Most packaging is either paper based or plastics based with some metal used as well. While metals are easily recycled, it is not the same for paper and plastic. Will this drive the materials in a different direction?
Presently researchers working on biobased packaging materials that can be easily biodegraded with 6 months time period. However, the limitation if the biobased mainly polylactide is on cost and poor mechanical property. If we can control the price and on other way we think about our environment with paying higher price.
HI Jasim, our desire for sustainable products seems to be difficult for currently available materials to satisfy , does this mean that not enough research is being carried out in this area or the objective is not a a feasible one? Or should be look at pricing mechanisms and structures that encourage sustainable products e.g. in UK the govt pays £5000 for every electric car that is sold therefore subsidising the cost, can we not think of something similar for packaging
With the upcoming technology of PCM based fixed refrigeration we can keep food items fresh and hygienic by decreasing the rate of biochemical changes in fresh foods, and also by preventing the development of contaminating micro-organisms. PCM absorbs the heat of the storage area. It can also provide protection from power failures which proves to be cost effective.
Hi! I read your topic with interest, and I wish to offer my little contribution on the theme. This is about the role of food packaging on sustainability of food productions, you might find useful considerations. Thank you for your attention!
Thanks Fabio will revert to once i have had a chance to read the paper
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