These multifunctional packaging examples range from wine bottle resumes to tissue boxes that are transformed into eco-friendly toys after use. As brands become more environmentally and socially conscious, their packaging is also beginning to reflect similar values.
In an effort to be sustainable, brands are relying on multifunctional packaging concepts and are marketing their products in a new way. Whether appealing to the parent with small children, the art-obsessed beer drinker or the frequent takeout eater, brands are becoming more aware of how they market and package their best-selling products.
A favorite from this list is Maude Paquette-Boulva's honey packaging concept that features a clever, dual-purpose design. The container is made out of beeswax and can be transformed into a candle after its honey contents are used up.
Another standout from the list is Herbal Water's eco-friendly packaging. The manufacturer sells its products in sets of four that are packed in a wooden carrier. Once users have drank their water, they can reuse this wooden container for beer or juice bottle storage.
25 Multifunctional Packaging Examples

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Playfully Interactive Packaging
Stafidenios Raisins Turns Packaging into a Toy

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Recycled Virtual Reality Viewers
Coca-Cola Provides 3 Hands-On Options for Eco-Conscious Techies
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Pleated Bottle Packaging
The ZigPack is an Eco-Friendly, Effective and Exposing Wine Tote
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Multipurpose Underwear Boxes
Levi's Basics Underwear Packaging Boasts Additional Uses
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Modular Packaging Systems
The TMA-2 Headphones Requires a Unique Way to Package Its Numerous Parts
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Business Card Bookmarks
These Creative Bookmarks Can Help Promote Your Brand
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Decreasing Origami Cartons
The U Shape Travel Set Conveniently Downsizes During Your Trip
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Towering Treat Cartons
Ovvio Cupcakes Packaging is Structurally Inspired by Honeycomb Forms
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Multifunctional Wine Boxes
The Viajes de un Catador Box Wine Packaging is for Storage and Serving
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Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
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Color Pencil Packaging
Coloroid by Jialu Li Is Made for When the Tools are In Use and Not in Use
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Eco-Friendly Postal Packages
The Sendbag Concept Gives the Envelope an Extended Life
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Illuminating Doll Boxes
This Toy Box Packaging for a Doll Doubles as a Lamp
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Multipurpose Honey Containers
This Honey Packaging Design Doubles as a Candle
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Computer Game Cartons
This Pacman Packaging Concept Was Made to Be Playful and Interactive
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Responsible Kite Packaging
Lily Li's Versatile Design Can be Repurposed as Storage and Supplies
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Kid-Focused Tissue Packaging
These Fun Tissue Boxes Transform Into Cardboard Critters
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Dual-Purpose Camera Manuals
Karin Hilgenkamp Designs DSLR Packaging that Doubles as Instructions
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Senior Smartphone Packaging
Doro's Phone Package Was Designed with the Elderly in Mind
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Fairy Tale Confections
Miss Muffet & Co. Creates Kid- and Eco-Friendly Packaging
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Combo Cleaner Packaging
Nested Detergent Bottle Integrates a Sprayer, a Squeegee and a Container
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Road Trip Music Kits
This Music Packaging for Spotify Blends Web with Road Trips
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Interactive Record Covers
DJ QBert's Record Cover Plays Songs When Prompted by Touch
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In-Shower Shaving Bars
Dave's Shower Shave Bar Helps Guys Shave in the Shower
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Reusable Delivery Packaging
The RePack System Encourages Consumers to Return Their Used Envelopes
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Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
The 'REUSABLE' Foldable Silicone Cup by Kalina Gotseva is Eco-Chic
Resealable Lettuce Packaging
Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Quirky Paper Wine Bottles
Magnotta Wines' Ugly Duck is Packaged in Fully Recyclable Paper
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Twistable Refill Packaging
Hyléance Beauté's puRe Twist is a Refillable Packaging Innovation
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
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
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
Refillable Alcohol Containers
Diageo Partnered With ecoSPIRITS On Refillable Alcohol Solutions
Recycled Metal Skincare Packaging
The NIVEA Creme Tin Now Has an 80% Recycled Aluminum Design
Sustainable 3D-Printed Packaging Lines
APC Packaging's Adapte Collection is Innovative
Canned Castile Soaps
Utama Spice Packages Its All-Natural Liquid Soap in Stubby Refill Cans
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Plant-Based Cosmetic Packaging
Virospack and Rezemo Partnered on a Dropper Cap for Liquid Products
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Recycled Paper Packaging Solutions
Flexi-Hex Aims to Protect Packaged Items with Rippled Paper
Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Debuts New Eco-Friendly Packaging
Durable Egg Packaging Designs
Cascades Unveils the New Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVision™ Packaging
Sustainable Packaging Initiatives
Cafe Spice Transitions to Polypropylene Plastic Trays
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
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Travel-Friendly Toiletry Packaging
The 'Carry On' Bottle by Yeo Seo Koo Has a Two-Part Design
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Organic Amenity Lines
La Purative Monaco Introduces Luxury Amenities in Glass and Recycled PET
Portable Wine Pouches
Medly's Wine Pouches are Lightweight, User-Friendly and Freshness-Preserving
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging
The Arcade Beauty Paper Packette is Made with 80% Paper
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Canned Dish Soaps
Unpackaged Sells Dish Soap in a Can for Easy Refilling & Recycling
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
The Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Comes in New Packaging
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
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Texen Group and Sulapac are Revolutionizing Beauty Packaging
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
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Adhesive-Held Water Multi-Packs
Vilsa Launches the First Sustainable Six-Pack Water Case
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
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Bio-Based Monomaterial Skincare Packaging
These Lumene Moisturizer Jars are Easy to Recycle
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Brand Identity
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
Bio-Based Cosmetic Packaging
The Sulapac Nordic Collection from APG Europe is Sustainable
Carton Wine Packaging
Lassonde is Using Tetra Pak's Tetra Prisma® Aseptic for Two Wine Brands
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
Insulated Recyclable Bags
ProAmpac Unveils a Sustainable Packaging Solution for Grocery Deliveries
Perfume-Inspired Wine Bottles
Chloe Wine Collection's Limited-Edition Packaging Emphasizes Aroma
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Personal Care Refill Solutions
Zero Co Unveils its New Paper-Based Refill System
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Redesigned Insect Repellent Packagings
Murphy's Naturals has Undergone a Brand Refresh
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
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Circular Cosmetic Concepts
Fasten Packaging Launches a Refillable Jar for Cosmetics Circularity
Canned Refill Systems
Meadow Invites Brands Offer Refills in Aluminium Cans
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Honeybee-Themed Fragrance Packaging
Hunter Luxury Has Unveiled the Alvari Collection
Freezable Wine Packs
Packit® Introduces Two New Products with ECOFREEZE® Technology+
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
Water-Preserving Paper Packaging
Amcor Taps Fromagerie Milleret for the New Recyclable Packaging
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Flat Recycled Wine Packaging
ALDI is Introducing a Recycled PET Wine Bottle in its Private Label
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Recycled Packaging Planter Pots
Tetra Pak and Keter Partnered for the Cube Planters
Reusable Packaging Sparkling Waters
PATH Sparkling Flavored Water Comes in Aluminum Bottles
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
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
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
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Sustainable Easter Chocolate Packaging
Happi Launches its New Reduced-Wrapping Chocolate Packaging
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Eco Cosmetics Jars
Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance, Sulapac, and Verescence Launch the TWIRL Jar
Eco-Friendly Wooden Wine Cases
Cheval Blanc Opts for a New Eco-Friendly Packaging Design
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
PFAS-Free Food Packaging
Genpak Launches a New Packaging Line Without Added PFAS
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Paper-Made Confectionery Bags
Saica Group and Mondelez Launch a New Sustainable Multipack Solution
Interchangeable Component Cosmetic Packaging
The APC Packaging Adapté Collection is Adaptable
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
Plastic-Free Champagne Packaging
Amcor Capsules and Moët & Chandon Partnered on Plastic-Free Foil
Aluminum OTC Packaging
Foster & Thrive's Products Come in Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
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
Adaptable Plastic Alternatives
2M Group is Unveiling a Plastic Alternative for the Supply Chain
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
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Aluminum Refill Bottles
SunKiss Products Packages its Products in 'Forever' Aluminum Bottles
Convenient Insulated Bottle Bags
Out of the Woods Boasts the Insulated Wine & Spirits Valet
Honeycomb Paper Mailers
Ranpak Unveils a New Curbside-Recyclable Eco-Friendly Climaliner Plus
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Revamped Packaging Brand Websites
Macpac's New Website Highlights its Sustainability Efforts
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
Sustainable Marble-Effect Packaging
Sulapac Collaborates With FaiveleyTech for Packaging Solutions
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Biodegradable Refill Pouches
Wonderfeel Launches Bio-Assimilative Packaging for Refill Program
Moisture-Protecting Pharmaceutical Bottles
LOG Pharma Debuts an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Bottle
High-Function Fish Packaging
Südpack Debuts a New High-Sealing, Puncture-Resistant Packaging Film
Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions
Kite Packaging Plastic Pallet Boxes are Cost-Effective
Artisanal Pour Bottles
The Polished Jar Has Introduced a New Line of Artisanal Pour Bottles