# Reusable Shipping Packages The 'Air Package' is Designed to be Lightweight and Continuously Reused By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-package References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/12/07/a-promising-twist-on-packaging/) The online shopping wave is not showing any signs of breaking because of the way it appeals to consumers with regard to savings and convenience, so the 'Air Package' is designed to be an eco-friendlier alternative to more wasteful forms of packaging. The 'Air Package' is designed to be augmented to fit the exact shape of a product before being blown up to utilize air as the packing material as opposed to disposable plastic or styrofoam. The 'Air Package' was created by Julia Hunold and is conceptually one of the best approaches to how we'll need to ship products in the future to cut down on weight and [unnecessary packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution) to help make the [retail market more sustainable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/india-post). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional packaging methods by creating sustainable alternatives. - **Customizable Shipping Solutions:** Potential to revolutionize the shipping industry by enabling packages to fit the exact shape of products. - **Sustainable Retail Market:** Opportunity to create a more eco-friendly and environmentally conscious retail market through innovative packaging solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can enhance their sustainability efforts and customer appeal by adopting eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Logistics:** Logistics companies can benefit from customizable shipping solutions to optimize storage space and reduce transportation costs. - **Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to innovate and offer more sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Structural Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-project-ara.md) - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md) - [Air Fryer-Friendly Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-shape.md) - [Ultra-Slim Delivery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flap-it.md) - [Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-pallet-boxes.md) - [Striking E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maksim-arbuzov.md) - [Cooling Mushroom Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-packaging-1.md) - [Laundry Tab E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipower-tabs.md) - [Paper-Made Frozen Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paper-bags.md)