System and method for constructing a three-dimensional discard cup

A packaging system for distributing a product including a plurality of individual pieces, each individual piece having a consumable portion and a disposable portion, the system comprising:

• a container encompassing the product;
• and
• a semi-stiff foldable substrate coupled to or housed within the container, wherein the substrate is scored to allow a user to fold the substrate into a desired three-dimensional pattern that is configured to accommodate the disposable portions;
• wherein the substrate is substantially square and comprises a first corner and a second corner opposed to the first corner at least one slot and at least one tab, wherein the tab inserts into the slot when the substrate is folded in the desired three-dimensional pattern and holds the substrate in the desired three-dimensional pattern;
• wherein the slot and tab are defined by a first cut near the first corner and a second cut near the second corner;
• and
• wherein the first cut and the second cut are L-shaped and allow a user to fold the substrate into the desired three-dimensional pattern.