Eco Friendly Food Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons for restaurants, cafes, meal-prep services, and grocery brands that want packaging built on FSC-certified, recyclable stock. We print them in full-color CMYK so your sustainability message and your branding share the same panel.
The FSC-certified paper option lets you tell a credible recyclability story on the box itself, and the folding-carton build keeps food contained and stackable for takeout or shelf display. Meal-kit deliveries, deli counters, and to-go menus all benefit from packaging that looks intentional and signals care for the planet. You choose the style and finish, and we produce it to match your brand.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton, FSC-certified paper option
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss or deboss, optional PET window
Best Used For
- Eco-conscious restaurants and cafes
- Meal-prep and subscription meal-kit services
- Deli, bakery, and grocery to-go counters
- Brands building a recyclable packaging program
Printing & Finishing
Full-color CMYK covers every panel, with finishes chosen to keep the eco look intact. Matte lamination reads natural and understated, kraft stock leans into the recycled aesthetic, and spot UV, foil, or embossing add a clean accent where you want emphasis. A PET window option shows the food while keeping the rest of the box on-brand.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based packaging manufacturer offering the FSC-certified paper option across a 50-unit standard minimum, so going green does not require a giant run. Every order includes free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK printing, and a 7-business-day standard production window with a 5-day rush option. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with 100+ only for specialty rigid styles.
How long is production? Standard production is 7 business days, with a 5-day rush available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order the free sample kit for $19.99 shipping and we credit it to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Choose the FSC-certified paper option for recyclable Eco Friendly Food Boxes.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Eco Friendly Food Boxes
Ordering custom eco friendly food boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
