# Plastic-Free Noodle Packaging The 'Paper Noodle' Packaging by Emily Enrica is 100% Biodegradable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-noodle References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/03/11/cup-noodles-made-eco-friendly-with-this-100-paper-packaging-design/) Instant noodles are a popular cuisine choice in many parts of the world but are often associated with creating a fair bit of plastic waste, so the 'Paper [Noodle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-noodle)' packaging has been created as an eco-friendly alternative. The packaging is the design work of Australia-based student Emily Enrica and has been expertly conceptualized as a [100% biodegradable solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-packaging-concept) for storing instant noodles components as well as preparation. The packaging is achieved using 100% paper pulp, which can also be recycled after use, microwaved and is [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-straw-free)-tested for being food safe. The 'Paper Noodle' packaging helps to give instant noodles a more sustainable profile without losing sight of their convenient format that has come to be essential for consumers, particularly in Asia and North America. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The 'Paper Noodle' packaging is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to reduce plastic waste and adopt more sustainable packaging options. - **Biodegradable Solutions:** The 'Paper Noodle' packaging presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries seeking biodegradable packaging solutions for their products. - **Sustainable Food Packaging:** The 'Paper Noodle' packaging showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to provide sustainable packaging solutions for food products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** The 'Paper Noodle' packaging offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food packaging industry to switch to more eco-friendly and sustainable materials. - **Consumer Goods:** The 'Paper Noodle' packaging presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer goods industry to adopt biodegradable packaging solutions for their products. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The 'Paper Noodle' packaging provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries focusing on environmental sustainability to utilize biodegradable packaging materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pot-design.md) - [Recyclable Noodle Pot Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-noodle-pot.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Paper-Made Frozen Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paper-bags.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-beauty-paper-packette.md) - [Paper-Made Porridge Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-porridge-pots.md) - [Paper-Packaged Porridge Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-essentials-porridge-oats.md) - [Biodegradable Cheese Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpacking-cheese.md)