# Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes Just Eat Takeaway Favors Seaweed Instead of Plastic for To-Go Boxes By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-04-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-takeaway References: [thedieline](https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/6/notpla-and-just-eat-takeaway-give-takeout-customers-a-better-carryout-box-made-from-seaweed)  As the war on plastic continues to wage, [Notpla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-genve) and [Just Eat Takeaway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huhtamaki-2) are offering customers a [sustainable takeout alternative made from seaweed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpeat-snack). The new takeout container reminds customers of its sustainable construction with these adorned words: “Finally, a box that is truly made to biodegrade.” Notpla, the makers of the Ooho sustainable packaging system, has partnered with global online food delivery service Just Eat Takeaway to offer consumers more options for breaking free from conventional single-use plastics. With a liner made of seaweed, the to-go packaging is just as greaseproof and waterproof as it was before. As a result, it is a takeout container that can be composted at home or recycled. Moreover, the container will degrade in less than 30 days. Image Credit: Longlong Han, Notpla ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seaweed-based Packaging:** The use of seaweed-based packaging offers businesses an eco-friendly and biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. - **Sustainable Takeout Solutions:** Offering sustainable takeout solutions made from seaweed-based packaging is a way for businesses to meet customer demand for eco-friendlier options and contribute to reducing plastic waste. - **Alternative Materials for Packaging:** Exploring the use of alternative materials, such as seaweed, for packaging is a way for businesses to innovate and offer more sustainable options while reducing their environmental footprint. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can differentiate themselves in the market by offering eco-friendly, seaweed-based packaging for their takeout orders. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to reduce their environmental impact by adopting seaweed-based packaging for their products and takeout orders. - **Packaging and Materials:** The packaging and materials industry can tap into the demand for more sustainable options by developing and producing seaweed-based packaging for a range of businesses and industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Seaweed-Crafted Watch Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-genve.md) - [Compostable Takeout Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-takeout-containers.md) - [Compostable Sauce Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Food Delivery Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-delivery-bowls.md) - [Seaweed Packaging Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pa-consulting.md) - [Seafood Waste Bioplastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natnov-bioscience.md) - [Sustainable Edible Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haeckels-3.md)