For each kilogram of food protein wasted, between 15 and 750 kg of CO2 end up in the
atmosphere. With this alarming carbon footprint, food protein waste not only contributes to …

Environmental impacts and consumer concerns have necessitated the study of bio-based
materials as alternatives to petrochemicals for packaging applications. The purpose of this …

The recent surge in environmental awareness and consumer demand for stable, healthy,
and safe foods has led the packaging and food sectors to focus on developing edible …

Recently, polymer science and engineering research has shifted toward the development of
environmentally benign polymers to reduce the impact of plastic leakage on the ecosystems …

In recent years, with advantages of versatility, functionality, and convenience, multilayer food
packaging has gained significant interest. As a single entity, multilayer packaging combines …

Sustainable production of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolyesters on a larger
scale has to consider the “four magic e”: economic, ethical, environmental, and engineering …

Food packaging is an essential component of the development in food industry, as it is
capable of protecting food from physical, chemical and biological contamination. Synthetic …

With the increased consumer demand for nutritional foods, it is important to develop value-
added products, which will not only catch the attention of a wider consumer group but also …

Consumer demands and requirements by regulatory agencies to use more environmentally
friendly and less polluting packaging have directed researchers to consider packaging …

The development of novel biopolymers with improved functioning, gaseous barrier abilities,
and prolonged shelf life will be possible through the creation of innovative technologies in …