In a McKinsey study from earlier this year, 43% of consumers say that environmental impact is an extremely or very important packaging characteristic for a purchase.Most consumers also saw ...

Biodegradable and compostable packaging materials have emerged as frontrunners in the quest for sustainable alternatives. Derived from natural sources, these materials break down more readily in ...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% to 40% of the nation's food supply ends up being wasted. That adds up to ...

The hidden carbon footprint of paper-based packaging. One of the most popular alternatives to plastic is paper-based packaging. The logic appears sound—paper is biodegradable, recyclable, and ...

The biodegradable paper and plastic packaging market size stood at US$ 15.43 billion in 2024 and is predicted to exceed US$ 40.75 billion by 2034, experiencing a CAGR of 10.20% from 2024 to 2034 ...

In 2022, only about 9 percent of packaging was biodegradable, according to one research firm. Most coffee cups are lined in conventional plastic to prevent you from burning your hands.

This approach addresses previous limitations of biodegradable packaging and offers a viable, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics for industrial applications. This summary was ...

The team created the material by blending bacteria-produced biodegradable polyesters (polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)) with wood fibres taken from Radiata Pine sawdust. Mathel said the team selected wood ...

Biodegradable packaging from mycellium and agriculture waste produced by S.Lab for Loreal. A German pharmacist invented polystyrene in 1839. Today, the production of polystyrene produces more than ...

Rethinking single-use plastics: Innovations, polices, consumer awareness and market shaping biodegradable solutions in the packaging industry. Trends in Food Science & Technology , 2025; 158: ...

These buzzwords are increasingly appearing on utensils, to-go cups and food containers and other kinds of disposable packaging. While you might think the dizzying array of products could be a ...

Nestlé x Ogilvy Colombia Introduce "Self-Packing Cheese": Utilizing a biodegradable cheese wrapper that's made from a byproduct of the cheesemaking process.