# Chargeable Containers Sverre Wiik Oberg Designs iPod Packaging That has a Real Function By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sverre-wiik-oberg References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/ipod-packaging-doubles-as-charger.php) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=3870480&individual_id=337633) Sverre Wiik Oberg has created a clever concept design for [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) packaging. In order to reduce waste, the packaging is also the charger. During shipping, the iPod is protected by the design and once you receive your gadget, you remove a strip of paper and pop out the plug so that you can [charge your iPod with the packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh-growers-1) that it came in. With so much [useless waste made each year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape), this is an extremely exciting idea that is also highly functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Packaging:** Creating more eco-friendly packaging designs that serve multiple purposes, like packaging that doubles as a charger. - **Waste Reduction:** Reducing the amount of waste produced by designing packaging that can be reused or repurposed. - **Innovative Product Packaging:** Designing packaging that goes beyond just simple protection and can provide additional value to the consumer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Creating more functional and environmentally-friendly packaging designs for electronic devices, like iPods. - **Food and Beverage:** Developing packaging solutions that can be repurposed or reused, such as containers that can be easily transformed into other household items. - **Shipping and Logistics:** Utilizing sustainable and multi-functional packaging solutions to reduce waste and transportation costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Sleek Compact Minimal Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger.md) - [Illuminated Charger Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-concept.md) - [Origami-Style Charger Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicharge-folding-wireless-charger.md) - [Miniature Sleek Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampi.md) - [Sustainable Speaker Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-packaging.md) - [Vase-Style Speaker Charger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soak.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Stackable Blocky Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design.md)