# Accordion Takeout Containers The Pack Away Lunchbox Compresses as You Gradually Pick Away Inside By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pack-away References: [debbinits](http://www.debbinits.com/) You'd have absolutely no need for a doggy bag if you opted to have your supper served in the Pack Away container. Designed by Debbi Nitsan, the product is a [reusable bowl with a lid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-bowl) and a handle that has a body of expandable bellows. Perhaps if you were to order a takeaway meal, the cook might be able to fill this plastic box for you, serving as a sort of 'lug a mug' initiative to reduce the waste produced by the fast food industry. You could easily bring this container with you since, when empty, the [crimped sides buckle completely to flatten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio) it out for convenience. Should you only have the appetite for a portion of your food, eat what you can and collapse the Pack Away to reduce unnecessary bulk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Reusable Takeout Containers:** The Pack Away lunchbox offers a sustainable alternative to single-use takeout containers. - **Waste Reduction Initiatives:** The 'lug a mug' concept presents an opportunity for the fast food industry to minimize waste. - **Convenient Food Storage:** The collapsible design of the Pack Away container provides a space-saving solution for on-the-go meals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging:** The reusable takeout container trend has disruptive potential in the food packaging industry. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore waste reduction initiatives by implementing reusable takeout options. - **Kitchenware:** The collapsible design of the Pack Away container introduces innovation in the kitchenware industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Malleable Construction Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delione-flexn-fresh-container.md) - [Accordion-Style Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accordion-paper-cup.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-box.md) - [Compact On-The-Go Freezable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-market-tote.md)