Most pizza orders come with a problem: the customer gets a box but often no plates. Eco Pie, a Restaurantware pizza packaging line, solves this with corrugated pizza boxes that have dotted lines on the inside so the box can be cut into four plates. The line also includes flatbread boxes, pizza slice boxes and oven-safe pizza trays.
Boxes That Repurpose into Plates
The Eco Pie "Repurpose for Plates" corrugated pizza boxes come in four square sizes: 10 3/4, 12 1/2, 14 1/2 and 16 1/4 inches, sold 50 to a box. Each box has dotted lines on the inside that can be cut to make four square plates. Restaurantware says this removes the need to pack disposable plates with takeout orders.
According to the product pages, the boxes are:
- Greaseproof, so grease does not seep through and cause stains
- Sturdy, made from corrugated kraft paper strong enough for heavily topped pizzas
- Microwave-safe on several listings, so customers can reheat leftovers in the box
Finishes include kraft and black, kraft and green, newsprint and white, and newsprint. The 14 1/2-inch kraft and black box and the 14 1/2-inch newsprint box are described as recyclable. As with any packaging, recyclability depends on the specific item, so check each product page.
Flatbread Boxes
Rectangular flatbread boxes come in 14 by 7, 16 by 8, 24 by 8 and 24 by 12-inch sizes. Restaurantware describes them as E-flute corrugated board with a three-layer construction, a front flap with a tab lock and vents that let moisture escape so crusts don't get soggy. They are grease-resistant, and the product pages say they assemble without adhesive. Finishes include kraft, kraft and black, and newsprint and white.
Pizza Slice Boxes
For pizza by the slice, Eco Pie offers clamshell slice boxes measuring 9 1/4 by 10 1/4 by 1 3/4 inches in kraft, black and white, sold 100 to a box. They close with a tab lock and have a greaseproof lining. The white version lists a PE lining, and the kraft version is described as recyclable.
Oven-Safe Pizza Trays
Round paperboard pizza trays come in 12, 16 and 18-inch sizes in kraft and black. They have a greaseproof CPET coating and are listed as oven-safe, so pizza can be baked and served on the same tray. Several listings also describe them as microwavable.
Why Operators Choose Eco Pie
For pizzerias, the box-to-plates design is a selling point that customers notice, and it can reduce the disposable plates packed with each order. The newsprint and kraft finishes give takeout a distinct look without custom printing. Restaurantware lists exact dimensions and case counts on each product page, and orders placed before 3 PM CST ship the same day.
