# Plant-Based Packaging Cartons Evergreen Packaging's PlantCarton Uses 70% Renewable Material By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-packaging References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-barn-organics-embraces-plantcarton-packaging-for-almond-milk-products-300810056.html) & [plantcarton](https://plantcarton.com/) [Evergreen Packaging's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-the-exhibition) plant-based packaging solutions provide a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based packaging, helping to reduce the need for plastic. As the recyclable PlantCarton is made with a minimum of 70% renewable material, including paper from trees grown with responsible forestry practices, it is said to offer "an immediate opportunity to reduce plastic use by up to 80%." By listening to the values expressed by its customers, [New Barn Organics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-eggs) will be transitioning its line of almond milk products to Evergreen's PlantCarton as a more sustainable alternative to the plastic packaging it currently uses. Evergreen Packaging also offers a range of other innovative plant-based packaging solutions for different needs, including renewable cupstock and ice cream board. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Packaging:** Opportunity to disrupt plastic-based packaging with renewable and sustainable materials. - **Renewable Material:** Potential to replace petroleum-based materials with materials made from renewable resources. - **Responsibly Sourced Forestry Practices:** Emphasis on sustainable sourcing of materials could lead to innovations in more environmentally-friendly production practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Packaging:** Opportunity to create new solutions using plant-based materials and reduce reliance on plastic-based packaging. - **Food and Beverage:** Potential to transition from plastic packaging to more sustainable options, particularly within the growing plant-based and organic food and beverage markets. - **Forestry and Paper:** Increased demand for responsibly sourced materials could drive innovation in sustainable forestry practices and paper production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Carton-Style Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elopak-paperboard.md) - [Bio-Based Paper Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-food-packaging.md) - [Paper-Made Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic.md) - [Paper-Packaged Haircare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babo-botanicals.md) - [Paper-Based Tray Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verday.md) - [Plant-Based Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-pet-bottle.md) - [Paperboard Supplement Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-based-canister.md) - [Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic-200-slim-leaf-carton.md) - [Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-parkers.md)