# Sustainable Meal Containers Ecolunchbox Makes Meal Holders From Organic and Fair Trade Textiles By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecolunchbox References: [getmilkshake](http://www.getmilkshake.com/take_your_lunch_hour_out_of_the_box) & [ecolunchboxes](http://www.ecolunchboxes.com/) EcoLunchBox makes green, sustainable lunch boxes, bags and containers to provide a unique and [waste-free solution to taking food on-the-go](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-box). As a certified green business and member of the One Percent for the Planet initiative, the company not only reduces the traditional amount of packaging waste and use of plastics used for lunches, but it also supports skilled artisans by using organic textiles. Founder Sandra Ann Harris started the business to enable people to bring their lunch to school or work without having to rely on bulky, and potentially harmful, plastics and instead using bamboo utensils, [stainless steel bento boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtime-lunch-box) and organic cottons. Each of the textiles used are created by Khatri craftsmen in a centuries old traditional style that helps to support the artistans while also relying on organic and sustainable materials. **Contact Information** EcoLunchBox [website](http://www.ecolunchboxes.com/) EcoLunchBox on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ecolunchboxes) EcoLunchBox on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/ecolunchboxes) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Meal Containers:** Opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly meal containers that reduce packaging waste and plastic usage. - **Organic and Fair Trade Textiles:** Potential for companies to use organic textiles and support skilled artisans while promoting sustainability. - **Waste-free Solutions:** Innovation opportunities for businesses to develop waste-free lunch boxes, bags, and containers for on-the-go meals. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Opportunity for businesses in the packaging industry to create sustainable lunch boxes and containers. - **Artisan Craftsmanship:** Potential for companies in the textile industry to collaborate with skilled artisans and produce organic and fair trade textiles. - **Sustainable Food Service:** Innovation opportunities for businesses in the food service industry to offer waste-free meal solutions and utensils. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-lunch-box.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-lunch-bag.md) - [Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-boxes.md) - [Leak-Proof Food Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgo.md) - [Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-dish-1.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md)