Abstract: An organizational bin formed from molded foam and capable of being folded flat into a planar configuration for transportation and unfolded to provide a useful volume for use by a consumer. The bin has a base and four walls, all of which are integrally formed and coupled to each other by living hinges. The base includes a series of living hinges extending outwardly from a midpoint. The living hinges are positioned to allow base to fold outwardly relative to with walls pivoting relative to each other so that bin folds into a flat configuration. A flat folded bin will reduce shipping costs by more than five times by reducing the volume bin occupies when shipped and also significantly reduces the carbon footprint of shipping the bin.

Abstract: A design, material, and process of manufacturing an organizational apparatus, e.g., an organizational bin, made from expanding-foam. In some examples, the bin includes four walls and a base forming an interior cavity that is configured to receive items to be organized, stored, or transported, e.g., shoes, or dirty or wet items. In some examples, the material used is a plant-based or bio-based Ethylene-vinyl Acetate (EVA) expansion-foam.