Delivery firm Deliveroo is launching a more sustainable food box, which features a locking mechanism designed by Sheffield Hallam University students and produced by Biopak.

The new packaging is created to reduce overall plastic use and is now available for UK restaurants to buy on Deliveroo’s webstore.

The design has a new sealing system which uses additional folds in the cardboard, aiming to decrease spillages and maintain temperature.

According to the business, the new packaging was produced without a significant extra cost, which makes it a highly competitive option for listed restaurants.

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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.”

This new product was a part of Deliveroo’s Sustainable Packaging Challenge, which was launched in 2024, which was a collaboration between the delivery service, Biopak and Sheffield Hallam University.

The move is part of the delivery platform’s commitment to backing restaurants in a move to more environmentally friendly packaging options.