# Eco-Friendly Edible Packaging Courtney Scharf Explores Environmentally Friendly Food Carriers By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-04-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-packaging References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/BhxcV8x42wM)  The fast food business has traditionally been an industry concerned strictly with issues of supply and demand, but these [eco-friendly edible packaging solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables) are showing that this culture of environment-harming, rapid-consumption products will soon change. This list of environmentally friendly edible carrier solutions goes to show that the colossal waste caused by harmful food packaging can come to a tasty end. From edible gummy shot glasses to tomato based bowls, [edible packaging](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BhxcV8x42wM) is the way of fast food's future. Instead of making wrappers to throw away, companies are now seeing the potential in making completely edible packaged goods. Hopefully one day all food packaging will be edible, which will reduce waste and make the planet a healthier place! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Packaging:** Companies may explore the creation of completely edible packaged goods. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Eco-friendly food packaging may disrupt the traditional fast food industry. - **Reduction in Waste:** Edible packaging solutions may eliminate waste caused by harmful food packaging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry may adopt eco-friendly food packaging to become more environmentally sustainable. - **Food Packaging Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies may begin to explore new eco-friendly and edible packaging solutions. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry may see a shift towards environmentally sustainable packaging solutions that are also edible. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md) - [Sustainable Edible Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haeckels-3.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Edible Snack Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodberry.md) - [Edible Wrapper Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-good-thing-bars.md) - [Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-takeaway.md) - [Eco-Friendly Food Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-coating.md) - [Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-shop.md)