# Flat-Pack Sushi Containers 'Sushecō' Recently Developed a More Eco-Friendly Kind of Sushi Tray By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-containers References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/clever-susheco-reusable-sushi-container-packs-flat-and-pops.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1261524428/susheco-a-resusable-sustainable-sushi-tray) While sushi has become an immensely popular cuisine in recent years, most take-out restaurants continue to use disposable sushi containers. An estimated half a billion sushi trays are thrown out each year, which has led to a major accumulation of waste. To combat the problem, a team of designers at 'Sushecō' came up with a more eco-friendly alternative. The clever new sushi container is flat-packed so that it can be easily transported when you head out to a restaurant. The tray will then pop up to twice its height in order to accommodate up to eight large pieces of sushi. The container also features a flexible hinge, which holds a set of reusable chopsticks. The idea is that consumers can use the portable tray as a sustainable alternative to single use sushi containers. While the product is currently just a prototype, Sushecō has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring the reusable sushi containers to production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Sushi Packaging:** Designing sustainable sushi containers to reduce waste and encourage sustainable packaging options. - **Flat-pack Food Packaging:** Innovating flat-pack designs that reduce transportation emissions and can be easily assembled by the consumer. - **Reusable Packaging:** Creating reusable alternatives to single-use packaging that help reduce waste and promote a circular economy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Finding innovative ways to design eco-friendly and sustainable packaging options for the food industry. - **Consumer Goods:** Encouraging consumers to adopt sustainable practices by offering eco-friendly and reusable packaging options for their everyday products. - **Sustainability:** Supporting circular economy and sustainability initiatives by developing packaging solutions that prioritize waste reduction and reusable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md) - [Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-takeaway.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Recyclable Food Delivery Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-delivery-bowls.md) - [Reusable Malleable Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-seal-tray.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md)