Monthly subscription boxes have become a mainstay for consumers to either treat themselves or give as a gift to those around them, but as subscription services continue to rise, brands are beginning to streamline the way they package the goods they're shipping out.
Being that brands are controlling which products make it into the monthly subscription boxes, they are looking more critically at the way the products are packaged for shipment (for example, judging more critically products that are oblong, obscure or awkward in shape). Tight, compact designs are prevalent, while a dissolution of packing materials like Styrofoam and plastic air bags is becoming the norm.
The shift towards monthly subscription boxes becoming more streamlined is dual-purpose; it's helping brands to decrease the costs associated with shipping goods, while consumers are being even more enchanted when they receive a well-packaged collection of products delivered to their doorstep.
40 Streamlined Monthly Subscription Boxes
From Unhealthy Treat Subscriptions to Kiddie Coding Kits:
Michael Hemsworth — Nov 24, 2015 — Business
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Collapsible Subscription Boxes
The Hatchbox Brand Identity Fuses Functional and Vibrant Accents
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Sneakerhead Subscription Boxes
Sneakerbox Supplies Accessories for the Sneaker Connoisseur
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Masculine Style Subscription Services
'LustBox' Monthly Subscription Boxes are Filled with Goodies
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Snacking Subscription Boxes
General Mills' Nibblr Subscription Box Delivers Small Healthy Snacks
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Kind Subscription Boxes
Gifts Inside of a Conscious Box Are Natural, Ethical and Sustainable
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Bamboo Toothbrush Subscriptions
The Mable Club Regularly Provides Members with Eco Toothbrushes
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Princess Toy Subscriptions
PleyBox's Subscription Service for Kids Has Official Disney Items
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Craft Coffee Delivery Services
This Craft Coffee Service Will Get You Hooked on New Roasts
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Mindful Lifestyle Subscriptions
Yogi Surprise's Monthly Gift Boxes Support the Yoga Lifestyle
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Mindful Subscription Boxes
BuddhiBox Supplies Monthly Gifts to Enhance a Yoga Practice
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Pre-Portioned Smoothie Subscriptions
Green Blender Eases the Process of Healthy Eating in the Home
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Executive Meal Subscriptions
Chef's Plate Offers Chef-Designed Meals for Quality Convenience
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Stylish Maternity Subscriptions
Preggonista Boxes Supply Monthly Gifts for Pregnant Women
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Contact Lens Subscription Kits
The Optikal Service Delivers Everything Needed for Contact Care
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Customizable Gift-Giving Kits
'Giftkit' Introduces a Modern Way to Shop for Gift Baskets Online
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DIY Cocktail Subscriptions
The Shaker and Spoon Subscription is Perfect for Alcohol-Lovers
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Seductive Subscription Services
Spice Box Delivers Adult Products Right to Your Door
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Kiddie Coding Kits
Bitsbox Teaches Kids Coding Through Monthly Subscriptions
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Women's Entrepreneurship Subscription Boxes
Sparkle Hustle Grow Help Women in Leadership Positions
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Collectible Subscription Boxes
Funko Pop is Now Selling a Subscription Box Called Disney Treasures
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Carnivore Subscription Boxes
ButcherBox Delivers Grass-Fed Beef Directly to Consumers
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Art Subscription Services
Papirmass' Art Subscription Boxes Educates and Inspire
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Custom Marijuana Subscriptions
Potbox Delivers Marijuana According to Smoker Preferences
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Unhealthy Treat Subscriptions
MunchPak Snack Delivery Service Provides International Treats
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Menswear Rental Subscriptions
The 'TieTry' Service Delivers Designer Brands Every Month
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Period Goodie Box Redesigns
Le Parcel Offers Monthly Gift Boxes to Make Aunt Flo's Visit Better
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Kiddie Voyager Kits
A Little Passports Subscription Takes Kids on a New Adventure Each Month
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One-Dollar Coffee Subscriptions
'Dollar Coffee Club' is an Inexpensive Coffee of the Month Club
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Organic Period Subscriptions
'Easy' Provides an Alternative to Shopping for Menstrual Supplies
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Spy-Themed Subscription Boxes
The Birchbox Brand is Launching a Retro Spy Movie-Themed Package
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Location-Inspired Food Subscriptions
GothamBox Delivers Special Treats From NYC & San Francisco
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Dental Floss Subscriptions
Cocofloss Delivers Flavored Dental Floss as Part of a Recurring Plan
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Baby Food Subscriptions
Little Spoon is Now Offering Baby Food Delivery for Its Freshly Made Meals
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Meal-Making Subscription Services
ChefButler Sends Food Boxes Full of Recipes and Ingredients
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Creativity-Boosting Subscription Boxes
A Conceptual Subscription Service Would Inspire Creatives
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Essential Oil Recipe Boxes
Simply Earth's Essential Oil Boxes Supply Oils and Easy-to-follow DIYs
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Subscription Box Beauty Lines
This Subscription Service is Launching Its Own Cosmetics Collection
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Curly Hair Sample Subscriptions
The Brand CurlKit Provides Hair Products for Black Women
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Tailored Motherhood Kits
Citrus Lane Ships Out Curated Gift Boxes for Mom and Baby
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Sock Subscription Services
Pharmacie Goods is a Luxury Sock Delivery Service Exclusively for Men
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Sustainable Speaker Packaging
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Modern Digital Detox Boxes
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Beauty Refill Pod Systems
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Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes
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Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Sustainable Canned Shampoos
Menz Club Pairs a Refillable "Forever Bottle" with Shampoo in a Can
Toothpaste Refill Pouches
Life Supplies' Oral Care Set Brightens Smiles & Reduces Plastic Waste
Paper-Made Chocolate Packaging
Nestlé Quality Street Tubs are Being Trialled in a New Format
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Tokyo Treat Boasts a Moon Festival Theme with Its Latest Box
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Giftable Cookie Boxes
Sugarwish's Customizable Cookie Boxes are Indulgent and Mouth-Watering
Professional Furniture Subscriptions
The Studio Elk Koru WFH Furniture Subscription is Flexible
Beauty Bar Travel Cases
Brixy Offer a Convenient Way to Transport Its Beauty Bars
Youtuber Lunchbox Collabs
Mrbeast, Logan Paul and Ksi's 'Lunchly' Aims to Make School Lunches Fun
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Customizable Cosmetic Stacks
Subtl's Stak 2.0 Makes a Whole Makeup Routine Palm-Sized
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Bottle-Shaped Shampoo Bars
The Dissolving Bottle is a Cleverly Shaped Solid Shampoo
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Limited-Edition Monthly Wine Capsules
Vinebox Announces Monthly Experiences with Its Product Line
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
Pillboxed-Shaped Fruit Cases
Kiwi Brand Zespri Debuts New Sustainable Fruit Package
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Refillable Prescription Services
Cabinet Rx Replaces Single-Use Bottles with a Refillable System
Efficient Shipping Container Solutions
Boxhub Eliminates the Hassle of Buying a Shipping Container
Streaming Service Gift Boxes
The Netflix Gift Box Shares Collectibles from Favorite Franchises
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Japanese Snack Subscription Boxes
ICHIGO Inc.'s Sakuraco Contains 20 Curated Artisanal Snacks
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
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Branded Grocery Sample Boxes
Woodman's Bunny James Sampler Box Supports Product Exploration
All-Paper Perfume Boxes
Ffern’s Made-to-Order Fragrances are Packaged in Biodegradable Boxes
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
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Mono-Material Lipstick Tubes
Quadpack's Emerald is a Mono-Material Packaging Innovation
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Birthday-Ready Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Rounds Its Curated Snack Boxes with a Birthday Option
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
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Eco Boxed Wine Duos
Ami Ami's Boxed Wines are Sustainably Packaged and Shipped
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Bold Statement Boxers
KSUBI Recently Launche the New Royalty Boxer Briefs
Pickle-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Pickle Box is Packed with Tangy and Sweet Snacks
Sustainable Skincare Bundles
JUNOCO Debuts the 'Build Your Bundle' Promo with Special Discounts
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Monthly Eco-Friendly Cleaning Boxes
Blueland's Three Subscriptions are Tailored for Home Cleaning
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Singer-Made Beauty Boxes
Gwen Stefani's Ipsy Box Was Curated by the Singer Herself
Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes
The memobento is a Stylish Way to Simplify Meal Prepping
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Eco-Conscious Deodorant Packaging
Respectueuse Utilizes EnviroStick Packaging to Promote Recycling
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Mocktail Subscription Boxes
Mocktail Club Offers a Subscription Service
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Curated Plushie Subscription Boxes
YumeTwins Boasts Kawaii Plushies, Home Goods, and More
Biodegradable Bubblegum Packages
Milliways Launches a New Biodegradable and Recyclable Box Design
Streaming Service Sleeping Bags
The Netflix Sleeping Bag Reminiscences on Olden Days
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Unsubscribing Activity Campaigns
Unsubscribe for Sports Challenges Canadians to Get Active
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Pod-Style Skincare Packaging
JUNOCO Unveils a Refillable Interchangeable Pod System
Customizable Cookie Boxes
Molly Bz Allows Customers to Build Their Own Cookie Boxes
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions
The 'FastLane' Subscription Can Be Accessed Through a Handy App
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Senior-Focused Meal Kit Campaigns
Parsley Box is Emphasizing its Value to the Stay-at-Home Family
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Climate-Specific Skincare Subscriptions
Pour Moi Elite's Climate-Smart Rotating System is Tailored
Paper-Based Earbud Envelopes
Oman Air Transitions to Using Recyclable Paper Envelopes for Earbuds
Kid-Friendly Houseplant Subscriptions
Horti's Debuts 'My First Plant' Subscription for Kids
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Collaboration Retailer Snack Boxes
The Japan Crate Snack Box is Available from Giant Foods
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
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
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes
chengshe.design Designs the ONEBOX with Fidgeting Elements
Italian Pantry Goods Subscriptions
Giadzy Offers 3 Subscription Boxes Starting at $35 Per Month
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Giftable Meal Boxes
Daily Harvest's Give Deliciously Collection Shares Nourishment
Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
Bokksu's Summer Collection Features Unique Japanese Snacks
Thankful Wine Kits
Vinebox's Gratitude Tasting Wine Box Encourages Appreciation
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Unified Subscription Management Apps
The 'SubX' Subscription Manager Supports Over 1,000 Services
Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes
Studio Entrandan Designs the Box Set with Wooden Details
Top-Tier Healthcare Subscriptions
Healthvio Prime Subscription Aims to Empower Individuals
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Mexican Holiday-Inspired Subscription Boxes
Hemper Pays Tribute to Día De Los Muertos
Hair Removal Subscription Kits
Athena Club Simplifies Shaving and Hair Removal Systems
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Delightful Recurring Payment Apps
The 'm0nthly' App Offers Mindful Money Management
Enchanting Kid's Beauty Boxes
Dans Un Jardin Launches the Princesse Jujube Collection
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Zero-Proof Subscription Boxes
Raising the Bar's Boxes Boast Alcohol-Free Spirits, Mixers, and More
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
Wise Personal Grooming Believes Wisdom Comes with Aging
Retailer-Exclusive Product Packaging
Egglife Foods Revamps the Packaging for its Sam's Club Launch
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Intoduces a Party Size Option of Its Service
Fee-Free Shopping Subscriptions
The Klarna Plus Subscription Plan is Priced at $7.99 Per Month
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Curated Cheese Experiences
Curdbox Will Certainly Delight Cheese Enthusiasts
Ready-to-Blend Smoothie Kits
'SmoothieBox' Offers Premade or Customizable Smoothie Kits
Gaming PC Subscription Services
NZXT Flex Ships Subscribers a Gaming Rig Starting at $59 a Month
Smart Healthcare Imagine Subscriptions
GE Healthcare's 'Smart Subscription' Covers CT Systems
Curated Book Subscription Boxes
Book of the Month Creates Personalized Fiction-Book Boxes
South African Delivery Enhancements
Takealot Introduces an Unlimited Free Delivery Subscription
Optimized Eco Postal Packaging
Kite Packaging Large Letter Postal Boxes Now Come in Eight Sizes
Cheese Subscription Clubs
Murray's Cheese Club Offers Themed Journeys for Product Discovery
Cohesive News Inboxes
Legible News Inbox Helps You Stay Informed Without Distractions