Although there are efforts like zero packaging grocery stores that help to reduce needless packaging, edible food containers offer a compromise that satisfies both the environment and your appetite.
For things like soup, bread bowls are a pretty safe route to go, since they're a natural pairing, but some of the more unexpected edible food packages include things like cupcake wrappers made from seaweed, or bowls made from fruits and vegetables. Edible containers have been around for a long time, but as 3D printing becomes more accessible, it will also be much easier to create edible tableware too. With these kinds of edible food containers, you're able to feel totally guilt-free, since you can make everything on your plate—and placemat—disappear.
22 Edible Food Containers

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Blob-Like Water Containers
The Ooho Water Bottle is an Edible Alternative to Plastic Versions

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Edible Pizza Box Pranks
Domino's Gets Creative with Its April Fool's Day 2014 Prank

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Efficient Edible Packaging
The David Edwards WikiCells Food Technology is Revolutionary
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Chocolate Balloon Bowls
Cathy Wu Makes Inflatable Candy Containers an Easy Excercise
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Edible Shot Glasses
The Cucumber Gimlet Shots Offers the Ultimate Refreshing Summer Drink
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Edible Take-Out Boxes
Konstantia Manthou Created this Edible Container for No-Waste Meals to Go
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Tomato-Based Bowls
These Edible Food Nests are Made from Fruits and Meant to be Eaten Too
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Edible Baking Plates
The Rollware Rolling Pin Lets You Make Scrumptious Kitchenware Designs
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Edible Tableware
Playing With Your Food is OK With These Beautiful Fruit and Vegetable Bowls
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Sturdy Bread Lunchboxes
KI•RA and The Edible Tower by Kostantia Manthou is Part of the Meal
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Edible Tableware
Rice Design Plates and Bowls You Can Eat
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Edible Burger Packaging
Bob's Burger Chain in Brazil Releases Edible Paper
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Edible Picnic Containers
When Eco Chic-Food Meets Edible Fashion
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Delectable Dinner Sets
Edible Utensil Sets by Artist Andere Monjo Let You Eat Your Fork
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Non-Dissolving Edible Packaging
Compost or Eat Your Containers
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Seaweed Cupcake Wrappers
These Cupcake Wrappers Offer an Alternative Taste
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Edible Dessert Dishes
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Serving Bowl is a Delicious Platter
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Cheesy Dessert-Designed Dishes
The Pizzabon Combines Comfort Food with Confectionery Delights
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DIY Cookie Cups
These Ice Cream Cups are Made from Deliciously Edible Materials
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Edible Dinner Plates
Design Professor Diane Bisson Creates Delicious Tableware
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Edible Movie-Themed Dishes
The White Chocolate Popcorn Bowl Ensures Snacking is Endless
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Fast Food Cookie Creations
This McDonald's Meal Look-Alike is Made Only from Cookies
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Resealable Lettuce Packaging
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Compostable Coffee Tumblers
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Modern Magnetic Food Containers
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Resealable Fast Food Buckets
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Seafood Waste Seed Packaging
'SEAD' Biodegradable Seed Pods are Made with Chitin
Outdoor Dining Kits
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Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Branded Electric Lunch Boxes
The Crock-Pot GO Lunch Box Warms Meals on Demand
Compostable Tea Pods
Mad Tea's Tea Pods Break Down Without Leaving Behind Microplastics
Wrapperless Snack Bars
One Good Thing Packages Its Products in an Edible, All-Natural Film
Eco-Friendly Restaurant Cups
Sulapac Partnered with Burger King in Finland for Biobased Cups
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Sustainable Packaging Initiatives
Cafe Spice Transitions to Polypropylene Plastic Trays
Home-Compostable Coffee Cups
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Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Topping-Packed Salad Bowls
The Bonduelle Bistro Loaded Bowls Have 12-Grams of Protein
Fully Recyclable Paper Wrappers
KIND Snacks Launched Curbside Recyclable Snack Bar Packaging
Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
Pringles Packaging Now Has a Paper Base Instead of a Metal One
Snackable Pasta Pots
Knorr Mini Meals Deliver Flavor and Nutrition with Minimal Effort
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
Compostable Fiber Tablewares
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection is BPI-Certified
3D-Printable Packaging Pastes
Engineers from University of Washington Developed a Printable Paste
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Air Fryer-Friendly Product Packaging
The PaperSeal Shape Tray Replaces Plastic Alternatives
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Dissolvable Tea Packaging
Mi Terro Partners with Lipton to Launch Dissolvable Tea Pods
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Recyclable Plastic Food Packaging
Rooted Fare Announced a Transition to New BPA-Free Plastic Jars
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Fresh Produce Storage Bags
Ambrosia Bags Offers a Solution to the Common Problem of Wasted Produce
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
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Free-From Frozen Bowl Meals
Bettr Bowl Meals are Balanced, Affordable and Homemade-Inspired
Private Label Organic Soups
Natural Grocers Organic Soups Come in Six Recipes
Compostable Coated Paper Packaging
Metpack and BASF SE Partnered for Home-Compostable Packaging
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Convenient Frozen Entrée Bowls
Kevin's Natural Foods Ventures into the Frozen Food Aisle
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
PCR Soil Packaging
Back to the Roots Creates Soil Packaging from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
Inline Plastics Essentials Platter Design is Versatile
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
Freshness-Tracking Food Containers
The Vorkoster Lid Has pH-Sensitive Foil to Track Food Freshness
Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks Introduces Its New Better Cup for All Design
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes
The memobento is a Stylish Way to Simplify Meal Prepping
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Private Label Kitchen Containers
The Aldi Crofton Glass Bowl Set Offers a Pyrex Alternative
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Microwave-Safe Noodle Cups
Cup Noodles' #PaperCupConfessions Has Fans Fess Up to Cooking Habits
Globally Inspired Microwavable Lunches
Bonduelle Lunch Bowls Entice Gen Z with Bold Flavors
Paper-Packaged Porridge Products
Everyday Essentials Porridge Oats Come in Plastic-Free Packaging
Printed Pet Bowls
Vet’s Best Hydro Smart Bowls Release Vitamins & Nutrients with Added Water
Seaweed-Made Packaging Solutions
This Notpla Packaging is 100% Plastic-Free
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Eco Insulated Boxes
The Cruz Cool Cooler Made from Chitin Insulates Frozen Goods for 48 Hours
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
Plant-Based Protein Cups
RollinGreens' Plant-Powered Meal Bowls Just Need Added Water
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Wholesome Fun-Focused Snacks
Get'ems from Gerber Turns Kids' Snacktime into Moments of Discovery
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Spicy 3D-Printed Bouillons
The Sugar Lab's Kimchi Bouillons Add Savory Flavor to Soups
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Freshness-Preserving Bowls
The Eternos™ Serving Bowl Boasts Professional Grade Heat Retention Tech
Jiggly Fruit Snacks
Oddball Cups are Plant-Based, Gelatin-Free & Low-Calorie
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Mini Kitchen Solutions
Caraway Launches Mini Bakeware & Mini Food Storage Sets
Upcycled Vegetable Cooking Sauces
Oddbox Fights Food Waste by Repurposing Rescued Tomatoes
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Temperature-Regulating Food Storage
The b, halfmoon Food Flask is an Elegant & Functional Product
Reduced Plastic Snack Packaging
ALDI Specially Selected Hand Cooked Chips Come in New Packets
Designer Pet Bowls
Smalls Debuts Elevated Ceramic Cat Feeding Solution
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
PFAS-Free Food Packaging
Genpak Launches a New Packaging Line Without Added PFAS
Pouch-Packaged Meal Ranges
Tilda Easy Meals are Great for Enjoying Out of the House
Edible Seaweed-Based Packaging
Handtmann Has Launched the Pioneering ConProSachet System
Waste-Reducing Cold Cups
CLUBZERØ Provides Perfect Pots to Wimbledon Championship Attendees
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Reusable Foodservice Cup Ranges
The Berry Cup Range from Berry Global is Reusable
Modernized Soup Packaging Designs
Zoup! Specialty Products Undergoes a Rebranding Initiative
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
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Green-Hued Bakery Bread Bowls
The Panera Green Bread Bowls are Only Around for Two Days
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
Sustainable Crisp Bags
The British Crisp Co. Debuts the First Fully Recyclable Paper Crisp Packet
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Sustainable Decomposing Containers
Rootmaker's BioPot is an Eco-Friendly Vessel for Plant Growth
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers
Vladimir Fer Designs the Grains of Time Storage Container
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
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
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Tomato Sauce Pouches
Le Sauce & Co.'s Well-Portioned Sauces Help to Reduce Food & Packaging Waste
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Tropical Fruit-Only Dessert Cups
These New Dole Fruit Bowls Come in Three Tropical Flavors
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Protein-Rich Seafood Bowls
These New Scott & Jon's Seafood Bowls Will Arrive in Early 2025
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Veggie-Filled Meal Kits
Ready Pac Bistro Meal Kits Come in Three Delicious Flavors
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Modern Food Preservation Units
Matéo Robin Designs the Totem Food Preservation Unit
Microwavable Seafood Bowls
Scott & Jon’s Microwavable Salmon Bowls are Nutritious and Convenient
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time