Bio-plastics are a form of plastics derived from plant sources such as sweet potatoes, soya
bean oil, sugarcane, hemp oil, and corn starch. These polymers are naturally degraded by …

Petrochemical based plastics have been widely used as packaging materials, as they have
good barrier properties, stiffness, tensile strength & tear strength. Although in great demand …

Bioplastics are kind of plastics produce from natural and renewable raw materials biomass
sources such as sugarcane, corn starch, wood, waste paper, vegetable oils and fats …

Because of increasing environmental concerns/legislative pressure for plastics waste and
rapid increases in the cost of petroleum, the development of “environmental friendly” …

Marine algal seaweeds are the underutilized bioresource ie food source, raw materials from
industries, therapeutic application also. Seaweeds are the natural polysaccharides used in …

The increased global demand for plastic materials is increasing the production and
consumption of plastic materials around the world. It has resulted in severe plastic waste …

Food waste is a challenge for sustainable development since it can increase greenhouse
gas emissions and other environmental issues. Food processing and manufacturing are …

Plastic pollution is currently one of the most pressing environmental problems, especially in
countries with a low recycling rate that is mainly due to the insufficient collection of plastic …

For last 50 years plastics are widely used for manufacturing of packaging materials because
of their performance and ease in production. With the advent of food processing industries …

Food packaging as a vital part of the subject of food technology is involved with protection
and preservation of all types of foods. Due to economical abundance, petrochemical plastics …