Essays about: "Bio-based packaging"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words Bio-based packaging.

1. 1. Sustainable food packaging based on polyhydroxyalkanoate

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Safana Al-Ashor; [2024]
   Keywords : Biopolymers; Sustainable food packaging; Circular economy; Biobased and biodegradable materials; Food packaging; Processing technologies; Food quality; Shelf-life;

   Abstract : The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) and the University of Borås worked together to develop this project. The commonly used packaging materials pose a serious threat to the environment, as they are produced from nonrenewable crude oil and cannot decompose naturally. READ MORE

3. 2. Paper vs Plastic: A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of two flower packaging solutions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Marianna Chatzopoulou; [2023]
   Keywords : Corrugated board; Greenhouse gas emissions; Life Cycle Assessment; Packaging; Plastic; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : The concept of sustainability is currently a prominent topic of discussion within the field of packaging. In the context of numerous product manufacturing enterprises, the integration of sustainability principles into their operational framework is often perceptible to external observers solely through the packaging of the final product. READ MORE

4. 3. Biomimetically improved materials comprising microfibrillated cellulose

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionen

   Author : Cornelia Byström; [2021]
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   Abstract : Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a renewable, cellulosic material mainly producedfrom wood fibers, which are found in the secondary cell walls of plant cells. With theincreased demand for renewable biopolymer films in packaging, MFC has emerged asa potential alternative to non-renewable polymer films. READ MORE

5. 4. Banana by-products in Thailand - Exploring its feasibility as bioplastics feedstock for food packaging

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Ratchadetch Termpitipong; [2021]
   Keywords : Banana by-products; bio-based packaging; bioplastic; value chain; Thailand; feasibility; DEFT analysis; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study aims to determine the operational feasibility of utilizing banana cultivation by-products as an alternative raw material in bioplastic production, replacing bio-based feedstock that is otherwise used as food in Thailand. By following the exploratory qualitative research approach, a combination of secondary sources of information together with interviews with the identified stakeholders involved in banana cultivation and bioplastic value chains were used in data collection process. READ MORE

6. 5. Supply chain collaboration as a facilitator of circular economy for bio-based food packaging

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Gabriela Holesova; Ekaterina Ivashneva; [2021]
   Keywords : supply chain collaboration; bio-based food packaging; circular economy; resource based view; transaction cost economics; circular supply chains;

   Abstract : The amount of food packaging waste is one of the issues associated with increasing global population and corresponding increase in consumption rate of packaged foods. Traditional plastic food packaging derived from fossil fuels imposes a significant environmental threat. READ MORE