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Packagers, retailers and brand owners are looking to reduce the environmental impact of their packaging. This e-book examines opportunities for biopolymers in packaging as a potential green solution. It addresses bio-based feedstocks, production processes, and which packaging types are most amenable to biopolymers. It covers opportunities for biopolymers in key end-use sectors as well as barriers to widespread commercialisation.
This e-book will provide you with a solid understanding of the role biopolymers will play in the packaging industry over the next five to 10 years.
Executive summary
Introduction and methodology
- Report scope
- Report objective
- Methodology
- List of definitions
Biopolymers: state of the industry
- Drivers and barriers for commercialisation
- 'Green' culture
- Sustainability programmes of retailers and brand owners
- Growth in non-biodegradable plant-based plastics
- The price and availability of crude oil
- Government initiatives
- Composting infrastructure
Biopolymer processing
- Feedstocks
- Production processes
- Types of biopolymers produced
- Biodegradable, non-biodegradable
- Latest processing technologies
Biopolymers in packaging
- Packaging types (flexible, rigid, film)
- End-use sectors
- Food
- Beverage
- Non-food
- Foodservice (trays, lids, wraps, bags)
Bio-based packaging on the horizon
- Sustainable packaging trends over the next 5-10 years
- Processing improvements
- Ongoing challenges
- Emerging applications
- Labelling and consumer education
- Government initiatives
- New feedstock sources and product forms
- Strategic partnerships