Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reviews Review Faculty Publications- Reviews Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eco-friendly innovations in food packaging: A sustainable revolution Subject The topic of the resource Active packaging; Biodegradable packaging; Biopolymers; Edible packaging; Intelligent packaging; Plastics; Smart packaging Description An account of the resource Packaging is crucial in ensuring the quality and safety of food, protecting it from various contaminants, and extending its shelf life. Materials used for packaging food must be economical, durable, and possess good barrier properties. One of the major challenges faced by the food industry is developing an eco-friendly, economical, and sustainable packaging system. The conventional materials, which majorly depend on petroleum-derived polymers, are associated with several significant problems, such as environmental pollution, depletion of resources, generation of single-use wastes, leakage of chemicals into food products, limited recycling, and so on. As the food sector focuses on reducing its environmental impact, by encouraging revolutionary changes for an effective sustainable food packaging approach. The core objective of industrial packaging was to innovate a biodegradable material, especially derived from renewable biomass resources as eco-friendly alternatives in the food industry. One of the significant trends involves production of bioplastics, which are derived from renewable polymers such as corn starch, sugarcane, or algae. These materials offer a viable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, as they are often compostable or biodegradable. The development of advanced bioplastics with improved barrier properties and durability is gaining traction, addressing environmental and health concerns and functionalizing a packaging material. The present review discusses the limitations of conventional packaging materials used in the food industry and focuses on the various polymers derived from natural sources, their physio-chemical properties, and their potential application as a sustainable material that reduce carbon emission, and enhance preservation of food and ensure food safety. 2024 Elsevier B.V. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Khandeparkar A.S.; Paul R.; Sridhar A.; Lakshmaiah V.V.; Nagella P. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Vol-39 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier B.V. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2024.101579" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2024.101579</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190726631&amp;doi=10.1016%2Fj.scp.2024.101579&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=b1d9ab7a2a89841338a7a3ea01acf062" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190726631&amp;doi=10.1016%2fj.scp.2024.101579&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=b1d9ab7a2a89841338a7a3ea01acf062</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 23525541 | LS; 2023-2024; Vol-2;0701-0722 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Review Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Khandeparkar A.S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560 029, India; Paul R., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560 029, India; Sridhar A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560 029, India; Lakshmaiah V.V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560 029, India; Nagella P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560 029, India