Solutions to Watch: Biodegradable Packaging

Consumer goods (CPG) companies are increasingly investing in sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce plastic use and meet consumer demands for greener alternatives​​. In 2022, the global biodegradable packaging market size reached $95.4 billion and is projected to grow to $133.5 billion by 2028. 

Although the biodegradable market's growth has been driven by increased R&D investment by CPG brands, there is still consumer confusion regarding biodegradable packaging and composting, along with concern that biodegradable labels might simply be greenwashing.

Additionally, many consumers are unclear about how biodegrading, composting, or recycling works- with a majority of a surveyed group unsure if a product is recyclable after viewing the label​​. This confusion highlights the need for clearer information and education on sustainable packaging options.

At Ubuntoo, we have hundreds of biodegradable packaging solutions to help make sustainable packaging a reality. Check out these 5 interesting biodegradable solutions making a difference for CPGs and the packaging industry:

• BioNatur: BioNatur manufactures a line of biodegradable, low-density polyethylene film. Their products don't disintegrate into microplastics and don't require heat, light, or oxygen to biodegrade.
  
• Paper Water Bottle: Liquid packaging pulp material made from plant-based fibers and is 98% landfill biodegradable.
• Palmade: Disposable cutlery made from all-natural materials, including leaves from the date palm tree.
• ARaymond:  ARaymond offers a range of biodegradable fasteners- simplifying the work of producers, enabling the composting of all waste together without sorting the fasteners when the plants have reached the end of life.
• Biogone: Biogone offers a variety of consumer and commercial landfill-biodegradable plastic products including bin liners, cling wrap, ziplock bags, gloves, packing tape, machine wrap rolls and self-adhesive envelopes.