Sustainable and biodegradable polymer packaging: Perspectives, challenges, and opportunities

Autor(es)

Teixeira, Samiris Cocco ; de Oliveira, Taila Veloso ; Soares, Nilda de Fatima Ferreira ; Raymundo-Pereira, Paulo A.

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Food Chemistry; v. 470, p. 15-pg., 2025-01-08.

Resumo

The escalating environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastic waste has intensified global efforts to seek sustainable alternatives, with biodegradable polymers from renewable sources emerging as a promising solution. This manuscript provides the current perspectives, challenges, and opportunities within the field of sustainable and biodegradable packaging. Despite a significant market presence of conventional non-biodegradable petrochemical-based plastics, there is a growing trend towards the adoption of bio-based polymers from renewable resources driven by environmental sustainability and regulatory measures. However, the transition to biodegradable packaging is fraught with challenges, including scalability, cost-effectiveness, technological limitations, comprehensive waste management systems, and infrastructural needs. The manuscript highlights the intrinsic technological challenges and the need for advancements in material science to enhance the performance and adoption of biodegradable packaging. This paper also supply insights into the development and implementation of biodegradable packaging, offering a comprehensive overview of its role in achieving global sustainability goals. (AU)

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