Upcycled citrus waste offers many benefits over traditional petroleum-based plastic for packaging purposes. However, barriers to adoption are high, particularly regarding regulatory and safety challenges.
Approximately 77% of consumers feel eco-friendly food packaging is important, according to a new trend report by good natured Products.
Food manufacturers are working on eco-friendly packaging – made out of materials such as corn starch, cane sugar pulp and calcium carbonate – to cut down on waste.