Sustainable Folding Cartons

Packaging That Protects Your Product and the Planet

Sustainable folding cartons from Meyers combine responsible materials with premium design. They help brands reduce waste, lower emissions, and meet sustainability goals without compromising shelf appeal.

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Sustainable Folding Cartons

Packaging That Protects Your Product and the Planet

Sustainable folding cartons from Meyers combine responsible materials with premium design. They help brands reduce waste, lower emissions, and meet sustainability goals without compromising shelf appeal.

Learn more about our folding carton capabilities.

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Why Leading Brands Partner with Meyers for Sustainable Packaging

We help brands achieve sustainability goals with packaging that performs, protects, and stands out.

Net Zero Manufacturing & Reforestation
U.S.-based Production & End-to-End Support
Sustainable Materials & Certifications
  • Made with FSC®- and SFI-certified paper and recycled content
  • Sustainable material options
  • Reliable color, strength, and quality at scale
  • End-to-end support from materials to fulfillment

Sustainable Packaging for CPG Brands

Eco-friendly packaging can protect products, promote brands, and reduce environmental impact.

Our sustainable folding cartons are crafted from responsibly sourced materials and printed with low-impact inks. Designed for strength, recyclability, and retail impact, they help brands align with sustainability commitments while creating packaging consumers love to unbox.

Find out more about our folding cartons and how they can support your next project.

  • Ulta
  • Microsoft logo
  • Estee Lauder
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  • Kikkoman
  • Target
  • Frito Lay
  • Aveda
  • Hormel
  • Thymes
  • Blackstack logo
  • Banzai logo
  • Pura
  • Phillips
  • Atlantic foods logo
  • Illume
  • Meyers really nailed this for us. Easily the best experience with [a] package we’ve ever had. We’re glad to have a partner that can make things like this.
    David Stickland
    Co-Founder President of Popsmith
  • We’ve worked with many vendors; Meyers stands out above the rest. They not only talked the talk but could certainly deliver on what they said they could! They met our cray deadline and have continued to be an excellent partner too. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with Meyers.
    Andrew Gonzalez
    President and CEO Orleans
  • You guys have been an incredible addition to our supplier network, and I appreciate everything you’ve done for us. It’s been a joy working with you.
    Director of Supply Chain and Logistics
    BIOHM Health

Sustainable Carton Solutions by Industry

Leading CPG brands across food, beauty, wellness, and retail are choosing sustainable folding cartons to reduce environmental impact and strengthen brand loyalty. At Meyers, we design eco-friendly packaging tailored to each industry’s performance, compliance, and storytelling needs. Every solution blends renewable materials, recyclability, and shelf-ready design, proving that sustainability can drive both purpose and profit

Sustainable Folding Carton Packaging
Beauty & Cosmetics

Premium, sustainable packaging that reflects your brand’s values and supports responsible sourcing. Ideal for clean beauty and luxury products.

Sustainable Folding Cartons Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage

Recyclable cartons that reduce plastic use while protecting freshness and visual appeal. Perfect for snack and beverage packaging.

Sustainable Folding Cartons for Supplements
Wellness & Supplements

Eco-friendly cartons made from renewable materials and printed with low-impact inks that communicate purity and transparency.

Looking for large-volume production or end-to-end fulfillment? Explore our folding carton manufacturing page
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Sustainable Design Principles That Drive Brand Impact

Great packaging design can be sustainable, functional, and beautiful.

  • Material efficiency: Using the right paperboard and optimizing die lines to minimize waste.
  • Renewable sourcing: FSC®-certified and recycled fibers that support responsible forestry.
  • Low-impact printing: Water-based inks and energy-efficient processes that reduce emissions.
  • Circular thinking: Designs that simplify recycling and reuse while maintaining premium presentation.

Sustainable Finishes That Stand Out

Eco-friendly finishes can look just as premium as traditional coatings.

Popular sustainable finishes include:

  • Water-based coatings for a smooth, premium texture
  • UV alternatives that reduce chemical impact
  • Embossing and debossing for texture without added materials
  • Metallic-look inks that replace foil for a recyclable finish

Responsible Materials

We source and print using materials that prioritize performance and the planet.

  • Coated Paperboard (C1S, C2S)
  • Uncoated Paperboard
  • Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
  • Solid Unbleached Sulfate (SUS)
  • Clay Coated News Back (CCNB)
  • Thermomechanical Pulp (TMP)
  • Uncoated Recycled Board (URB)
  • Coated Recycled Board (CRB)
  • Resin Coated (RC)
  • Folding Boxboard (FBB)
  • CCKBFSC
  • SFI-certified paperboard
  • Hemp board
  • Foil and mylar-laminated board
  • Cardboard

Talk with our team about sustainable packaging that delivers for your brand and the planet.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Folding Cartons

Folding cartons are used to package, protect, and display consumer goods such as food, beverages, health, beauty, and retail products. They are the dominant format, accounting for over 80% of all paperboard packaging worldwide.

We design and manufacture folding cartons for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in the food and beverage, health, beauty, and wellness sectors. Our experience spans both large-scale retail packaging programs and unique custom packaging designs.

Yes. Folding cartons are widely recyclable through curbside programs because they are primarily made from paperboard. In fact, paperboard cartons have a recycling rate above 60% in the U.S. which is significantly higher than the recycling rates of many plastic packaging formats, such as PET bottles (~29%) or flexible plastics (<10%). This makes folding cartons one of the most sustainable mainstream packaging options.

Folding cartons can be customized in many ways, including size, shape, structural design, windows, coatings, and graphics. Brands often add premium finishes such as embossing, spot UV, or foil stamping, which can dramatically increase on-shelf impact. In fact, packaging studies show that foil stamping alone can increase purchase intent by up to 40% compared to standard printed cartons.

Switching from plastic clamshells to paperboard cartons can reduce plastic waste by up to 70%.

Folding Carton Insights & Resources

How to Choose the Right Paperboard Grade for Folding Cartons

Selecting the right paperboard is one of the most important decisions in folding carton packaging. The material you choose affects everything from shelf appeal and print quality to sustainability performance and packaging costs. In this guide, you’ll learn how SBS, CRB, URB, and FSC® and SFI®-certified paperboard options compare, helping you choose the best folding carton material for your product, brand goals, and supply chain requirements.
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Certifications & Accreditations

ecovadis-certification

Independent sustainability assessment covering environmental, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.

Third-party certification recognizing print and packaging facilities that demonstrate strong environmental performance and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Recognition for printers demonstrating strong environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance practices.

Last Updated on April 30, 2026