# Chocolate Box Birdhouses Vanishing Creatures Chocolates Eliminates Waste With 2-in-1 Box By Rachel | Published 2009-08-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanishing-creatures-chocolates References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/vanishing-creatures.php) & [vanishingcreatureschocolate](http://www.vanishingcreatureschocolate.com/) Vanishing Creatures Chocolates has a pretty great goal--inform people of 5 of the most endangered animals by creating hand-carved chocolates in their shape and donating profits of the sales to conservation efforts. The chocolate creations by Vanishing Creatures Chocolates also eliminate almost all packaging by being a 2-in-1 box. While it's primarily used to package the chocolate, once the chocolate is gone it can be turned into a birdhouse (complete with bird food) or, for the smaller boxes, a soy candle holder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Endangered Species Awareness:** Creating products that raise awareness for endangered species by incorporating their imagery or donating profits to conservation efforts. - **Sustainable Packaging Innovation:** Developing eco-friendly packaging solutions that serve a dual purpose or minimize waste through creative design. - **Socially Responsible Consumerism:** Encouraging consumer support for brands that actively contribute to social and environmental causes through their products and profits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create unique products that promote social responsibility and raise awareness for important issues. - **Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to innovate by developing sustainable and multifunctional packaging solutions that reduce waste and have a positive impact. - **Gift and Home Decor:** Opportunity for gift and home decor industry to offer products that combine functionality and social impact, appealing to conscious and socially responsible consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Free-From Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-species-chocolate-be-mine-mix.md) - [Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc-christmas-toychoc-boxes.md) - [Sustainable Easter Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happi-1.md) - [Luxurious Eco-Friendly Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-giant-milk-chocolate-egg.md) - [Wine-Infused Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vine-to-bar-chocolate.md) - [Inclusive Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-holiday-braille-box.md) - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md) - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md) - [Braille-Friendly Holiday Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-box.md)