This presentation describes the advance and biodegradable packaging of food and food products. This will surely helps you to avail more knowledge on innovative packaging that gives awareness to the public. The presentation is completely research based and authentic upto-date research work data. It describes biodegradable packaging its importance, benefits, new generation packaging, materials, differences as well as its consumer preference and awareness. So its a complete upto-date presentation on advance and innovative packaging of our food and a way to preserve natural resources as well as reduction of pollution from environment.

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2. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING OF FOOD
By: Amaima Sibat
Department of Food Science and Technology
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3. Contents
• Biodegradable Packaging
• Benefits
• Types of biodegradable packaging
• 4G packaging
• Traditional vs Biodegradable Packaging
• Use of biodegradable packaging
• Consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly packaging
• Environmental impact and Plastic Waste Reduction
• Challenges and future prospects of biodegradable packaging
• Conclusion
• References
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4. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING
• The term “biodegradable” has typically been used very broadly for any sustainable
packaging material that will naturally break down – under any conditions and in an
undefined amount of time.
• Biodegradable packaging refers to packaging materials that can naturally break
down and decompose over time
• It's a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging and helps reduce waste
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• Biodegradable packaging is a more
sustainable alternative to traditional
packaging materials that take a long time
to degrade and can contribute to
environmental pollution
• These materials are typically made from
organic substances, such as plant fibers or
starch, which can be broken down by
microorganisms in the environment
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6. Importance of Sustainable Packaging
• Reduces Environmental Impact:
I. Minimize the use of non-renewable
resources
II. lowers carbon emissions
III. contributing to a healthier planet
• Waste Reduction:
I. easily recyclable or compostable
II. reduce the amount of waste that ends up in
landfills
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• Conservation of Resources:
I. focuses on using renewable resources
II. optimizing material usage
III. conserve valuable natural resources like water and energy.
• Protects Biodiversity:
I. support practices that minimize harm to ecosystems and wildlife
II. preserving biodiversity for future generations.
• Consumer Preference:
I. conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases
II. businesses can attract and retain environmentally-aware customers.
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8. Benefits of Biodegradable Materials
Supports farming:
• drives the circular economy
• leveraging packaging waste as compost that
adds nutrients to the soil
• helps boost food production and farming
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9. Healthier solution:
• nontoxic and natural
• providing a safe and healthy solution for all
types of food and food products
Reduces Waste:
• potential to reduce overall waste in the food
industry
• Instead of discarding tons of plastic to
languish in landfills for decades,
biodegradable food packaging naturally and
completely degrades
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Returns to nature within a set time:
• Compostable packaging designed to
biodegrade under regulated conditions
within a standard time-period
• Packaging that is certified as
biodegradable will break down typically
within a year in home compost bins, and
within 3 to 6 months in industrial
composting environments
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11. Types of Biodegradable Packaging
Paper:
• Paper is one of the oldest, traditional forms of
compostable packaging
• It biodegrades very rapidly and can easily and
efficiently be recycled
• The downside is that paper does not provide the
same protection or sealing as other kinds of
packaging
• So it’s not appropriate for a lot of food
packaging
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Hemp:
• Sourced from the cannabis plant
• hemp is highly biodegradable, resilient, and
versatile
• still an expensive source for bioplastics and
not yet commercially available in its
polymerized form
PLA:
• PLA is bio-based and can be molded like
conventional plastic into packaging
• It is slow-composting, even in an industrial
composter
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Cellulose:
• Plant-based packaging degrades very easily
• great solution for short-term packaging
• but it can’t provide shelf-life or proper barrier for
food products
• easily discolors when stores
Seaweed:
• Like cellulose, seaweed-based material is highly
biodegradable
• great for short-term packaging
• unstable and unsuitable for food packaging,
transport and storage
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14. 4 G Packaging (biodegradable Packaging)
• 4G (New generation packaging) is a concept that
combines environmental friendliness and
progressive consumer properties of packaging
material
• Smart packaging consists of a special material
based on algae
• Includes biodegradable packaging options, which
are environmentally friendly and break down
naturally
• A great choice for sustainable packaging
solutions
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15. How it Works
• Packaging reacts to the external environment
and condition of the product that is wrapped in it
(active packaging).
• When food spoils, the packaging material
changes its color
• Buyer can easily determine that the product has
been lying in unsuitable conditions for a long
time or has been re-frozen
• The packaging may also change color to indicate
that the product is counterfeit
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• Innovative packages include antifungal,
antiseptic, bactericidal, edible, anti-adhesive
coatings, self-decomposing and useful
(enriched with vitamins) films
• Not only protect products from unwanted
external influences and damage
• Also improve their appearance, contribute to a
longer retention of quality, and sometimes give
new properties
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17. Difference between Traditional Packaging and Biodegradable
Packaging
Traditional Packaging
• Made from non-biodegradable
materials such as plastic, glass, metals
• Takes a long time to decompose,
contributing to landfill waste
• Can release harmful pollutants when
disposed of improperly
• Limited sustainability and
environmental benefits
Biodegradable Packaging
• Made from biodegradable materials,
such as plant-based plastics or
compostable materials
• Breaks down naturally over time,
reducing waste and landfill space
• Does not release harmful pollutants
when decomposing
• Offers greater sustainability and
environmental benefits
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19. Use of Biodegradable Packaging
•Biodegradable packaging with silver Food retains its
high-quality texture longer and maintains its freshness
•This increases the cost of packaging
•Also recycling packaging with a metal substance will
require a more complex method of waste processing
•Biodegradable packaging film using antibacterial
agents (chitosan, plant essential oils, plant extracts)
for packaging fruits and vegetables
•This film will increase the shelf life of products
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20. • Packaging with the addition of cheese whey
• Cheese whey can be used as an antimicrobial agent
in the production of packaging material to extend the
shelf life of food products
• Improve their physical condition
• Biodegradable film based on bacterial
exopolysaccharide (xanthan) is used for meat and
fish packaging, had a positive effect on sensory,
physical, chemical and microbiological indicators of
meat and fish
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21. • Biodegradable container from gelatin and
natural polysaccharides used for dairy products
• Organoleptic, physio-chemical and microbiological
indicators of product quality and safety during
storage in a biodegradable container increases
• Enhances the shelf life of the product by 40-50 %
• Edible food film from apple raw and plasticizers
(agar, carrageenan or xanthan gum) has yellowish
color, with the addition of xanthan gum has the
most acceptable taste properties
• Helps in extending the shelf life, reducing food
waste and safe to consume
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22. ConsumerAwareness and Demand for Eco-Friendly Packaging
• Consumers are beginning to look for packaging
that
i. safe and compliant
ii. made by environmental movements
iii. being attractive, innovative, and functional
iv. want to make more sustainable choices to
reduce waste and minimize pollution
v. designed to be biodegradable, recyclable, or
made from renewable resources
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23. Environmental Impact and Plastic Waste Reduction
• By choosing eco-friendly packaging,
consumers can contribute to
i. healthier planet
ii. create a more sustainable future
iii. has a positive environmental impact
iv. breaks down naturally over time
v. reducing waste
vi. minimizing pollution
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• It helps to reduce the amount of non-biodegradable
materials that end up in landfills or oceans
• Traditional plastic packaging takes hundreds of
years to decompose
• biodegradable packaging breaks down naturally
over time
• taking care of our planet is important using
biodegradable packaging is one way to do that
• helps reduce waste and pollution
• making a positive impact on the environment
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25. Challenges and Future Prospects of Biodegradable Packaging
• Cost and availability are the main issues
• biodegradable packaging is often more expensive and less available than
conventional plastic packaging
• may not have the same performance and quality as conventional plastic
packaging
• No clear standards and certification schemes that can verify and
communicate the environmental claims and benefits of biodegradable
packaging
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26. • These issues can discourage consumers and create confusion and mistrust among
them
• Now the goal is to create packaging that is not only eco-friendly but also functional
and cost-effective
• With ongoing advancements, we can expect to see even more widespread adoption of
biodegradable packaging in the future
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27. Conclusion
• In conclusion, biodegradable packaging offers a sustainable and environmentally
friendly alternative to traditional packaging. It helps reduce waste and minimize
pollution, contributing to a healthier planet. As more consumers prioritize eco-
conscious choices, the demand for biodegradable packaging is expected to continue
growing. By opting for biodegradable options, we can make a positive impact on the
environment and work towards a more sustainable future.
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28. References
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Biodegradable antimicrobial food packaging: Trends and perspectives.
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