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
Chic Recycled Material Furniture
The 'Vale' Furniture Collection is Made with Recycled PET Bottles
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
Comforting Ketchup Bottles
Heinz Created a Take-Anywhere Emotional Support Ketchup Bottle
Resealable Fast Food Buckets
KFC Bucket Ware is a Microwave-Safe, Freezer-Friendly Container
Picnic-Ready Bottle Accessories
Stanley Introduces a Set of Quencher-Compatible Accessories
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
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
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
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
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Lightweight Puffy Cooler Bags
Monti Coolers Have a 100% Leakproof Construction
Crayon-Themed Water Bottles
The Crayola x S'well Collaboration Features Vibrant Bottles
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
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
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Refillable Travel Containers
Cadence's Magnetic Leakproof Containers Repurpose Ocean-Bound Plastic
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
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
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
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
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
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
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
Smart Food Storage Containers
Silo Offers a Vacuum Sealing Container System Connected to Alexa
Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles
Chlorophyll Water Launched 100% rPET Bottles
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Beer-Based Blister Packs
This Blister Packaging for Cosmetic Refills is Made from Beer By-Products
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
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
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'
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
Coffin-Shaped Beverage Containers
Liquid Death and Yeti Create the Casket Cooler for Parties
Fully Recyclable Condiment Packaging
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Squeezy Bottles Have a New Cap Design
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
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
Combination Modular Bottles
The Berry Bottle is an All-in-One Modular Bottle for Any Adventure
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
Bird Feeder Cereal Packaging
'Co-Grain' Gives New Life to Disposable Packaging
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
Contemporary Meal Prep Kits
W&P’s Eight-Piece Fridge Bundle is Stylish and Effective
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
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Freshness-Tracking Food Containers
The Vorkoster Lid Has pH-Sensitive Foil to Track Food Freshness
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
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
Recyclable Lightweight Wine Bottles
Ron Rubin Brands Unveils its 100% Recyclable Wine Bottle
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
Eco Insulated Boxes
The Cruz Cool Cooler Made from Chitin Insulates Frozen Goods for 48 Hours
RFID-Equipped QSR Containers
McDonald's France Launches RFID Containers Across 1,200 Locations
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
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
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Freezable Wine Packs
Packit® Introduces Two New Products with ECOFREEZE® Technology+
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
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Sustainable Dairy Bottle Caps
Lakeland Dairies Swaps Out its Colored Caps for Clear Ones
Sustainable Polypropylene Bottles
Abel & Cole Debuts a Refillable Milk Bottle for UK Customers
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
Waste-Reducing Cold Cups
CLUBZERØ Provides Perfect Pots to Wimbledon Championship Attendees
Recyclable Milk Bottle Caps
Tesco Releases Clear Bottle Caps for its Milk Jugs to Aid in Recycling
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
Rewarding Milk Packaging
Ocado's Milk Bottle Recycling Initiative Gives Rewards for Recycling
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
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
Avocado Coffee Jar Lids
These Coffee Lids Make Use Of Biodegradable Avocado Pits
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
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
Sustainable Ocean Plastic Bottles
Lidl Utilizes Prevented Ocean Plastic for its New Bottle Designs
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
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
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
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