19 Fascinating Food Containers
From Pop Bottle Benches to Shrinking Milk Containers:
Meghan Young — Oct 29, 2009 — Eco
Although containers can be a very wasteful investment, everything (especially food) still needs a place to be contained. At least, until we find an environmentally friendlier solution to packaging our food. This cluster is filled with fascinating food containers and, perhaps not so surprisingly, there are some creations for the eco-conscious.
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Pop Bottle Benches
Pawel Grunert Turns Recycled Containers Into Functional Chairs
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Yogurt Container Is A Toy
Yo'play Makes Recycling Fun
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Junk Food Container Urns
Inventor of Pringles Can Buried in One
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Solarized Container Light
Energy Bucket
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Enviro-Poop Container
ScooperBox for Dogs
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Edible Picnic Containers
When Eco Chic-Food Meets Edible Fashion
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Programmable Beverage Containers / Custom Beverages
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Milk Carton Origami
Milkmuny Buys Containers to Create Earth-Friendly Wallets
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Famous Landmarks as Treat Holders
Candy Containers by Studio d. Sharp
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Convertable Containers
Jack Bresnahan's Biodegradable Plastic Lids Make Disposable Cans Perm
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Overjoyed Ice Cream Containers
Laughing Faces on Ice Cream Packaging Confirm Deliciousness
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Designer Ice Cream Container
Attached Scoop For Easy Snacking
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Coca-Cola Containers for Developing Nations
Coke Distribution for Meds
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Cable Spaghetti Camouflage
Arihiro Miyake's 'Trush In' Electrical Cable Containers
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Envyrobubbles Public Gum Containers
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Shrinking Milk Containers
'Fresh' Milk Jug Preserves Contents for an Extra Week
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Waste-Free Lighting
‘Pudding Lamp' is Made From 70 Containers of Fruchtzwerge
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Classy Cream Containers
Half Pint Creamer Resembles Cute Mini Milk Carton
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Yogurt Container Lights
The Recycled Plastic ‘Petit Yogourt' Lamp Makes Empties Gl
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Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
The 'REUSABLE' Foldable Silicone Cup by Kalina Gotseva is Eco-Chic
Ultra-Customizable Water Bottles
The Sunnies Flask Goes in Over 300,000 Color Combinations
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Quirky Paper Wine Bottles
Magnotta Wines' Ugly Duck is Packaged in Fully Recyclable Paper
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Resealable Fast Food Buckets
KFC Bucket Ware is a Microwave-Safe, Freezer-Friendly Container
Comforting Ketchup Bottles
Heinz Created a Take-Anywhere Emotional Support Ketchup Bottle
Picnic-Ready Bottle Accessories
Stanley Introduces a Set of Quencher-Compatible Accessories
Beverage Packaging Updates
Capri Sun's Resealable Bottle is a Modern Twist on a Timeless Favorite
Squeezable Dropper Bottles
HCP Packaging's Twist Tottle Enables One-Handed Dispensing
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
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Refillable Alcohol Containers
Diageo Partnered With ecoSPIRITS On Refillable Alcohol Solutions
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools
The 'BottleLoom' Bottle Strip Cutter Transforms Plastic Waste
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
Natural Yogurt Jars
Danone Argentina Adopted New Packaging to Improve Environmental Efforts
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Recyclable Yogurt Drink Packaging
The New Yop Bottles are Made with Clear PET and Recycled PET
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
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
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
Crayon-Themed Water Bottles
The Crayola x S'well Collaboration Features Vibrant Bottles
Push-Up Cosmetic Jars
The Quadpack PP-Pop Jar is a Refillable Single-Material Packaging Solution
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Plastic Reduction Concierges
The SodaStream Sustainability Concierge Helps to Cut Waste
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
Chic Recycled Waste Chairs
The 'XOX' Chair by Xingcheng Zhu is Made with Plastic Bottles and More
Refillable Travel Containers
Cadence's Magnetic Leakproof Containers Repurpose Ocean-Bound Plastic
Upcycled Drinkable Yogurts
Maison Riviera's Drinkable Yogurt Helps to Reduce Food Waste
Canned Dish Soaps
Unpackaged Sells Dish Soap in a Can for Easy Refilling & Recycling
Space-Saving Hydration Solutions
Memobottle's Flat Water Bottles Revolutionize On-the-Go Drinking
Eco-Conscious Cooler Lines
Igloo Coolers Expanded Its 'Peanuts Take Care of the Earth' Collection
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Shelf-Stable Packaging Solutions
Amcor’s Retort Bottle Innovation is Good for Nutritional Shots
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Air Fryer-Friendly Product Packaging
The PaperSeal Shape Tray Replaces Plastic Alternatives
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Effective Food Vacuum Sealers
The FoodSaver VS1210 Space Saving Vacuum Sealer Launched
Cheerful Insulated Bottle Designs
The W&P Insulated Bottle is a Versatile and Durable Choicrr
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles
Chlorophyll Water Launched 100% rPET Bottles
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Recyclable PET Wine Packaging
The ALPLA PET Wine Bottle Helps Cut Carbon Emissions
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
Aluminum-Packaged Kombuchas
Mortal Kombucha Has Introduced Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Coffin-Shaped Beverage Containers
Liquid Death and Yeti Create the Casket Cooler for Parties
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
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
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Personal Care Refill Solutions
Zero Co Unveils its New Paper-Based Refill System
Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles
BBDO Guerrero Designs the Dissolving Bottles of Shampoo
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food 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
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
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
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Fridge-Free Pet Feeders
The BistroCat Feeder Uses Pods to Provide Cats with Wet Food
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
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Canned Refill Systems
Meadow Invites Brands Offer Refills in Aluminium Cans
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Freezable Wine Packs
Packit® Introduces Two New Products with ECOFREEZE® Technology+
Eco Insulated Boxes
The Cruz Cool Cooler Made from Chitin Insulates Frozen Goods for 48 Hours
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
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Lightweight Eco Wine Bottles
FitVine Aluminum Bottles Support Active, Wellness-Minded Drinkers
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Recyclable Reusable Coolers
DS Smith's GoChill Cooler Replaces Plastic and Styrofoam Coolers
Sustainable Dairy Bottle Caps
Lakeland Dairies Swaps Out its Colored Caps for Clear Ones
Upcycled Vegetable Cooking Sauces
Oddbox Fights Food Waste by Repurposing Rescued Tomatoes
Sustainable Polypropylene Bottles
Abel & Cole Debuts a Refillable Milk Bottle for UK Customers
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Temperature-Regulating Food Storage
The b, halfmoon Food Flask is an Elegant & Functional Product
Ice Cream Pint Coolers
Swell's Ice Cream Coolers Feature Triple-Layer Insulation Tech
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
PFAS-Free Food Packaging
Genpak Launches a New Packaging Line Without Added PFAS
Waste-Reducing Cold Cups
CLUBZERØ Provides Perfect Pots to Wimbledon Championship Attendees
Reusable Foodservice Cup Ranges
The Berry Cup Range from Berry Global is Reusable
Reusable Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Launches a New Banana Container with Arena Packaging
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Sustainable Decomposing Containers
Rootmaker's BioPot is an Eco-Friendly Vessel for Plant Growth
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Fully Recyclable Condiment Caps
This Heinz Ketchup Cap is 100% Recyclable
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
Smart Reusable Fish Crates
IFCO's Marina Uses Bluetooth Tags & QR Codes to Collect Real-Time Data
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
Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes
Patrick Bradley Architects Forms the Barneys Ruins Project
Convenient Insulated Bottle Bags
Out of the Woods Boasts the Insulated Wine & Spirits Valet
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Transparent Bean Bag Furniture
Shayan Ramesht Designs a Sustainable Bean Bag Structure
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
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
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
Modern Food Preservation Units
Matéo Robin Designs the Totem Food Preservation Unit
Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions
Kite Packaging Plastic Pallet Boxes are Cost-Effective