Biodegradable Packaging Contributes To Greener Earth Where No Landfill Waste Is Generated and Carbon Footprint Is Minimal
Some companies have already developed biodegradable packaging from cellulose, using a combination of sugar and resin-based resins. This has been shown to have some commercial potential. However, it is still too early to say whether the cellulose-based food packaging can replace the traditional food packaging. The advantages of biodegradable packaging would be that it is completely biodegradable, therefore contributing to a greener earth where no landfill waste is generated. The biopolymers used to make the food packaging do not add any extra load on landfills, because they break down into smaller particles that are naturally excreted. This also means that the carbon footprint of the biodegradable food packaging is much lower than that of traditional packaging There are several companies that manufacture a variety of different biodegradable packaging from various sources. The companies have introduced alternatives to plastics. One of the challenges facing the indus...