# Reusable Restaurant Containers Pack-Up for McDonald's Aims to Reduce Waste With Recyclable Plates By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packup-for-mcdonalds References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2012/08/pack-up-for-mcdonalds.html) & [linkedin](http://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienolczak) When you're eating in at a fast food restaurant, why should you need to be served food in disposable boxes? The designers of the Pack-Up for [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-happy-meals) concept point out that you might as well eat from proper plates and bowls that can be washed, so to lessen the negative impact on the environment. Of course, crockery would not exactly be the style of the international affordable burger joint. What's been proposed instead by Clarisse Simonneau and Adrien Olczak, as part of a design competition in France, is a collection of [take-out containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables) made from polypropylene that can either be washed and reused or recycled. The translucent material can be easily cut and creased to form takeaway-like cartons for sandwiches and packets for fries. As part of Pack-Up for McDonald's, they can be nestled into [compact adaptable trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amcor-3) for easy carrying to one's seat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reusable Food Packaging:** The trend of using reusable food packaging presents an opportunity for businesses to reduce waste and environmental impact. - **Recyclable Materials:** The trend towards using recyclable materials for food containers allows for more sustainable and eco-friendly options. - **Compact and Adaptable Design:** Designing compact and adaptable food packaging solutions creates convenience for customers and reduces the need for disposable packaging. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food restaurants can embrace reusable food packaging to promote sustainability and reduce waste. - **Food Packaging Manufacturing:** The food packaging manufacturing industry can focus on producing recyclable and adaptable containers to meet the demand for sustainable options. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Industries specializing in eco-friendly materials can supply the food packaging industry with innovative solutions that promote sustainability and reusability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Forest-Themed Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-happy-meals.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md) - [Reusable Fast-Food Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-fast-food-packaging.md) - [Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcflurry-packaging.md) - [RFID-Enabled Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkpoint-systems.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [RFID-Equipped QSR Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-france-2.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Recyclable Food Delivery Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-delivery-bowls.md)