End‐of‐life Solutions for Fibre and Bio‐based Packaging Materials in Europe

Müller, G.; Hanecker, E.; Blasius, Kai; Seidemann, Constanze; Tempel, Lydia; Sadocco, Patrizia; Pozo, Beatriz Ferreira; Boulougouris, Georgios C.; Lozo, Branka; Jamnicki, Sonja; Bobu, Elena

doi:10.1002/pts.2006

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“…The advantages of lignocellulosic fibers, when compared with traditional fibers such as, for example, glass fibers, are mainly their low cost, availability, diversity of morphologies, and biodegradability. This last feature is of vital importance when looking at the end-of-life scenario of composite materials [16] . However, due to their hydrophilic structure, natural fibers may not demonstrate good interaction with the polymeric matrices [11,13,17] .…”

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Crosslinking starch/oat hull mixtures for use in composites with PLA

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“…Depending on consumers' disposal behaviors, bio-based bioplastics can be decomposed given the right conditions (in case of biodegradable and/or compostable compounds) or the material can be used to generate renewable energy. Thus, it is very important that the disposal options are clearly communicated to the consumers [351]. In fact, consumers are even willing to pay a price premium for biodegradable and recyclable packaging [352,353].…”

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Can Sustainable Packaging Help to Reduce Food Waste? A Status Quo Focusing Plant-Derived Polymers and Additives

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The promotion of sustainable packaging is part of the European Green Deal and plays a key role in the EU’s social and political strategy. One option is the use of renewable resources and biomass waste as raw materials for polymer production. Lignocellulose biomass from annual and perennial industrial crops and agricultural residues are a major source of polysaccharides, proteins, and lignin and can also be used to obtain plant-based extracts and essential oils. Therefore, these biomasses are considered as potential substitute for fossil-based resources. Here, the status quo of bio-based polymers is discussed and evaluated in terms of properties related to packaging applications such as gas and water vapor permeability as well as mechanical properties. So far, their practical use is still restricted due to lower performance in fundamental packaging functions that directly influence food quality and safety, the length of shelf life, and thus the amount of food waste. Besides bio-based polymers, this review focuses on plant extracts as active packaging agents. Incorporating extracts of herbs, flowers, trees, and their fruits is inevitable to achieve desired material properties that are capable to prolong the food shelf life. Finally, the adoption potential of packaging based on polymers from renewable resources is discussed from a bioeconomy perspective.

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“…Depending on consumers' disposal behaviours, bio-based bioplastics can be decomposed given the right conditions (in case of biodegradable and/or compostable compounds) or the material can be used to generate renewable energy. Thus, it is very important that the disposal options are clearly communicated to the consumers [351]. In fact, consumers are even willing to pay a price premium for biodegradable and recyclable packaging [352,353].…”

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confidence: 99%

Can Sustainable Packaging Help to Reduce Food Waste? A Status Quo Focusing Plant-derived Polymers and Additives

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The promotion of sustainable packaging is part of the European Green Deal and plays a key role in the EU’s social and political strategy. One option is the use of renewable resources and biomass waste as raw materials for polymer production. Lignocellulose biomass from annual and perennial industrial crops and agricultural residues are a major source of polysaccharides, proteins, and lignin, and can also be used to obtain plant-based extracts and essential oils. Therefore, these biomasses are considered as potential substitute for fossil-based resources. Here, the status quo of bio-based polymers is discussed and evaluated in terms of properties related to packaging applications such as gas and water vapor permeability as well as mechanical properties. So far, their practical use is still restricted due to lower performance in fundamental packaging functions that directly influence food quality and safety, the length of shelf life and thus the amount of food waste. Besides bio-based polymers, this review focuses on plant extracts as active packaging agents. Incorporating extracts of herbs, flowers, trees, and their fruits is inevitable to achieve desired material properties that are capable to prolong the food shelf life. Finally, the adoption potential of packaging based on polymers from renewable resources is discussed from a bioeconomy perspective.

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End‐of‐life Solutions for Fibre and Bio‐based Packaging Materials in Europe

Cited by 19 publications

References 7 publications

Crosslinking starch/oat hull mixtures for use in composites with PLA

Crosslinking starch/oat hull mixtures for use in composites with PLA

Can Sustainable Packaging Help to Reduce Food Waste? A Status Quo Focusing Plant-Derived Polymers and Additives

Can Sustainable Packaging Help to Reduce Food Waste? A Status Quo Focusing Plant-derived Polymers and Additives

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