18 June 2014

The potential of novel biobased polymers in beverage packaging

Use of renewable natural resources in industrial applications reduces dependence on oil and diminishes the carbon footprint associated with manufacture and use of consumer products. A particular area of emphasis has been on materials for packaging applications. Approximately 40 percent of all plastics are used in packaging. This puts pressure on the packaging industry to adopt biobased materials solutions [1].

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