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30 Eco-Friendly Packaging Examples

From Plastic-Free Water Bottles to Paper-Based Beer Packaging

— May 2, 2020 — Eco
These eco-friendly packaging innovations range from plastic-free water bottles to paper-based beer packaging.

Standouts include CHOOSE Hand Soap's biodegradable packaging that is made from recycled newspapers. The packaging is 100% biodegradable and plastic-free while the soap product inside is free from toxins and harsh chemicals.

Beer brand Grolsch's Smurfit Kappa TopClip packaging is another notable example that replaces plastic shrink wrap. Targeting sustainable consumers, the brand opts for a packaging solution that is made from renewable and biodegradable paper with a goal of of eliminating up to 100,000 kilograms of plastic annually within the Netherlands.

The Coveris 'RecyclaLite' recyclable sandwich packaging and Eco-Products' sustainable takeout containers round off this list and speak to consumers' growing desire for waste-conscious food and beverage packaging with a minimal environmental impact.
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Plastic-Free Cider Packaging
Plastic-Free Cider Packaging
Aston Manor Cider Has Introduced Cardboard Multipacks
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Eco Snack Bar Branding
Eco Snack Bar Branding
The New ReGrained Snack Bars Branding Encourages Consumers to "Eat Up!"
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Recyclable Frozen Treat Tubs
Recyclable Frozen Treat Tubs
Northern Bloc Has Introduced New Packaging and a Vegan Flavor
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Paper-Free Bottle Labels
Paper-Free Bottle Labels
Ab InBev Has Announced Direct Object Printing to Replace Paper Labels
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Plastic-Free Water Packaging
Plastic-Free Water Packaging
RightWater Comes in 100% Recyclable Aluminum Cans That are BPA-Free
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Eco Dishwasher Tablet Packaging
Eco Dishwasher Tablet Packaging
The Persil Packaging is Now Made Using 50% Recycled Polypropylene
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Plastic-Free Water Packaging
Plastic-Free Water Packaging
Richard’s Rainwater will Only be Sold in Cans and Bottles
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Plastic-Free Paper Food Packaging
Plastic-Free Paper Food Packaging
The MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB is Highly Recyclable
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Recycling-Friendly Yogurt Packaging
Recycling-Friendly Yogurt Packaging
The Nomadic Dairy Yogurt & Oat Clusters Have Reduced Plastic
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Alternative Packaging Initiatives
Alternative Packaging Initiatives
Dove is Planning to Reduce Plastic Waste with a New Strategy
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Eco-Conscious Cosmetic Bottles
Eco-Conscious Cosmetic Bottles
The Recyclable Elastic Lotion Pump and Vase are Reusable
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Eco-Conscious Glass Water Bottles
Eco-Conscious Glass Water Bottles
OlssønBarbieri Rmbarks on a Luxury-Informed Project for Snåsa
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Reduced Plastic Water Packaging
Reduced Plastic Water Packaging
The X-Lite Still Bottle from Sidel Has a Cost-Effective Design
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Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Packaging
Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Packaging
The Ball Corporation aluminum bottle line is Plastic-Free
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Paper-Based Beer Packaging
Paper-Based Beer Packaging
Grolsch is Replacing Plastic Shrink Wrap with the Smurfit Kappa TopClip
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Ceramic Cannabis Flower Jars
Ceramic Cannabis Flower Jars
GanjaGold's Cannabis Packaging Design Includes Luxe Gold Details
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Plastic-Free Noodle Packaging
Plastic-Free Noodle Packaging
The 'Paper Noodle' Packaging by Emily Enrica is 100% Biodegradable
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