The escalating environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastic waste has intensified global efforts to seek sustainable alternatives, with biodegradable polymers from renewable sources emerging as a promising solution. This manuscript provides the current perspectives, challenges, and opportunities within the field of sustainable and biodegradable packaging. Despite a significant market presence of conventional non-biodegradable petrochemical-based plastics, there is a growing trend towards the adoption of bio-based polymers from renewable resources driven by environmental sustainability and regulatory measures. However, the transition to biodegradable packaging is fraught with challenges, including scalability, cost-effectiveness, technological limitations, comprehensive waste management systems, and infrastructural needs. The manuscript highlights the intrinsic technological challenges and the need for advancements in material science to enhance the performance and adoption of biodegradable packaging. This paper also supply insights into the development and implementation of biodegradable packaging, offering a comprehensive overview of its role in achieving global sustainability goals.

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可持续和可生物降解的聚合物包装：前景、挑战和机遇


不可生物降解的塑料垃圾对环境的影响不断升级，这促使全球加大了寻求可持续替代品的努力，来自可再生资源的可生物降解聚合物成为一种有前途的解决方案。本手稿提供了可持续和可生物降解包装领域的当前前景、挑战和机遇。尽管传统的不可生物降解的石化塑料在市场上占有重要地位，但在环境可持续性和监管措施的推动下，采用可再生资源生物基聚合物的趋势越来越明显。然而，向可生物降解包装的过渡充满了挑战，包括可扩展性、成本效益、技术限制、全面的废物管理系统和基础设施需求。该手稿强调了内在的技术挑战以及材料科学进步的必要性，以提高可生物降解包装的性能和采用率。本白皮书还提供了对可生物降解包装开发和实施的见解，全面概述了其在实现全球可持续发展目标中的作用。