Seed Pods are Made with Chitin
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Compostable Beauty Bottles
Sulapac Unveils the New Compostable Materials for Fragrance Bottle Caps
Recyclable Chilled Grocery Bags
The 'Fresh!Bag' Recyclable Cool Bag is Ready to be Branded
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Biodegradable Mailing Satchels
Better Packaging's comPOST Packs are Biodegradable After 2 Months
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Sustainable Skincare Packaging
Olay's First-ever 100% Recycled Jars are Launched with Walmart
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Sustainable Seaweed Resin Packaging
TPSea from Sway is Suited for Replacing Flexible Plastics
Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging
Dow and P&G China Launch Reduced Weight and Impact Packaging
Multi-Functional Food Containers
Roll by Haechan Ryu is a Space-Caving Food Container
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Reusable Grocery Delivery Packaging
Milk & More and Again Partnered for Reusable Packaging Options
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
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
Non-Coated Sugarcane Packaging
'SupraPulp' from W-Cycle is Biodegradable Packaging from Sugarcane
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Plastic-Free Spread Packaging
This Flora Packaging is Made with Compressed Wet Paper Fibers
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Plastic-Free Protein Bar Packaging
Moonvalley Protein Bars are Now in Paper Packs from Billerud
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Texen Group and Sulapac are Revolutionizing Beauty Packaging
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry 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
Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Parkside's Newest Packaging is Durable with a Sealed Barrier
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi Partner for Bio-Based Packaging Solutions
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
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
Edible Plant-Based Wrappers
Xampla Makes Edible, Biodegradable Plant Protein Packaging
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
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Bird Feeder Cereal Packaging
'Co-Grain' Gives New Life to Disposable Packaging
PCR Soil Packaging
Back to the Roots Creates Soil Packaging from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
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
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
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
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Recyclable Windowed Packaging
Coveris Debuts the New Packaging for Simply Lunch’s Stir Me Up Range
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Bio-Based Cosmetic Packaging
The Sulapac Nordic Collection from APG Europe is Sustainable
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Compostable Packaging Innovation Centers
The Greenhouse Learning Center Will Test Packaging
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Seaweed-Made Packaging Solutions
This Notpla Packaging is 100% Plastic-Free
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Compostable Rice Waste Packaging
TIPA Packaging is Launching a New Solution in the UK
Sustainable Medical Packaging
Coveris Debuts Recyclable Thermoforming Film for Medical Purposes
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Potato-Made Compostable Cling Wraps
Great Wrap Offers a New Biodegradable Cling Film
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Recyclable High-Barrier Food Packaging
ProAmpac ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt is Recycled
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
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
Bark-Based Packaging Technology
Bpacks is a Biodegradable Packaging Startups with a New Solution
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Croissant-Shaped Pastas
Crocchi Boasts a Novel Form & Freshness-Preserving Packaging
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Compostable Denim Packaging Trials
Levi's Rolls out Hybrid Polybags as a Sustainable Packaging
Reduced Material Food Packaging
The Stora Enso 'Trayforma BarrPeel' Packaging is Easy to Open
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Recyclable Film Packaging
These Amcor Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films are Launching in Europe
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
PFAS-Free Food Packaging
Genpak Launches a New Packaging Line Without Added PFAS
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Tomato Stem-Based Boxes
The ICP Created Corrugated Cardboard out of Tomato Stems
Sustainable Packaging Films
These Parkside Lidding Films Come in Several Options
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Fiber-Reduced Eco Packaging
DS Smith Debuts the 'Light Wrap' to Lower Packaging CO2 Emissions
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Reusable Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Launches a New Banana Container with Arena Packaging
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Paper-Made Product Bundles
Mondi and ATS-Tanner Created Paper Bundle Packaging
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
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
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
Plastic Reduction Meat Packaging
Sainsbury's New Steak Packaging Will Save Ample Plastic Use
Reduced Plastic Deli Packaging
The Volpi Eco-Pack™ Has 80% Less Plastic Than Alternatives
Food Can Foil Seals
The Eviosys 'Ecopeel' Reduces Carbon Emissions for Canned Foods
Customizable Sustainable Mailers
Neenah Debuts an Eco Mailer for Non-Fragile Soft Goods
Eco-Friendly Breakfast Product Packaging
Amcor and Tyson Have Partnered for Sustainable Packaging
Recyclable Food Pouches
TotalEnergies and COLINES Create an Unlaminated Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Peelable Snack Pouches
ProAmpac's New Recyclable Snack Pouches are Made with Easy-Peel Technology
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Compostable Fruit Snack Packaging
The Park2Natural Packaging is Being Used by New Forest Fruit
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
PET Tray Recycling Initiatives
Tesco Debuts the 'Tray 2 Tray' Recycling Initiative with Faerch
Sustainable Butter Packaging
Sirane Introduces the Plastic-Free and Paper-Recyclable 'Butter Wrap'
Water-Inked Ovenable Packaging
Sirane Debuts Ovenable Films & Pouches with Water-Based Inks
Recyclable Yogurt Packaging Pouches
This Recyclable Yogurt Pouch Has an All-PE Construction