If you are looking for startups in the packaging industry, you will find a number of them. By every passing year, their percentage keeps on increasing. The entrepreneurs have realized the growth potential of the packaging sector. Therefore, they are searching for their career in it. Different startups are working on different solutions but the common thing in them the environmental concern. With the increase in awareness about environmental issues, the majority of packaging companies have moved towards eco-friendly practices. Those which are new in the field are also going for eco-friendly boxes. Environmentally friendly packaging companies can reduce their impact and gain the support of the customer. It helps them in highlighting their brand. The startups have to face difficult challenges. They can be overcome by designing their strategy in the best way and streamlining it with eco-friendly practices. Green startups can attract more investors and gain support from crowd-funding platforms. Below are the top 10 eco-friendly packaging startups and how they cope up with the industrial challenges:

1)     Arekapak:

Arekapak is famous for producing compostable packaging. Such type of packaging requires less amount of carbon as compared to plastic. It reduces the waste send to landfills, by converting it into compost. Compost provides the Earth with life-promoting nutrients. Arekapak is a packaging startup from Berlin, Germany. It has a reliable eco packaging design made from areca palm leaf. It requires less water and energy for its production. Moreover, no additional chemical substances and contaminants are added. Arekapak produces 100% natural packaging which can be completely compostable within 60 days.

2)     Lean Orb:

Its main focus is on creating biodegradable packaging. The biodegradable plastics produce fewer greenhouse gases as compared to traditional petroleum-based plastic. The products are broken down back to non-toxic components, which do not cause poisoning of water or polluting the air. Lean Orb is a sustainable food packaging startup. It started its operations from Florida, USA. Its product line consists of disposable tableware and other catering supplies. They are made up of plant root, grass fibers, and sustainable wood. The packaging is biodegradable within 90 to 180 days.

3)     No Waste Technology:

Cardboard takeaway containers, food packets, and coffee cups are the example of laminated paper. Majority of laminated paper products are unable to recycle because the laminate cannot be separated. They are discarded and end up in landfills. US-based NO Waste Technology gave a new solution which made this laminated paper recyclable. The company suggested using plain uncoated paper products for packaging. Such eco-friendly boxes were highly sustainable producing no waste.

4)     SHELF Packaging Co-operation:

The brand value was to create packaging beyond the life of the product. Reusing the packaging in an interesting way is a good idea to add value to your product. This US-based packaging startup offered dessert mousse packed in a ceramic ramekin which is reusable. After use, an individual ramekin serving cup can be used in different ways like for baking, cooking or decoration.

5)     RefillMyBottle:

RefillMyBottle is one of the interesting eco-friendly packaging ideas. The refillable packaging is returned to the manufacturer for refilling with the product. The process can be repeated several times. A refillable package eliminates plastic waste. It reduces the number of new bottles to be produced. Bali-based RefillMyBottle was a startup community. It took action against plastic waste by creating a strong network of “RefillStations”. People use their mobile app to show the nearest location to refill their bottles for free or a minimal fee.

6)     Skipping Rocks Lab:

The startup came with the idea of disappearing package. It was one of the most amazing eco-friendly packaging ideas ever thought. Such type of package is ideal for food products. It is made out of flexible materials like natural extracts from corn, seaweed, and sugar, etc. These materials automatically degrade in a natural environment within a few weeks and are edible. You need not to worry about recycling conditions or throwing them in a garbage bin. This London-based startup, Skipping Rocks Lab made its name in developing natural and biodegradable packaging material made from plants. It can tackle plastic pollution in a good way. Ooho is one of their natural packaging products for liquids. It biodegrades within 4-6 weeks and can be eaten.

7)     Evoware:

Seaweed-based packaging is a good eco packaging alternative to conventional one. The production of algae neither requires any fertilizer not any chemical. They absorb carbon dioxide during their growth. Evoware is an Indonesian startup which developed a biodegradable and edible packaging made from seaweed. It can be used for food and non-food products.

8)     Do Eat:

Do Eat is a company of Belgium which developed a packaging made from potato waste. The packaging is developed completely from the potato industry’s residues like wash water and potato peel. This potato-based bio-plastic is highly biodegradable. It increases the preservation of food as compared to traditional plastic. These containers are edible and compostable as they are made from potato and beer waste.

9)     Candy Cutlery:

Environmentally friendly packaging companies are developing edible utensils made with 100% natural sugar in an effort to reduce plastic waste. Canadian Candy Cutlery makes dessert spoons and small glasses made of 100% natural cane sugar. The products are free of artificial sweeteners and can be used either as ice cream dishes or shot glasses. Candy Cutlery’s spoons are available in coffee, vanilla, strawberry, and peppermint flavors. The packaging is 100% recyclable.

10)Lactips:

Casein is a protein. It is found in milk and can be used to make edible product wrapping similar to a plastic wrap. The casein film when combined with an alkali compound protects the food from oxygen 500 times more than a petroleum-based wrapping. It is highly resistant to temperature, humidity, and moisture. This French-based startup Lactips produced water-soluble thermoplastic pellets created from milk proteins. The varieties of this product are used in various industries, starting from food to eco-friendly packaging cosmetics, medicines, detergents and agrochemicals, etc.