Recent trends of biodegradable food packing polymer films

Geetha Bhavani, ,Jayanand, Varun K Sharma, Shailesh Solanki and Prathiba Teotia

Volume 3 | Issue 1 | Pages 1-8

Abstract

For a better understanding of food packaging polymers and potential hazards they currently pose on public health. Through the use of an extensive literature review, key problems are identified with current food packaging plastics including leaching of toxic chemicals into food as well as food plastic’s economical and environmental impact. Research and independent studies concerning consumer acquisitions and availability of the different types of polymers were then conducted and showed the direct impact on these issues of biodegradability and contamination on the average consumer. Ultimately, a general outline for a national recycling program is proposed in order to address some issues regarding environmental and economical impact as well as increase awareness of issues with current food packaging plastics.

Keywords

Food packaging plastics, Biodegradability, Nanoclay Potential hazards, Environmental impact

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