Sheffield Hallam students create new sustainable packaging for Deliveroo
Students created a new locking mechanism to reduce spillages and maintain temperature
Deliveroo has introduced a new sustainable packaging box designed by students at Sheffield Hallam University
The packaging, which is now being rolled out by the food delivery firm, is a collaboration between packaging producer BioPak.
The idea came from from Deliveroo's Sustainable Packaging Challenge in 2024, which saw students from the Packaging Professional BSc course invited to design a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution for food delivery boxes.
The winning design, made by students William Shaw and Josephine Cooper, incorporated improvements to an existing takeaway box and featured a new sealing system with additional cardboard for a locking mechanism.
The design aims to keep food warm and secure before delivery.
William Shaw and Josephine Cooper said: “Seeing our design progress from a university project to a live product on the Deliveroo webstore is an incredible feeling."
"We focused on creating a locking mechanism that performs in the real world, and we’re proud to know our work can now be used by restaurants, reaching customer front doors across the UK.
"We hope this proves that sustainable packaging can be both highly functional and cost-effective.”
Jen Bagshaw, Head of Packaging at Deliveroo, said: “We are constantly seeking innovative solutions to global challenges."
"Partnering with the talented apprentices at Sheffield Hallam University has been an inspiring journey, allowing us to champion the next generation of sustainable packaging designers.
"By providing the platform and financial backing to turn the students’ creative vision into a reality, we are thrilled to see this solution officially launch on our webstore for our partners to purchase."