New Packaging Trends & 30 Concepts To Save The Planet

Packaging design this year will see a growth in the use of biodegradable plastics and the use of sustainable ingredients such as bamboo, according to predictions from business information consultancy Datamonitor.

The organisation says new types of biodegradable plastic, using additives such as Eco Pure or Reverte, will help plastic biodegrade more quickly and safely. Datamonitor says use of these plastics is particularly prevalent in the bottled water sector.

The group adds that bamboo, with its fast growing rate, is becoming the ingredient of choice in products and packaging, and is being used in baby wipes and cosmetics packaging, among other applications.

Datamonitor also predicts that the ‘shot’ format, which was being used in the energy drinks market and is now expanding to relaxation drinks, will continue to grow. Datamonitor says the number of products featuring the word ‘shot’ or ‘shots’ has doubled since 2006.

Another growth area will be the fairtrade market, with the number of fairtrade food products doubling in frequency worldwide since 2006, according to Datamonitor.

Here are 30 creative and stunning eco-friendly packaging concepts from designreviver.

This design showcases flexibility and efficiency all while being eco-friendly.

This packaging is more of a vintage mixed with retro style design.

This is one of those undeniably environmentally cooperative designs, it also shows great use of typography.

This packaging concept for Iams dog food heavily relies on a more natural look and feel.

Finding a clean and neat envelope design is unique in its own. However, finding one that is easy on the eyes and is friendly to the environment is extremely rare.

The pattern on this design is lacquer transferred to green paper. They come in a package of four so placed back-to-back all the little pyramids would nest together to make a larger pyramid.

This garbage bag packaging is simple, creative, yet effective.

The use of grey board is interesting, it seems like an invitation to try pencils, a way to say: this is the first support for your imagination.

The packaging is equally impressive. A rugged military ration feel that brings to mind WWII ephemera and old typewritten forms, permeates Askinosie’s collection.

Not only are the bulbs eco-friendly, but the packaging that they’re enclosed in is too. That’s creativity.

An incredible design featuring a nifty illustration of what’s packaged inside.

This an amazing design with unique characteristics. The top of the cups aren’t made from your usual plastic called PVC, it contains a bio-degradable material that resembles plastic.

This packaging was intended to encase beauty within a simple design.

This design is simple and creative. The designer knew how to balance the right colors to create an eye-catching design.

The 360 Paper Bottle is the first of its kind in the world, and a true environmentally-friendly solution to the problem of plastic water bottles.

About 90% of the Boxed Water container is made from a renewable resource, trees, that when harvested in a responsible, managed and ethical way serve as an amazing renewable resource.

lite2go is an innovative lamp that eliminates packaging. When the lamp is assembled, the packaging itself becomes the shade for the light bulb and fixture contained within.

Tous H20 is the latest fragrance launched by Perfumes Y Diseño. Tous H20 is being billed as “eco-chic”, the glass is made from 25% recycled material and is 100% recyclable.

The packaging has a minimal quality to it that alone provides it a creative advantage – you want to look at the packaging, touch it and find out what is in it.

The agency behind this design wanted to create a natural feel to reflect the naturally sourced ingredients. They also tried to make the packaging as recyclable as possible.

The unique, boxed design holds almost twice the amount of wine that a bottle holds, isn’t susceptible to cork taint and keeps wine fresh for several weeks after opening.

This unique hanger eliminates the need for plastic to be used and produced at mass quantities. It’s as eco-friendly as possible and features a sleek design.

Great typography and a clean design. The packaging also shows you the percentage of the amount that is recyclable towards the bottom right.

This is one of the simplest and cleanest designs that offer new and innovative ways to close the package.

A geometrical design that offers an effective but complex packaging.

This design uses every inch of white space possible on the packaging. This saves money all while being creative.

These bags have entertaining facts on the back that catch the attention of the consumer.

Vintage styled design featuring simple illustration that doesn’t fail to get the message across.

This design is easy to handle, sleek and smooth.

Colorful designs are often best depending on your product. This products packaging has a little bit of everything. It showcases clear-cut typography, simple illustrations, & a smooth texture.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Worldwide

Ok, so we have now compiled this stunning list. But what if you want to help the environment. The following is a list of businesses offering Eco- Friendly packaging services worldwide.

• Balaji Agencies – Exports jute and cotton canvas bags, and ball-point pens.
• Brdrene Hartmann – Manufactures moulded-fibre packaging made from recycled paper for industrial, eggs, domestic appliances, and other applications.
• Bubbla Inc. – Maker of a do-it-yourself packaging system.
• Convex Plastics – Packaging solutions that are practical, stylish, innovative, and environmentally responsible.
• Corrupad – Manufacturers of cushion packaging made from one hundred percent post consumer waste paper.
• Corrupal Inc. – Offers ecological pallets and packaging in corrugated paperboard.
• Creative Bags – Makers of eco-friendly paper shopping bags.
• Deltapaper Corporation – Natural and recycled packaging products for wrapping merchandise or food, cushioning, void fill, interleaving, liners, stuffing and bundling.
• Earth Pak – Environmentally conscious, earth friendly packaging.
• Earthshell – Develops foodservice packaging products from composite materials.
• Eco-Foam – Biodegradable, starch based, loosefill packaging material is all natural, renewable, and easily dissolves in water. Replaces Styrofoam packing peanuts.
• ER&GE – Sells returnable packaging for glass containers and beverage cans including layer pads and polypropylene sheets and film.
• Excalibur Pallet Group – Lightweight recyclable pallet composed of paper honeycomb with rigid paperboard runners.
• FP International – Manufacturer of interior packaging products and loosefill dispensing/storage systems, using recycled material.
• Future Bags – Offers eco-friendly jute, cotton, woven, non-woven, and paper bags that are beautiful, trendy, and re-usable.
• Good Flag Biotechnology Corporation – Producer and supplier of biodegradable food packaging products, including PLA cold drinking cups and food containers, PP plastic cups and containers, PLA salad boxes, and related products.
• Great Western Packaging – Manufacturers and designers of bespoke recyclable packaging including transit cartons, cases, spools, reels, and cushion packaging.
• Greenpak – Offers refurbished and remanufactured cardboard cartons.
• Grow Tree Bags – Grow Tree Bags makes reusable grocery totes out of recycled designer fabrics from local furniture manufacturers. Choose from a diverse collection of colours and patterns in their online store.
• J.S. Ecoworld – Offers biodegradeable jute bags and products.
• Leisure Time Packaging – Specialises in designing and distributing paper and plastic bags and boxes from already used materials.
• M. R. Industries & Exports – Exports jute hand bags, wine bottle holders, handicraft, food storage, and Christmas bags.
• Michelman, Inc. – Manufacturer of waterbased coatings for paper and paperboard, and wax emulsions and dispersions for industrial coatings and finishes.
• Moulded Paper Limited – Designs, engineers, and manufactures completely biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally friendly products and packaging made from recycled paper.
• Richie Bags – Manufactures and exports custom shopping jute bags.
• Roma International – Bag manufacturers.
• Spring-Fill Industries – Manufacturer of decorative packaging shreds used as filler in gift baskets, bags, and boxes. Good for retail, industrial, and floral wholesale distributors selling packaging supplies.
• Sylvacurl – Natural packaging, packing and shipping supplies, gift basket fillers, and craft supplies made from wood.
• Twin Peak Pulp Molding – Supplier and manufacturer of auto pulp packaging for egg trays, paper products, tableware, and more.

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