# Wax-Free Food Storage Bags Lunchskins Offers an Alternative to Hard-to-Recycle Wax Paper Products By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-storage-bag References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lunchskins-to-debut-new-unbleached--non-wax-paper-bags-just-in-time-for-back-to-school-2019-300896974.html) & [lunchskins](https://www.lunchskins.com/products/recyclable-sealable-paper-sandwich-bags-50-ct-box-apple) Knowing that many people are looking for earth-friendly alternatives ahead of the back-to-school season, Lunchskins is introducing an all-new addition to its paper bag line with Unbleached + Non-Wax Food Storage Bags. Paper products that contain wax, bleach or other additives are notoriously difficult to recycle or non-biodegradable and Lunchskins' new solution supports the demand for stylish and sustainable solutions. The eco-friendly Lunchskins Unbleached + Non-Wax Food Storage Bags are a [plastic-free food storage alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterway-bamboo) made from kraft paper from [FSC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-1) Certified Forests that come with [recyclable stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-recyclable-paper-wrapper). The fun bags are available in styles with printed avocados and chevron patterns, helping to reduce single-use plastic pollution and share a stylish way to tote a sandwich to school or work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Food Storage:** Lunchskins' Unbleached + Non-Wax Food Storage Bags address the demand for sustainable and recyclable alternatives to traditional wax paper products. - **Plastic-free Packaging:** The use of kraft paper and recyclable stickers in Lunchskins' bags presents an innovative solution for reducing single-use plastic pollution in the food storage industry. - **Stylish Sustainable Solutions:** Lunchskins' printed avocados and chevron patterns offer a stylish and trendy approach to eco-friendly food storage, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can explore the use of kraft paper and recyclable stickers in other product categories to reduce plastic waste and align with consumer demand for sustainable options. - **Food Services:** Food service companies can adopt Lunchskins' Unbleached + Non-Wax Food Storage Bags as a plastic-free alternative for packaging meals and promote their commitment to sustainability. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of stylish sustainable solutions by stocking and promoting Lunchskins' eco-friendly food storage bags, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Packaging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution.md) - [Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-duck-books.md) - [Recyclable Butter Wrapper Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paper-butter-wrap.md) - [Reusable Storage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-storage-bag.md) - [Paper-Made Frozen Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paper-bags.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Soft Sustainable Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-woods-1.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Plant-Based Cooking Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pack.md)