Eco-friendly boxes are widely used packaging that attracts many businesses due to their budget-friendly and environment-friendly nature. They are made up of cardboard or corrugated materials that are biodegradable and do not cause pollution. They can be customized in different shapes and designs to match the requirement of the product. They can be printed with a wide variety of information like caution, product description, brand information, and many more. They can be recycled, which is an essential factor in their low cost. Many brands get them manufactured with die-cut windows that enable the packaging to showcase the item inside in style. Different types of handles can also be added to their design in order to make them handier. The top of these boxes can also be customized. It can be attached or detachable considering the way they are to be used. Since they are made with organic materials, they are extensively used for food and cosmetics items alike. Eco-friendly boxes have many types depending upon the products they are going to carry. That is why there are many ways of making them according to their nature and purpose, so we are going to show you how to make the following types of boxes.

Gift box

Gift boxes are widely used to present gifts in an attractive around the world. You can make eco-friendly gift boxes by following steps:

Steps:

1. Choose the color and size that suit to your gift.
2. Arrange the tools required to make it like Cardboard sheet, Glue, Scissors, Foam paintbrush, Ruler, Paper slicer and pencil, ribbon (optional)
3. Draw a cross “X” from corner to corner on the backside of the paper. Make sure the center point where the two lines are cutting each other is also the center point of the sheet. As these are the fold lines, a minor error can cause the box to look very bad.
4. Fold the corners into the center that gives it a diamond-like shape.
5. Rotate the diamond 45° and fold the top and bottom to the middle to make creases.
6. Turn the square into a rectangle by unfolding the top and bottom triangular shape folds. And fold each long side halfway towards the center.
7. Make “U” with the sheet by folding the top side from the crease. Do this with the opposite side as well. Then lift right and left sides to form walls of the package.
8. Now folding of both sides will form a proper box.
9. Glue all the folding to give strength to the box.
10. Now, if you want to decorate your green packaging, then you can put a ribbon or other decoration material on it. Or you can wrap it with different gift papers.

Cake Box

Many people love the custom homemade cakes, and if you make one, then you need to have a proper cake box that can glorify the delicate item packed inside of it. These eco boxes can be made with a cardboard sheet that is a safe packaging type for food items. Let us discuss the steps of making them.

Steps:

1. Please choose the right size and the color of the sheet according to the cake that is going to be packed inside of it. 
2. Arrange all tools required to make it like, paintbrush, Ruler, Glue, Scissors, Paper slicer and pencil, ribbon (optional), 2 Cardboard sheets (square)
3. Now draw two vertical and two horizontal lines that divide the sheet into nine equal squares. This sheet will serve as the base of the package. 
4. Now cut out the corner squares. 
5. Fold all the other squares that will form a box-like shape that is open from the top side. Glue all the joining in making it sturdy.
6. Now to make the Lid of the package, choose a sheet with the same or different color according to your taste. 
7. Draw lines, two vertically and two horizontally, in a way that makes the center square equal to the base of the package. 
8. Now cut the corner squares of this sheet as well. ]
9. Fold all the sides and glue them. Now the Lid is ready. Please put it on the base that will make it a complete box. This is made with eco-friendly packaging materials, so it is safe for the cake.
10. You can decorate it with different decorating materials like ribbons, images, etc. 
11. You can make a window on the Lid to showcase the cake inside by cutting a square from the center of the Lid. Then glue transparent plastic sheet from inside of the Lid for protection of the cake.

Pizza Box:

The demand for homemade pizzas is booming, so it is essential to make the appropriate packaging. For this reason, pizza boxes are the best choice. These green boxes are made with high-quality corrugated cardboard material. This eco packaging keeps the pizza safe and fresh during delivery. The following are the steps of making it.

Steps:

1. Choose the size required for the packaging according to the size of the pizza.
2. Arrange tools and supplies to make it like corrugated cardboard sheet, glue, scissor, tape, ruler, pencil, etc.  
3. Draw lines to make the design of the package. Draw two squares on the lengthy sheet and left an appropriate gap between them that will be the width of the container. 
4. Cut edges and all other specified lines to make the appropriate design. These cuttings will allow you to fold the sheet appropriately. 
5. Now tape and glue all the folds to fix the shape of the package. Just left the upper side folds so the pizza can be inserted inside. These top folds will ultimately be set after the pizza is placed inside. 
6. Make decorations on the packaging by gluing printed paper on it or by writing with hands to give it a more personalized touch. 

Soap Box

Custom homemade soaps are the popular soap type, and people love to have them. It is essential to make the box of the soap customized as well to capture the attention of people. These green boxes are made with a thin cardboard sheet that keeps the product quality unaffected for an extended period. To create custom packaging for the soap, follow these easy steps.

Steps:

1. Choose the color of the sheet according to the product you are offering. You can print the layer with different designs and colors as well from your printer. 
2. Gather the required material like cardboard sheet, glue, scale, pencil, and scissor, etc.
3. Now place the soap on the sheet and draw the lines around the soap. That will make a rectangle. Now measure the width of the soap and draw lines around the box according to the measurements. Now increase the lines of the inner rectangle and touches the outer rectangle. This will create small squares on the edges.
4. In this step, cut the sheet from the outer side and cut the squares from the edges. 
5. Now fold the flaps that will make the base of the packaging.
6. Glue them to fix the shape. 
7. Follow the same steps to make the Lid of the box. Just make the inner rectangle 2-3 mm bigger so it can cover and hold the base.
8. This sustainable packaging will keep your product safe for a long time. 

There are many ways to make eco boxes depending upon the items to be placed inside of them. The methods mentioned above are some of the many ways you can make them customized that will attract many people towards your product.