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# Insulating Wooden Boxes
The 'WooBox' is an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Styrofoam Packaging

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-05 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styrofoam-packaging
References: [treehugger](https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/wood-wool-box-could-be-green-alternative-styrofoam-coolers.html) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-woobox-natural-alternative-to-styrofoam-environment#/)

Polystyrene, or styrofoam packaging, is often used for transporting fresh food because it is cost-effective, easily produced and excellent for insulating—but it is not a material that is friendly to the environment. In fact, it is estimated that it may take anywhere from 500 to a million years for a piece of styrofoam to naturally decompose.

WooBox is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign that aims to introduce the world to a much simpler and [sustainable solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elopak-paperboard) to styrofoam packaging. As its name suggests, the WooBox is made from just two natural materials: wood and wool. The boxes boast a [100% recyclable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging) that can be interlocked for ease of shipping, presenting a much more eco-friendly alternative to single-use packaging materials, that still promises to insulate stored goods.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: 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

- **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The use of natural materials like wood and wool in packaging is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to reduce their environmental impact.
- **Sustainable Logistics:** Eco-friendly packaging solutions like WooBox present opportunities to create a more sustainable supply chain from production to shipping.
- **Circular Economy:** The recyclable design of WooBox boxes highlights the potential for a circular economy where waste is minimized and materials are reused.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food Packaging:** The food industry can benefit from eco-friendly packaging solutions like WooBox to reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable.
- **Home Delivery Services:** Home delivery services of goods rely heavily on packaging materials and can benefit from sustainable solutions like WooBox for more environmentally-friendly shipping.
- **Logistics and Transportation:** The logistics and transportation industry can reduce carbon emissions by using more eco-friendly packaging materials like WooBox in their shipping operations.

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