Suitability of Agro Wastes for Biodegradable Food Packaging - A Review

The escalating environmental concerns surrounding the massive production and improper disposal of non-biodegradable food packaging materials have led to the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. In response to this demand, researchers have attempted the use of Agrowastes as viable alternatives. This present study aims to review some of these Agrowastes used for biodegradable food packaging. The types, compositional analysis and properties of food packages have been discussed. Applications and production processes have also been discussed. The suitability of Agrowastes as food packaging material has been highlighted. Generally, the use of Agrowastes materials as food packaging material will not only reduce impact of pollution of the environment, but will also achieve the production of food packages at reduced costs for producers.