A glimpse into the future: A suitable methodological approach for the detection and identification of micro-bioplastics in biota

Emerging trends in biomaterials for sustainable food packaging: A comprehensive review

“…As a result, there is growing interest in agro-food waste as a source of bio-based materials with potential use in the packaging sector. The market for bioplastics is expected to reach USD 2.87 million in 2025, a 36 % increase from 2020, while the market for food packaging was estimated to be worth USD 346.5 billion in 2021 [ 101 , 102 ]. Additionally, the majority of the world's top manufacturers of bioplastics in 2022 will be located in Asia, which will account for more than 41 % of global output, compared to just 26.5 % in Europe, 18.9 % in North America, and 12.6 % in South America [ 84 ].…”

“…The global market for bioplastics is expected to rise from 2.23 million tons in 2022 to 6.3 million tons in 2027, providing a significant potential opportunity. In 2022, food packaging will continue to be the most popular application, accounting for 48 % of the global bioplastics market [ 101 ]. The market for cellulose fibers may exceed USD 60.01 billion by 2028 [ 105 ], and manufacturing of nanocellulose has been the subject of intense research on a global scale, with the majority of pilot and commercial production facilities situated in industrialized nations.…”