# Eco-Friendly Takeout The Green Box Builds Cutlery Right into its Packaging By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-box References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/green-box-takeaway-box-with-integrated-eating-utensils/) The earth would be a much greener place if simple designs like the Green Box were mass-produced. The Green Box is a [takeout box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pulp-coffee-carrier) that includes its [utensils within the packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set). Designer Pai Chang-Hsuan created this simple concept which is in fact very practical as well. The amount of [plastic in our landfills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-n-flip-packaging) could be cut drastically if we started packaging our takeout food in Green Boxes. **Implications** - The Green Box is without a doubt a brilliant concept that has been long overdue. I think that the Green Box is a perfect example of how good design can solve some of the most pressing problems of today. The design is quirky enough to catch people's attention and really take off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The Green Box is an innovative example of eco-friendly packaging that incorporates utensils, leading to reduced plastic waste. - **Sustainable Food Packaging:** The Green Box showcases the potential for sustainable food packaging solutions that address the issue of excessive plastic use. - **Integrated Design:** The concept of integrating utensils into food packaging, as demonstrated by the Green Box, represents a growing trend in practical and efficient design. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** The Green Box highlights the need for innovative solutions in the food packaging industry to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability. - **Fast Food:** Adopting eco-friendly packaging options like the Green Box can benefit the fast food industry by providing convenient, sustainable alternatives for takeout meals. - **Design and Innovation:** The Green Box exemplifies opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design industry by creating practical and environmentally-friendly solutions to everyday problems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Compostable Cutlery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser.md) - [Rice Straw Tissue Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-size-tissue-box.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Reusable Golf Ball Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-ball-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md)