A Bright Future for Bioderived Plastic

October 2023​ Packaging Column

​Packaging Topic Brief:

• In 2019, reports show just over 50% of all bioderived polymers are used for packaging; however, changing oil prices and brand and retailer commitments as part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12 means bioderived polyers are gaining traction.
• The rationale for bioderived plastic stems from the fact that the source of plastic used for food packaging impacts the environment significantly.
• Five promising bioderived polymers—bPE, bPP, bPET, PEF, and PTF—continue to advance and gain popularity for use as barrier polymers in the food industry.
• Challenges ahead include feedstock sustainability dynamics, research and investment requirements, and labeling challenges.
• Please read my full IFT Food Technology article to learn more about the benefits of bioderived plastics for food packaging and to find updated information on the dynamic uses and more recent challenges.

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This content is related to food packaging, including:

1. bioderived plastics
2. sustainable food packaging
3. biodegradable food packaging
4. compostable food packaging
5. antimicrobial food packaging
6. food safety
7. food waste reduction
8. renewable resources
9. carbon footprint
10. sustainable products
11. consumer appeal
12. food science
13. food technology
14. bioderived plastic food packaging
15. sustainable food packaging materials
16. biodegradable food packaging materials
17. compostable food packaging materials
18. antimicrobial food packaging materials
19. food safety and sustainable packaging
20. food waste reduction and sustainable packaging
21. renewable resources for food packaging
22. carbon footprint of food packaging
23. sustainable food packaging products
24. consumer appeal of sustainable food packaging
25. food science and sustainable packaging
26. food technology and sustainable packaging
27. Technical specs like bioderived polyethylene (bPE), polypropylene (bPP), polyethylene terethphalate (bPET), and the poly(alkylene 2,5-furanoate)s (PAFs) of polyethylene furanoate (PEF) and poly(trimethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PTF)

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