# Compostable Meal Delivery Boxes The Sun Basket Meal Delivery Service Uses Sustainable Packaging By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-delivery-service References: [newhope](http://newhope.com/food-beverage/fierce-meal-kit-competition-sparks-sustainable-innovations) & [sunbasket](https://www.sunbasket.com/) While meal delivery services offer unparalleled convenience, they also generate tons of [single-use trash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus) in the process. Sun Basket is a company that has been cognisant of this since it began operating and initially offered a program where consumers could ship empty boxes back to the company for reuse. Unfortunately, very few consumers were taking advantage of this program, but Sun Basket took it as an opportunity to innovate. Sun Basket recently unveiled a [100% recyclable and compostable packaging system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-energy-bars), which includes freezer packs that are made from 98% water and 2% non-GMO cotton material. As well as being a model for other subscription boxes and meal delivery services, Sun Basket sets a new standard for [future eCommerce packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compostable Packaging:** The increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions opens up opportunities for businesses to offer compostable options. - **Circular Economy:** The circular economy model, which prioritizes the use of sustainable materials and the reduction of waste, presents an opportunity for innovation and disruption in the packaging industry. - **Reusable Packaging:** The rise of sustainable consumerism has created an opportunity for businesses to offer reusable packaging options that minimize waste and align with consumers' values. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Meal Delivery Services:** Meal delivery services have the opportunity to adopt more sustainable practices and differentiate themselves through their approach to packaging. - **Subscription Boxes:** Subscription box companies can set themselves apart from competitors by offering sustainable and compostable packaging options that align with their customers' values. - **E-commerce:** As more consumers prioritize sustainability in their purchasing decisions, e-commerce companies have the opportunity to innovate and lead the way in the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-takeaway.md) - [Cooling Mushroom Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-packaging-1.md) - [Paper-Based Meal Subscription Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lions-prep.md) - [Wooden Wine Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxt.md) - [Compostable Takeout Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-takeout-containers.md) - [Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-dish-1.md) - [Recyclable Food Delivery Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-delivery-bowls.md) - [Compostable Packaging Salad Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-salad-kit.md) - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md)