# Seed-Embedded Packaging The Cardboard Life Box Will Grow a Tree When It's Chucked By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-box References: [lifeboxcompany](http://www.lifeboxcompany.com/) The Life Box by Paul Stemets is a [cardboard box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box) that has [seeds embedded within the cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treesoil). Once you're finished using the Life Box, just chuck it in the backyard to grow a tree. The amazing Life Box does not cost extra to ship, and the seeds within the box have been approved by the [Department of Agriculture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/department-of-architecture-company) in both the US and Canada. If that wasn't enough to sell you on the amazing Life Box, Al Gore has backed it as well! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for businesses to develop packaging solutions that promote environmental sustainability by incorporating seeds embedded within the materials. - **Circular Economy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a closed-loop system where packaging materials, such as cardboard boxes, can be composted or biodegraded to grow trees or other plants. - **Green Marketing:** Businesses can leverage the appeal of eco-friendly packaging solutions like the Life Box to attract environmentally-conscious consumers and enhance brand reputation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for online retailers to differentiate their brand by utilizing seed-embedded packaging, offering customers a unique and sustainable unboxing experience. - **Logistics and Shipping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for logistics companies to adopt eco-friendly packaging solutions like the Life Box, reducing waste and carbon footprint in the shipping industry. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Opportunity for agricultural businesses to collaborate with packaging companies and develop seed-embedded packaging solutions to promote reforestation and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Zero-Waste Seedling Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot.md) - [Reusable Golf Ball Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-ball-packaging.md) - [Mushroom-Based Sneaker Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-bailey-x-adidas-originals-ozlucent.md) - [Cooling Mushroom Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-packaging-1.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md)