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11 Examples of Packaging You Can Actually Eat

by Natalie Mouradian on 10/19/2017 | 4 Minute Read

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According to HowStuffWorks: "All of those milk jugs, pizza boxes and egg cartons really pile up — food wrapping and containers contribute to a significant chunk of the 23 percent of packaging-related landfill additions each year. Fortunately, although overall waste has continued to rise about 20 percent, packaging waste has actually decreased, in large part because manufacturers have learned how to more smartly encase their products. Now, forward-thinking scientists are being even more proactive about the issue by steering away from traditional packaging in favor of edible alternatives."

In the past on The Dieline we've followed the emerging trend of the anti-packaging movement which has led us to continually wonder, is the future of packaging no packaging at all? We've rounded up 11 examples of edible packaging ideas that are helping shape the future of the industry.


1. Loliware Biodegr(edible) Cups

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2. Stonyfield Package-Less Froyo

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3. KFC's Edible Coffee Cup

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4. MonoSol's Edible Pouches

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5. Bob's Burger Edible Wrapper

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6. Tomatoes Transformed Into Edible Food Containers

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7. KFC Edible Bowls

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8. Edible Milk Packaging

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9. What is Tomorrow Machine Up To

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10. Volkswagen Eat The Road

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11. Ooho! Water You Can Eat

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