These examples of dual-purpose packaging range from transformative snack container toys to pizza boxes that double as working, video projectors. As consumers' need for sustainability grows, food retailers are focusing on packaging that can double as an educational toy or broken off into smaller containers for those on the go.
In the case of these examples, convenience is key and eco-friendly design practices are embraced. Standouts include fragmented pizza boxes that boast individual and slice-inspired containers along with cereal box packages that can be transformed into paper action figures after use.
Other favorites include toy-topped milk bottles that encourage young kids to consume a healthy dose of dairy along with customized soup cans that can be given to loved ones as a get well greeting.
12 Examples of Dual-Purpose Packaging
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Dual-Role Labels
The Sticker on this Olive Oil Bottle Peels Off to Become a Clever Oil Spout
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Pizza Box Projectors
Pizza Hut Creates Dual-Purpose Packaging That Marries Food and Entertainment
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Chopstick-Holding Sushi Packaging
The Umi Takeaway Sushi Packaging Uses Utensils to Stay CLosed
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Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
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Bovine Dairy Branding
Animal Yogurt Packaging is Visually Appealing and Totally Playful for Kids
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Dual-Purpose Modern Takeout Cups
These Branded Travel Mugs Can Hold Both Hot and Cold Beverages
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Personified Popcorn Packaging
Paulina Arzillier Creates Fun Snack Packaging for Kid Consumers
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Entertaining Cereal Boxes
The Backs of Kix Cereal Boxes Contain Cutouts for Playtime
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Dual-Purpose Lamp Packaging
The Waarmakers 'Ninebyfour' Light Packaging Turns into a Light
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Portioned Flatbread Packaging
Pizza Slice Boxes Separate Servings by Toppings for Custom Orders
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Glass Confectionery Bottles
Hagelswag Packages Its Cocoa Nibs in Reusable Glass Chocolate Bottles
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Customized Can Campaigns
The Heinz Get Well Soup Campaign Sends Custom Cans to Loved Ones
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Cartoon-Topped Juices
Good2grow's Rebrand Includes Caps Resembling Characters from Kids' Movies
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Upcycled Edamame Packages
These Healthy Snacks are Packaged Using Recycled Paper & Edamame Pods
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Multi-Material Home Composters
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Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Lockable Pizza Boxes
Domino's Created Packaging with Security Codes to Protect Leftover Slices
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
BARK Presents the Snack Pack of Colorful Cereal Boxes
Recycling-Friendly Pump Designs
The P&G Product Pump Design Can Be Recycled without Disassembly
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Natural Yogurt Jars
Danone Argentina Adopted New Packaging to Improve Environmental Efforts
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Paperboard Supplement Packaging
Vital Proteins is Transitioning to Paper-Based Canisters
Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf Carton is Paper-Based
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Durable Egg Packaging Designs
Cascades Unveils the New Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVision™ Packaging
Sustainable Packaging Initiatives
Cafe Spice Transitions to Polypropylene Plastic Trays
Revamped Pickle Packaging
Grillo's Pickles Are Now Packaged in a Twist-Top Container
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
Push-Up Cosmetic Jars
The Quadpack PP-Pop Jar is a Refillable Single-Material Packaging Solution
Sustainable Skincare Packaging
Olay's First-ever 100% Recycled Jars are Launched with Walmart
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
'Tanuii Coffee' Redesigned its Packaging with Paper-Based Pouches
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Pillboxed-Shaped Fruit Cases
Kiwi Brand Zespri Debuts New Sustainable Fruit Package
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging
Dow and P&G China Launch Reduced Weight and Impact Packaging
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
Pringles Packaging Now Has a Paper Base Instead of a Metal One
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Parkside's Newest Packaging is Durable with a Sealed Barrier
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Spooky Interactive Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Flip Greek Yogurt Boasts a Unique Halloween Multipack
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Plastic Snack Packaging Reductions
KP Snacks Flow Wrapping Process Has Been Updated
Back-to-School Recycling Challenges
Takis and TerraCycle Teamed Up to Reward Recyclers
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Recyclable Paper-Made Packaging Solutions
Mondi FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate is Sustainable
Recycled Diaper Packaging
Kimberly-Clark Collaborates with Amcor on a Sustainability Solution
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Sustainable Foam Packaging Solutions
Unified2 Global Packaging Group Partners with Cruz Foam
Low-Plastic Seafood Packaging
This Sainsbury’s Packaging Update Reduces Plastic Use
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Stackable Canned Fish Packages
Robot Food's 'The Tower of Tuna' Packaging is Convenient
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Mini Eco-Focused Drink Packaging
The SIG DomeMini Bottle is Made with FSC-Certified Paperboard
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Paper-Packaged Porridge Products
Everyday Essentials Porridge Oats Come in Plastic-Free Packaging
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Compostable Film Packaging
The Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company Adopted Futamura's NatureFlex Film
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Metal Tin Packaging
Dymapak Launches the 'Squeeze and Turn Tin' with Child-Resistant Technology
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Compostable Snack Bar Packaging
The Brawny Bear Date Energy Bars Come in New Packaging from Pakka
Recyclable Yogurt Pouches
Dow and Mengniu Debut a New Monomaterial PE Yogurt Pouch in China
Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Low-Sugar Chocolate Cereal Bars
Mars China Debuted a Low-GI Snickers Bar with Flexible Packaging
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Reduced Plastic Snack Packaging
ALDI Specially Selected Hand Cooked Chips Come in New Packets
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Rewarding Milk Packaging
Ocado's Milk Bottle Recycling Initiative Gives Rewards for Recycling
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Eco Single-Serving Dairy Packaging
Valio PROfeel Quark Products Now Come in Paperboard Cups
Monomaterial Cheese Packaging
Mondi and Skånemejerier Partnered on a New Packaging Solution
Reusable Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Launches a New Banana Container with Arena Packaging
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
High-Quality Pizza Packaging
These Kite Packaging Printed Pizza Boxes Come in Packs of 100
Recycled Packaging Designs
DEBATIN and PreZero Launch the 60% PCR Material-Sourced Packaging
Icy Pet Food Packaging
These Hydropac Ice Packs Work to Keep Pet Food Fresh During Shipping
Honeycomb Paper Mailers
Ranpak Unveils a New Curbside-Recyclable Eco-Friendly Climaliner Plus
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Liquid Dairy Product Packaging
This Sidel PET Bottle Comes in Several Sizes for Yogurts and More
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Compostable Fruit Snack Packaging
The Park2Natural Packaging is Being Used by New Forest Fruit
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Flexible Paper-Based Packaging
Parkside Introduces the Recoflex™ Paper Packaging for Fresh Food
Recyclable Yogurt Packaging Pouches
This Recyclable Yogurt Pouch Has an All-PE Construction