# Flat-Pack Food Containers The Fold Project's Reusable Containers Offer an Alternative to Disposal By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-containers References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/04/picnics-sustainable-fold-project-eating-set.html) & [foldproject](http://www.foldproject.com/) For picnics, camping and other outdoor excursions, it's ideal to travel light and leave no waste behind, which is what makes the Fold Project's [reusable containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-go-collection) so ideal. While it's easy enough to pack up your food in containers that you already keep at home, what gives this particular set its edge is that it has the ability to be folded completely flat. The set consists of a cup, bowl, [fork and a spoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set) made from plastic that are watertight once folded into shape. The origami-like sets are scored so that folding is easy, making it easy to eat, clean up a container and flat-pack it to save space on the journey home. The Fold Project is also in the process of developing more reusable, lightweight and practical picnic essentials like [folding seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Reusable Food Containers:** Opportunity for reusable food containers that can be folded completely flat, offering convenience and space-saving. - **Origami-inspired Design:** Opportunity to incorporate origami-like folding designs in various products to enhance portability and storage efficiency. - **Sustainable Picnic Essentials:** Opportunity to create lightweight and practical picnic essentials that are reusable and environmentally friendly. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for the food packaging industry to develop innovative, collapsible containers that reduce waste and enhance convenience. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry to offer folding and space-saving products that cater to the needs of eco-conscious travelers. - **Home Goods:** Opportunity for the home goods industry to explore origami-inspired designs in products, providing customers with versatile and space-efficient options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.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) - [Flatpack Campsite Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-utility-box.md)