Beyond Plastic: The Global Sustainable Packaging Market 2026-2036

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1 The Global Packaging Market
• 1.2 What is sustainable packaging?
  • 1.2.1 Compostable Packaging
  • 1.2.2 Bioplastics Recycling Lifecycle
  • 1.2.3 Commercial Examples
    • 1.2.3.1 Coca-Cola and I LOHAS
    • 1.2.3.2 CJ CheilJedang
    • 1.2.3.3 Coca-Cola Initiatives in the Philippines
    • 1.2.3.4 Listerine Wash-Off Sleeve and 30% rPET Bottle
    • 1.2.3.5 TIPA Compostable Films
    • 1.2.3.6 Futamura NatureFlex
    • 1.2.3.7 Vegware
    • 1.2.3.8 Notpla's Seaweed-Based Barrier Coating
    • 1.2.3.9 Kelpi
    • 1.2.3.10 PlantSea
    • 1.2.3.11 Zero Circle
    • 1.2.3.12 B'Zeos
    • 1.2.3.13 Traceless Materials
    • 1.2.3.14 Fiberpac
    • 1.2.3.15 Xampla Morro
    • 1.2.3.16 ReStalk
    • 1.2.3.17 Releaf Paper
    • 1.2.3.18 HUID
    • 1.2.3.19 ReZip
    • 1.2.3.20 Hipli
    • 1.2.3.21 Kiud
    • 1.2.3.22 L'Oreal
  • 1.2.4 Waste Hierarchy
  • 1.2.5 EMF Global Commitment Signatories
    • 1.2.5.1 EMF Global Commitment - Targets and Progress
    • 1.2.5.2 EMF Global Commitment - Achievements Against PCR Targets
• 1.3 Market Definitions and Classifications for Barrier Coatings
• 1.4 The Global Market for Sustainable Packaging
  • 1.4.1 By packaging materials
    • 1.4.1.1 Tonnes
    • 1.4.1.2 Revenues
  • 1.4.2 By packaging product type
    • 1.4.2.1 Tonnes
    • 1.4.2.2 Revenues
  • 1.4.3 By end-use market
    • 1.4.3.1 Tonnes
    • 1.4.3.2 Revenues
  • 1.4.4 By region
    • 1.4.4.1 Tonnes
    • 1.4.4.2 Revenues
• 1.5 The Global Market for Sustainable Barrier Coatings
• 1.6 Main types of Sustainable Packaging Materials
  • 1.6.1 Cellulose acetate
  • 1.6.2 PLA
  • 1.6.3 Aliphatic-aromatic co-polyesters
  • 1.6.4 PHA
  • 1.6.5 Starch/starch blends
• 1.7 Prices
• 1.8 Commercial products
• 1.9 Market Trends
• 1.10 Market Drivers
  • 1.10.1 Regulatory Mandates and PFAS Phase-Out Impact
  • 1.10.2 Circular Economy Initiatives and Recyclability Requirements
  • 1.10.3 Consumer Demand for Sustainable Packaging
  • 1.10.4 E-Commerce Growth and Packaging Performance Needs
  • 1.10.5 Brand Owner Sustainability Commitments
• 1.11 Challenges for Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging
• 1.12 End-of-Life: Recycling vs Biodegradability
• 1.13 Market Opportunities
  • 1.13.1 PFAS Replacement Market Opportunity
  • 1.13.2 Adjacent Market Expansion
  • 1.13.3 Geographic Expansion in Emerging Markets
  • 1.13.4 Value-Added Service Opportunities

2 INTRODUCTION

• 2.1 Market overview
• 2.2 Types of sustainable packaging materials
  • 2.2.1 Biodegradable and Compostable Materials
    • 2.2.1.1 PLA (Polylactic Acid)
    • 2.2.1.2 Bagasse
    • 2.2.1.3 Mushroom Packaging
    • 2.2.1.4 Seaweed-Based Materials
  • 2.2.2 Paper and Fiber-Based Materials
    • 2.2.2.1 Recycled Paper/Cardboard
    • 2.2.2.2 Molded Pulp
    • 2.2.2.3 Bamboo Packaging
  • 2.2.3 Bio-Based Plastics
    • 2.2.3.1 Bio-PE and Bio-PET
    • 2.2.3.2 PHAs (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
  • 2.2.4 Reusable and Upcycled Materials
    • 2.2.4.1 Glass
    • 2.2.4.2 Aluminium
    • 2.2.4.3 Upcycled Agricultural Waste
  • 2.2.5 Other Materials
    • 2.2.5.1 Edible Packaging
    • 2.2.5.2 Cellulose-Based Films
    • 2.2.5.3 Algae-Based Materials
• 2.3 Packaging lifecycle
  • 2.3.1 Raw materials
  • 2.3.2 Manufacturing
  • 2.3.3 Transport
  • 2.3.4 Packaging in-use
  • 2.3.5 End of life
• 2.4 Outlook for paper vs plastic packaging

3 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS IN PACKAGING

• 3.1 Materials innovation
• 3.2 Active packaging
• 3.3 Monomaterial packaging
• 3.4 Conventional polymer materials used in packaging
  • 3.4.1 Polyolefins: Polypropylene and polyethylene
    • 3.4.1.1 Overview
    • 3.4.1.2 Grades
    • 3.4.1.3 Producers
  • 3.4.2 PET and other polyester polymers
    • 3.4.2.1 Overview
  • 3.4.3 Renewable and bio-based polymers for packaging
  • 3.4.4 Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers
  • 3.4.5 Processes for bioplastics in packaging
  • 3.4.6 End-of-life treatment of bio-based and sustainable packaging
• 3.5 Synthetic bio-based packaging materials
  • 3.5.1 Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
    • 3.5.1.1 Overview
    • 3.5.1.2 Properties
    • 3.5.1.3 Applications
    • 3.5.1.4 Advantages
    • 3.5.1.5 Challenges
    • 3.5.1.6 Commercial examples
  • 3.5.2 Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET)
    • 3.5.2.1 Overview
    • 3.5.2.2 Properties
    • 3.5.2.3 Applications
    • 3.5.2.4 Advantages of Bio-PET in Packaging
    • 3.5.2.5 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.5.2.6 Commercial examples
  • 3.5.3 Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT)
    • 3.5.3.1 Overview
    • 3.5.3.2 Production Process
    • 3.5.3.3 Properties
    • 3.5.3.4 Applications
    • 3.5.3.5 Advantages of Bio-PTT in Packaging
    • 3.5.3.6 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.5.3.7 Commercial examples
  • 3.5.4 Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF)
    • 3.5.4.1 Overview
    • 3.5.4.2 Properties
    • 3.5.4.3 Applications
    • 3.5.4.4 Advantages of Bio-PEF in Packaging
    • 3.5.4.5 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.5.4.6 Commercial examples
  • 3.5.5 Bio-PA
    • 3.5.5.1 Overview
    • 3.5.5.2 Properties
    • 3.5.5.3 Applications in Packaging
    • 3.5.5.4 Advantages of Bio-PA in Packaging
    • 3.5.5.5 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.5.5.6 Commercial examples
  • 3.5.6 Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)- Aliphatic aromatic copolyesters
    • 3.5.6.1 Overview
    • 3.5.6.2 Properties
    • 3.5.6.3 Applications in Packaging
    • 3.5.6.4 Advantages of Bio-PBAT in Packaging
    • 3.5.6.5 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.5.6.6 Commercial examples
  • 3.5.7 Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
    • 3.5.7.1 Overview
    • 3.5.7.2 Properties
    • 3.5.7.3 Applications in Packaging
    • 3.5.7.4 Advantages of Bio-PBS and Co-polymers in Packaging
    • 3.5.7.5 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.5.7.6 Commercial examples
  • 3.5.8 Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
    • 3.5.8.1 Overview
    • 3.5.8.2 Properties
    • 3.5.8.3 Applications in Packaging
    • 3.5.8.4 Advantages of Bio-PP in Packaging
    • 3.5.8.5 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.5.8.6 Commercial examples
• 3.6 Natural bio-based packaging materials
  • 3.6.1 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
    • 3.6.1.1 Properties
    • 3.6.1.2 Applications in Packaging
    • 3.6.1.3 Advantages of PHA in Packaging
    • 3.6.1.4 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.6.1.5 Commercial examples
  • 3.6.2 Starch-based blends
    • 3.6.2.1 Overview
    • 3.6.2.2 Properties
    • 3.6.2.3 Applications in Packaging
    • 3.6.2.4 Advantages of Starch-Based Blends in Packaging
    • 3.6.2.5 Challenges and Limitations
    • 3.6.2.6 Commercial examples
  • 3.6.3 Cellulose
    • 3.6.3.1 Feedstocks
      • 3.6.3.1.1 Wood
      • 3.6.3.1.2 Plant
      • 3.6.3.1.3 Tunicate
      • 3.6.3.1.4 Algae
      • 3.6.3.1.5 Bacteria
    • 3.6.3.2 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
      • 3.6.3.2.1 Properties
    • 3.6.3.3 Nanocellulose
      • 3.6.3.3.1 Cellulose nanocrystals
        • 3.6.3.3.1.1 Applications in packaging
      • 3.6.3.3.2 Cellulose nanofibers
        • 3.6.3.3.2.1 Applications in packaging
      • 3.6.3.3.3 Bacterial Nanocellulose (BNC)
        • 3.6.3.3.3.1 Applications in packaging
    • 3.6.3.4 Commercial examples
  • 3.6.4 Protein-based bioplastics in packaging
    • 3.6.4.1 Feedstocks
    • 3.6.4.2 Commercial examples
  • 3.6.5 Lipids and waxes for packaging
    • 3.6.5.1 Overview
    • 3.6.5.2 Commercial examples
  • 3.6.6 Seaweed-based packaging
    • 3.6.6.1 Overview
    • 3.6.6.2 Production
    • 3.6.6.3 Applications in packaging
    • 3.6.6.4 Producers
  • 3.6.7 Mycelium
    • 3.6.7.1 Overview
    • 3.6.7.2 Applications in packaging
    • 3.6.7.3 Commercial examples
  • 3.6.8 Chitosan
    • 3.6.8.1 Overview
    • 3.6.8.2 Applications in packaging
    • 3.6.8.3 Commercial examples
  • 3.6.9 Bio-naphtha
    • 3.6.9.1 Overview
    • 3.6.9.2 Markets and applications
    • 3.6.9.3 Commercial examples
• 3.7 Sustainable Barrier Coatings
  • 3.7.1 Substrates: Paper and Plastic
    • 3.7.1.1 Paper substrate characteristics and coating requirements
    • 3.7.1.2 Plastic substrate applications and sustainability challenges
    • 3.7.1.3 Substrate selection criteria and performance trade-offs
  • 3.7.2 Extrusion Barrier Coatings
  • 3.7.3 Thermoplastic Polymers
  • 3.7.4 Aluminium
  • 3.7.5 Waxes
  • 3.7.6 Silicone and Other Natural Materials
  • 3.7.7 High Barrier Polymers
  • 3.7.8 Wet-Barrier Coatings
    • 3.7.8.1 Application methods and process optimization
    • 3.7.8.2 Performance benchmarking against alternatives
    • 3.7.8.3 Environmental impact assessment
    • 3.7.8.4 Market adoption patterns
  • 3.7.9 Wax Coating
  • 3.7.10 Barrier Metallisation
    • 3.7.10.1 Technology overview and application scope
    • 3.7.10.2 Performance advantages in barrier applications
    • 3.7.10.3 Sustainability challenges and recycling impact
  • 3.7.11 Biodegradable, biobased and recyclable coatings
  • 3.7.12 Monolayer Coatings
  • 3.7.13 Current Technology State-of-the-Art
    • 3.7.13.1 Water-based coating technologies
    • 3.7.13.2 Bio-based polymer solutions
      • 3.7.13.2.1 Polysaccharides
        • 3.7.13.2.1.1 Chitin
        • 3.7.13.2.1.2 Chitosan
        • 3.7.13.2.1.3 Starch
      • 3.7.13.2.2 Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)
      • 3.7.13.2.3 Poly(butylene Succinate)(PBS)
      • 3.7.13.2.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
      • 3.7.13.2.5 Alginate
      • 3.7.13.2.6 Cellulose Acetate
      • 3.7.13.2.7 Protein-Based (Soy, Wheat)
      • 3.7.13.2.8 Bio-PE (Polyethylene)
      • 3.7.13.2.9 Bio-PET
      • 3.7.13.2.10 Lignin-Based Polymers
      • 3.7.13.2.11 Bacterial Cellulose
      • 3.7.13.2.12 Furan-Based Polymers (PEF)
      • 3.7.13.2.13 Tannin-Based Polymers
  • 3.7.14 Rosins
    • 3.7.14.1 Dispersion Coating Systems
    • 3.7.14.2 Nano-enhanced Barrier Materials
  • 3.7.15 Global Bioplastics Production Capacity
• 3.8 Sustainable Packaging Adhesives
  • 3.8.1 Waterborne adhesives
    • 3.8.1.1 Acrylic-copolymer adhesives
    • 3.8.1.2 VAE (vinyl acetate ethylene) adhesives
    • 3.8.1.3 PVAc (polyvinyl acetate) adhesives
    • 3.8.1.4 Natural-based adhesives
  • 3.8.2 Solvent-borne/reactive systems
    • 3.8.2.1 Acrylic adhesives
    • 3.8.2.2 Synthetic elastomer adhesives
    • 3.8.2.3 Polyurethane adhesives
  • 3.8.3 Hot melt adhesives
    • 3.8.3.1 EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) hot melts
    • 3.8.3.2 Polyolefin hot melts
    • 3.8.3.3 Bio-based hot melts
    • 3.8.3.4 Polyamide hot melts
  • 3.8.4 Radiation-curable adhesives
    • 3.8.4.1 UV-curable systems
    • 3.8.4.2 Electron beam curable adhesives

4 REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT AND COMPLIANCE

• 4.1 PFAS Restrictions and Phase-Out Schedules
• 4.2 Single-Use Plastics Directive
• 4.3 Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
• 4.4 REACH and Chemical Safety Requirements
• 4.5 Food Contact Regulations and Safety Requirements
• 4.6 Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes
• 4.7 EU Member State Circular Economy Action Plans
• 4.8 On-Pack Labelling, Digital Product Passports, and Information Requirements
• 4.9 North American Regulatory Environment
• 4.10 Asia-Pacific Regulatory Development
• 4.11 Emerging Market Regulatory Development
• 4.12 Compliance Strategies: Industry Consortiums, Collaborative Frameworks, and Certification

5 PACKAGING RECYCLING

• 5.1 Mechanical recycling
  • 5.1.1 Closed-loop mechanical recycling
  • 5.1.2 Open-loop mechanical recycling
  • 5.1.3 Polymer types, use, and recovery
• 5.2 Advanced chemical recycling
  • 5.2.1 Main streams of plastic waste
  • 5.2.2 Comparison of mechanical and advanced chemical recycling
• 5.3 Capacities
• 5.4 Global polymer demand 2022-2040, segmented by recycling technology
• 5.5 Global market by recycling process 2020-2024, metric tons
• 5.6 Chemically recycled plastic products
• 5.7 Market map
• 5.8 Value chain
• 5.9 Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of advanced plastics recycling processes
• 5.10 Pyrolysis
  • 5.10.1 Non-catalytic
  • 5.10.2 Catalytic
    • 5.10.2.1 Polystyrene pyrolysis
    • 5.10.2.2 Pyrolysis for production of bio fuel
    • 5.10.2.3 Used tires pyrolysis
      • 5.10.2.3.1 Conversion to biofuel
    • 5.10.2.4 Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic wastes
  • 5.10.3 SWOT analysis
  • 5.10.4 Companies and capacities
• 5.11 Gasification
  • 5.11.1 Technology overview
    • 5.11.1.1 Syngas conversion to methanol
    • 5.11.1.2 Biomass gasification and syngas fermentation
    • 5.11.1.3 Biomass gasification and syngas thermochemical conversion
  • 5.11.2 SWOT analysis
  • 5.11.3 Companies and capacities (current and planned)
• 5.12 Dissolution
  • 5.12.1 Technology overview
  • 5.12.2 SWOT analysis
  • 5.12.3 Companies and capacities (current and planned)
• 5.13 Depolymerisation
  • 5.13.1 Hydrolysis
    • 5.13.1.1 Technology overview
    • 5.13.1.2 SWOT analysis
  • 5.13.2 Enzymolysis
    • 5.13.2.1 Technology overview
    • 5.13.2.2 SWOT analysis
  • 5.13.3 Methanolysis
    • 5.13.3.1 Technology overview
    • 5.13.3.2 SWOT analysis
  • 5.13.4 Glycolysis
    • 5.13.4.1 Technology overview
    • 5.13.4.2 SWOT analysis
  • 5.13.5 Aminolysis
    • 5.13.5.1 Technology overview
    • 5.13.5.2 SWOT analysis
  • 5.13.6 Companies and capacities (current and planned)
• 5.14 Other advanced chemical recycling technologies
  • 5.14.1 Hydrothermal cracking
  • 5.14.2 Pyrolysis with in-line reforming
  • 5.14.3 Microwave-assisted pyrolysis
  • 5.14.4 Plasma pyrolysis
  • 5.14.5 Plasma gasification
  • 5.14.6 Supercritical fluids
• 5.15 Recycling challenges for coated materials
  • 5.15.1 Material recovery facility (MRF) challenges
  • 5.15.2 AI and optical sorting technologies
  • 5.15.3 Recycling by design principles
  • 5.15.4 Mono-material coating approaches
• 5.16 Adhesive Impact on Recyclability
  • 5.16.1 Debonding technologies
  • 5.16.2 Water-washable adhesive systems
  • 5.16.3 Adhesive contamination in recycling streams
  • 5.16.4 Design for recycling guidelines

6 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS

• 6.1 PAPER AND BOARD PACKAGING
  • 6.1.1 Market overview
  • 6.1.2 Recycled Paper and Cardboard
    • 6.1.2.1 Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content paperboard
    • 6.1.2.2 Kraft paper made from recycled fibers
    • 6.1.2.3 Corrugated cardboard with high recycled content
  • 6.1.3 FSC/PEFC Certified Virgin Fibers
    • 6.1.3.1 Sustainably managed forest sources
    • 6.1.3.2 Chain-of-custody certified materials
  • 6.1.4 Alternative Fiber Sources
    • 6.1.4.1 Bamboo-based paper and board
    • 6.1.4.2 Agricultural waste fibers (wheat straw, sugarcane bagasse)
    • 6.1.4.3 Hemp and flax fiber papers
  • 6.1.5 Plastic-Free Barrier Papers
    • 6.1.5.1 Clay-coated papers
    • 6.1.5.2 Silicone-coated papers
    • 6.1.5.3 Mineral oil barrier papers
  • 6.1.6 Water-Based Coatings and Adhesives
    • 6.1.6.1 Replacing plastic laminations with aqueous coatings
    • 6.1.6.2 Plant-based adhesives for box construction
  • 6.1.7 Global market size and forecast to 2036
    • 6.1.7.1 Tonnes
    • 6.1.7.2 Revenues
• 6.2 FOOD PACKAGING
  • 6.2.1 Films and trays
  • 6.2.2 Pouches and bags
  • 6.2.3 Textiles and nets
  • 6.2.4 Compostable Food Containers
    • 6.2.4.1 PLA (polylactic acid) trays and containers
    • 6.2.4.2 Bagasse food service items
    • 6.2.4.3 Molded fiber clamshells and trays
  • 6.2.5 Biodegradable Films and Wraps
    • 6.2.5.1 Cellulose-based films
    • 6.2.5.2 PLA films for food wrapping
    • 6.2.5.3 Starch-based wraps
  • 6.2.6 Bio-Based Barrier Materials
    • 6.2.6.1 Paper with biopolymer coatings
    • 6.2.6.2 Plant-based waxes for moisture resistance
    • 6.2.6.3 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) coatings
  • 6.2.7 Reusable Food Packaging Systems
    • 6.2.7.1 Returnable Glass Containers
    • 6.2.7.2 Durable Bioplastic Containers
    • 6.2.7.3 Loop-Style Reuse Systems
  • 6.2.8 Bioadhesives
    • 6.2.8.1 Starch
    • 6.2.8.2 Cellulose
    • 6.2.8.3 Protein-Based
  • 6.2.9 Barrier coatings and films
    • 6.2.9.1 Polysaccharides
      • 6.2.9.1.1 Chitin
      • 6.2.9.1.2 Chitosan
      • 6.2.9.1.3 Starch
    • 6.2.9.2 Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)
    • 6.2.9.3 Poly(butylene Succinate)
    • 6.2.9.4 Functional Lipid and Proteins Based Coatings
  • 6.2.10 Active and Smart Food Packaging
    • 6.2.10.1 Active Materials and Packaging Systems
    • 6.2.10.2 Intelligent and Smart Food Packaging
    • 6.2.10.3 Oxygen scavengers from natural materials
    • 6.2.10.4 Antimicrobial packaging from plant extracts
    • 6.2.10.5 Bio-based sensors for food freshness
  • 6.2.11 Antimicrobial films and agents
    • 6.2.11.1 Natural
    • 6.2.11.2 Inorganic nanoparticles
    • 6.2.11.3 Biopolymers
  • 6.2.12 Bio-based Inks and Dyes
  • 6.2.13 Edible films and coatings
    • 6.2.13.1 Overview
    • 6.2.13.2 Commercial examples
  • 6.2.14 Global market size and forecast to 2036
    • 6.2.14.1 Tonnes
    • 6.2.14.2 Revenues
• 6.3 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
  • 6.3.1 Market overview
  • 6.3.2 Compostable Flexible Films
    • 6.3.2.1 PLA film laminates
    • 6.3.2.2 PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) films
    • 6.3.2.3 PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) films
    • 6.3.2.4 TPS (thermoplastic starch) films
  • 6.3.3 Recyclable Mono-Materials
    • 6.3.3.1 All-PE (polyethylene) structures
    • 6.3.3.2 All-PP (polypropylene) structures
    • 6.3.3.3 Designed for mechanical recycling
  • 6.3.4 Paper-Based Flexible Packaging
    • 6.3.4.1 High-strength paper with functional coatings
    • 6.3.4.2 Paper-plastic hybrid structures with separable layers
    • 6.3.4.3 Glassine and greaseproof papers
  • 6.3.5 Bio-Based Films
    • 6.3.5.1 Bio-PE films (from sugarcane)
    • 6.3.5.2 Bio-PET films
    • 6.3.5.3 Cellulose-based transparent films
  • 6.3.6 Reduced Material Structures
    • 6.3.6.1 Ultra-thin films with enhanced performance
    • 6.3.6.2 Downgauged materials with reinforcing technologies
    • 6.3.6.3 Resource-efficient multi-layer structures
  • 6.3.7 Global market size and forecast to 2036
    • 6.3.7.1 Tonnes
    • 6.3.7.2 Revenues
• 6.4 RIGID PACKAGING
  • 6.4.1 Market overview
  • 6.4.2 Recycled Plastic Containers
    • 6.4.2.1 rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) bottles and containers
    • 6.4.2.2 rHDPE (recycled high-density polyethylene) bottles
    • 6.4.2.3 PCR polypropylene tubs and containers
  • 6.4.3 Bio-Based Rigid Plastics
    • 6.4.3.1 Bio-PET bottles (partially plant-based)
    • 6.4.3.2 Bio-PE containers
    • 6.4.3.3 PLA bottles and jars
  • 6.4.4 Refillable/Reusable Systems
    • 6.4.4.1 Durable containers designed for multiple uses
    • 6.4.4.2 Standardized shapes for refill systems
    • 6.4.4.3 Concentrated product formats reducing packaging
  • 6.4.5 Alternative Materials
    • 6.4.5.1 Mushroom packaging for protective applications
    • 6.4.5.2 Molded pulp containers and inserts
    • 6.4.5.3 Wood and cork containers for premium products
  • 6.4.6 Glass and Metal Alternatives
    • 6.4.6.1 Lightweight glass technologies
    • 6.4.6.2 Thin-walled aluminum containers
    • 6.4.6.3 Tin-free steel packaging
  • 6.4.7 Global market and forecasts to 2036
    • 6.4.7.1 Tonnes
    • 6.4.7.2 Revenues
• 6.5 CARBON CAPTURE DERIVED MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING
  • 6.5.1 Benefits of carbon utilization for plastics feedstocks
  • 6.5.2 CO2-derived polymers and plastics
  • 6.5.3 CO2 utilization products
• 6.6 SUSTAINABLE BARRIER COATINGS
  • 6.6.1 Market overview and drivers
  • 6.6.2 Coating consumption by substrate type
    • 6.6.2.1 Paper substrates
    • 6.6.2.2 Plastic substrates
  • 6.6.3 Market by coating process
    • 6.6.3.1 Extrusion coatings
    • 6.6.3.2 Wet-coating applications
    • 6.6.3.3 Wax coating processes
  • 6.6.4 Market by material type
    • 6.6.4.1 Thermoplastic polymer coatings
      • 6.6.4.1.1 Polyethylene-based coatings
      • 6.6.4.1.2 Polypropylene-based coatings
      • 6.6.4.1.3 Bio-PE coating applications
    • 6.6.4.2 High barrier polymer coatings
      • 6.6.4.2.1 Green PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol) coatings
      • 6.6.4.2.2 EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol) coatings
      • 6.6.4.2.3 Barrier performance characteristics
    • 6.6.4.3 Aluminium barrier coatings
      • 6.6.4.3.1 Vacuum metallization processes
      • 6.6.4.3.2 Aluminium deposition techniques
      • 6.6.4.3.3 Recyclability considerations
    • 6.6.4.4 Wax coatings
      • 6.6.4.4.1 Natural wax applications
      • 6.6.4.4.2 Synthetic wax alternatives
      • 6.6.4.4.3 Biodegradability characteristics
    • 6.6.4.5 Silicone and natural material coatings
      • 6.6.4.5.1 Silicone oxide coatings
      • 6.6.4.5.2 Natural polymer coatings
      • 6.6.4.5.3 Seaweed-based barrier coatings
    • 6.6.4.6 Biobased barrier polymers
      • 6.6.4.6.1 PHA coating applications
      • 6.6.4.6.2 Starch-based barrier coatings
      • 6.6.4.6.3 Protein-based barrier materials
• 6.7 SUSTAINABLE ACTIVE AND INTELLIGENT PACKAGING
  • 6.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  • 6.7.2 Classification of Active Packaging Systems
  • 6.7.3 Bio-Based Oxygen Scavengers
  • 6.7.4 Antimicrobial Packaging from Natural Agents
  • 6.7.5 Ethylene Scavengers for Fresh Produce
  • 6.7.6 Moisture Management Systems
  • 6.7.7 Intelligent and Smart Packaging Systems
  • 6.7.8 Edible Films and Coatings as Active Packaging
  • 6.7.9 Regulatory Framework for Active and Intelligent Packaging
  • 6.7.10 Market Forecast: Sustainable Active and Intelligent Packaging, 2023-2036
  • 6.7.11 Key Technology Developers and Commercial Examples
• 6.8 PACKAGING BIOADHESIVES
  • 6.8.1 Market Overview and Structure
    • 6.8.1.1 Industry Structure Analysis
  • 6.8.2 Value Chain Mapping
  • 6.8.3 Competitive Landscape
  • 6.8.4 Market Drivers and External Factors
    • 6.8.4.1 Economic Trends Impact
    • 6.8.4.2 Global Trade Tensions Effects
    • 6.8.4.3 Population Growth Influence
    • 6.8.4.4 E-Commerce Growth Drivers
    • 6.8.4.5 Raw Material Costs and Availability
  • 6.8.5 Regulatory Influences
  • 6.8.6 Packaging Waste and Regulations
    • 6.8.6.1 Extended Producer Responsibility Impact
    • 6.8.6.2 EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
    • 6.8.6.3 Adhesive Raw Material Regulations
    • 6.8.6.4 Food Packaging Adhesive Requirements
  • 6.8.7 Market by Adhesive Type
    • 6.8.7.1 Waterborne Adhesives Market
      • 6.8.7.1.1 Acrylic-Copolymer Adhesives
      • 6.8.7.1.2 VAE Adhesives
      • 6.8.7.1.3 PVAc Adhesives
      • 6.8.7.1.4 Natural-Based Adhesives
    • 6.8.7.2 Solvent-Borne and Reactive Systems Market
      • 6.8.7.2.1 Acrylic Systems
      • 6.8.7.2.2 Synthetic Elastomer Systems
      • 6.8.7.2.3 Polyurethane Systems
    • 6.8.7.3 Hot Melt Adhesives Market
      • 6.8.7.3.1 EVA Hot Melts
      • 6.8.7.3.2 Polyolefin Hot Melts
      • 6.8.7.3.3 Synthetic Elastomer Hot Melts
      • 6.8.7.3.4 Bio-Based Hot Melt Developments
    • 6.8.7.4 Radiation-Curable Adhesives
  • 6.8.8 Market by Packaging Type
    • 6.8.8.1 Rigid Packaging and Labels
      • 6.8.8.1.1 Corrugated Board Packaging
      • 6.8.8.1.2 Paperboard Applications
      • 6.8.8.1.3 Carton Assembly
      • 6.8.8.1.4 Core Manufacturing
      • 6.8.8.1.5 Composite Cans and Containers
      • 6.8.8.1.6 Rigid Plastic Containers
      • 6.8.8.1.7 Labels and Lidding
      • 6.8.8.1.8 Flexible Packaging
      • 6.8.8.1.9 Multilayer Structure Lamination
      • 6.8.8.1.10 Seal Layer Applications
      • 6.8.8.1.11 Adhesive Lamination Processes
      • 6.8.8.1.12 Heat Sealing Applications
  • 6.8.9 Market by End-Use Applications
    • 6.8.9.1 Food Packaging Applications
      • 6.8.9.1.1 Fresh and Processed Meat, Poultry, and Fish
      • 6.8.9.1.2 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
      • 6.8.9.1.3 Frozen and Chilled Food
      • 6.8.9.1.4 Ready Meals
      • 6.8.9.1.5 Additional Food Applications
    • 6.8.9.2 Beverage Packaging
      • 6.8.9.2.1 Bottled Water
      • 6.8.9.2.2 Carbonated Soft Drinks
      • 6.8.9.2.3 Fruit Juice and Juice Drinks
      • 6.8.9.2.4 Hot Beverages and Other Soft Drinks
      • 6.8.9.2.5 Alcoholic Drinks
    • 6.8.9.3 Non-Food Packaging
      • 6.8.9.3.1 Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • 6.8.9.3.2 Household Products
      • 6.8.9.3.3 Healthcare Products
      • 6.8.9.3.4 Industrial Products

7 COMPANY PROFILES (331 company profiles)

8 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

9 REFERENCES

List of Tables

• Table 1. Compostable Packaging - Key Target Applications and Certification Requirements
• Table 2. TIPA Compostable Films - End-Use Application Examples
• Table 3. Waste Hierarchy - Definition, Packaging Examples, and Regulatory Priority
• Table 4. EMF Global Commitment - Signatory Breakdown by Organisation Type (2024)
• Table 5. EMF Global Commitment - Core Targets and Reported Progress (2024)
• Table 6. EMF Global Commitment - Reported PCR Content Achievements by Material and Sector (2024)
• Table 7. Sustainable Barrier Coatings Taxonomy.
• Table 8. Performance Criteria and Sustainability Metrics for Barrier Coatings.
• Table 9. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Materials, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Table 10. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Materials, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 11. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Product Type, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Table 12. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Product Type, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 13. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by End-Use Market, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Table 14. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by End-Use Market, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 15. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Region, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Table 16. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Region, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 17. Global Sustainable Barrier Coatings Market Size and Forecast, 2019-2036.
• Table 18. Sustainable Barrier Coatings Market Size by Region, 2025-2036 ('000 tonnes and $ million).
• Table 19. Sustainable Barrier Coatings Market Size by Application, 2025-2036 ('000 tonnes and $ million).
• Table 20. Cost Structure Analysis by Barrier Coating Type.
• Table 21. Global Sustainable Barrier Coating Consumption by Material Type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes).
• Table 22. Global Value of Sustainable Barrier Coatings by Material Type, 2019-2036 ($ million).
• Table 23. Main Types of Sustainable Packaging Materials
• Table 24. Average prices by packaging type, 2024 (US$ per kg).
• Table 25. Average annual prices by bioplastic type, 2020-2023 (US$ per kg).
• Table 26. Recent sustainable packaging products.
• Table 27. Market trends in Sustainable Packaging
• Table 28. Sustainable Packaging Trends to 2036.
• Table 29. Market drivers for recent growth in the Sustainable Packaging market.
• Table 30. Key Market Drivers and Impact Assessment.
• Table 31. Market Drivers Impact Assessment Matrix.
• Table 32. Regulatory Compliance Standards for Sustainable Packaging and Barrier Coatings.
• Table 33. PFAS Phase-Out Timeline and Replacement Market Opportunity by Region.
• Table 34. Circular Economy Initiatives and Recyclability Requirements.
• Table 35. E-Commerce Packaging Performance Requirements.
• Table 36. Major Brand Owner Sustainability Commitments - Packaging Implications.
• Table 37. Sustainable Packaging Market Challenges and Restraints.
• Table 38. Circular Economy Principles in Coating Design.
• Table 39. Biodegradability Standards and Certification Requirements.
• Table 40. Forecasts for Global Circularity Rates by Packaging Material, 2023-2036.
• Table 41. Economic Analysis of End-of-Life Options (costs and revenues per tonne processed).
• Table 42. Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Materials
• Table 43. Seaweed-Based Packaging Materials - Technical and Commercial Overview
• Table 44. Moulded Pulp Packaging - Grade Comparison and Applications
• Table 45. Edible Packaging Systems - Materials, Properties, and Applications
• Table 46. Cellulose-Based Film Grades - Properties and Applications
• Table 47. Algae-Based Packaging Materials - Technology Landscape
• Table 48. Paper vs Plastic Packaging - Comparative Lifecycle Performance
• Table 49. Types of bio-based plastics and fossil-fuel-based plastics
• Table 50. Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers.
• Table 51. Processes for bioplastics in packaging.
• Table 52. LDPE film versus PLA, 2019-24 (USD/tonne).
• Table 53. PLA properties for packaging applications.
• Table 54. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of PHAs in packaging.
• Table 55. Major polymers found in the extracellular covering of different algae.
• Table 56. Market overview for cellulose microfibers (microfibrillated cellulose) in paperboard and packaging-market age, key benefits, applications and producers.
• Table 57. Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC).
• Table 58. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in packaging.
• Table 59. Applications of Bacterial Nanocellulose in Packaging.
• Table 60. Types of protein based-bioplastics, applications and companies.
• Table 61. Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size.
• Table 62. Companies developing algal-based bioplastics.
• Table 63. Overview of mycelium fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
• Table 64. Overview of chitosan-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
• Table 65. Commercial Examples of Chitosan-based Films and Coatings and Companies.
• Table 66. Bio-based naphtha markets and applications.
• Table 67. Bio-naphtha market value chain.
• Table 68. Commercial Examples of Bio-Naphtha Packaging and Companies.
• Table 69. Paper substrate characteristics and coating requirements.
• Table 70. Plastic substrate applications and sustainability challenges.
• Table 71. Substrate selection criteria and performance trade-offs.
• Table 72. Wet-Barrier Coatings Application methods and process optimization.
• Table 73. Wet-Barrier Coatings Performance benchmarking against alternatives.
• Table 74.Wet-Barrier Coatings Environmental Impact Assessment
• Table 75. Wax Coating Sustainability Credentials and Limitations.
• Table 76. Wax Coating Sustainability credentials and limitations.
• Table 77. Types of biobased coatings materials.
• Table 78. Water-based coating technologies.
• Table 79. Global bioplastics capacities by Material Type ('000 tonnes).
• Table 80. Bio-based polymer solutions.
• Table 81. Dispersion coating systems.
• Table 82. Nano-enhanced barrier materials.
• Table 83. Global Bioplastics Capacities by Material Type, 2024 ('000 tonnes).
• Table 84. Bio-Based Polymer Solutions: Barrier Performance and Commercial Readiness.
• Table 85. Applications of Barrier Nanocoatings in Packaging Sectors.
• Table 86. Waterborne Packaging Adhesive Market by Chemistry, 2025 (Millions USD)
• Table 87. PFAS Restrictions and Phase-Out Schedules.
• Table 88. PFAS Ban Impact by Region and Timeline.
• Table 89. Single-Use Plastics Directive: Scope, EPR Fees and Exemption Criteria for Qualifying Sustainable Materials.
• Table 90. PPWR Implementation Timeline and Coating-Relevant Compliance Obligations.
• Table 91. REACH Regulation: Key Requirements Affecting Barrier Coating Development.
• Table 92. International Food Contact Regulations and Safety Requirements.
• Table 93. FDA Food Contact Regulatory Pathways.
• Table 94. Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes: Global Overview.
• Table 95. EU Member State Circular Economy Action Plans.
• Table 96. US State-Level PFAS Bans and Restrictions in Packaging.
• Table 97. North American Environmental Protection Initiatives Relevant to Sustainable Packaging.
• Table 98. Asia-Pacific Regulatory Development: Sustainable Packaging Frameworks.
• Table 99. Emerging Market Regulatory Development Trends.
• Table 100. Industry Consortium Initiatives.
• Table 101. Collaborative Compliance Framework Models.
• Table 102. Certification and Testing Protocols for Sustainable Packaging Materials and Coatings.
• Table 103. Overview of the recycling technologies.
• Table 104. Polymer Types, Use, and Mechanical Recycling Recovery Rates.
• Table 105. Composition of Plastic Waste Streams and Chemical Recycling Applicability.
• Table 106. Comparison of Mechanical and Advanced Chemical Recycling.
• Table 107. Advanced Plastics Recycling Capacities by Technology and Company.
• Table 108. Example chemically recycled plastic products.
• Table 109. Life Cycle Assessments of Advanced Chemical Recycling Processes.
• Table 110. Summary of Non-Catalytic Pyrolysis Technologies.
• Table 111. Summary of catalytic pyrolysis technologies.
• Table 112. Summary of pyrolysis technique under different operating conditions.
• Table 113. Biomass materials and their bio-oil yield.
• Table 114. Biofuel production cost from the biomass pyrolysis process.
• Table 115. Pyrolysis Companies and Plant Capacities, Current and Planned (2026)
• Table 116. Gasification Technology Developers and Capacities.
• Table 117. Summary of gasification technologies.
• Table 118. Advanced recycling (Gasification) companies.
• Table 119. Summary of dissolution technologies.
• Table 120. Advanced recycling (Dissolution) companies
• Table 121. Depolymerisation processes for PET, PU, PC and PA, products and yields.
• Table 122. Summary of hydrolysis technologies-feedstocks, process, outputs, commercial maturity and technology developers.
• Table 123. Summary of Enzymolysis technologies-feedstocks, process, outputs, commercial maturity and technology developers.
• Table 124. Summary of methanolysis technologies-feedstocks, process, outputs, commercial maturity and technology developers.
• Table 125. Summary of glycolysis technologies-feedstocks, process, outputs, commercial maturity and technology developers.
• Table 126. Summary of aminolysis technologies.
• Table 127. Advanced recycling (Depolymerisation) companies and capacities (current and planned).
• Table 128. Overview of hydrothermal cracking for advanced chemical recycling.
• Table 129. Overview of Pyrolysis with in-line reforming for advanced chemical recycling.
• Table 130. Overview of microwave-assisted pyrolysis for advanced chemical recycling.
• Table 131. Overview of plasma pyrolysis for advanced chemical recycling.
• Table 132. Overview of plasma gasification for advanced chemical recycling.
• Table 133. Mono-Material Coating Approaches for Recyclability.
• Table 134. Mono-material coating approaches.
• Table 135. Major Forest Certification Schemes - Comparative Overview
• Table 136. Chain-of-Custody Certification - Key Standards and Requirements
• Table 137.Global Market for Sustainable Paper and Board Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes).
• Table 138. The Global Market for Sustainable Paper and Board Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 139. Pros and Cons of Different Food Packaging Material Types.
• Table 140.Bioplastics Properties vs Conventional Polymers for Flexible Food Packaging.
• Table 141. Active Biodegradable Films and their food applications.
• Table 142. Intelligent Biodegradable Films.
• Table 143. Bio-Based Oxygen Scavenger Technologies - Performance, Activation, and Commercial Status
• Table 144. Natural Antimicrobial Agents in Active Packaging - Efficacy, Spectrum, and Regulatory Status
• Table 145. Bio-Based Freshness Sensor Technologies - Active Agent, Target Analyte, and Application
• Table 146. Edible films and coatings market summary.
• Table 147. The Global Market for Sustainable Food Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes)
• Table 148. The Global Market for Sustainable Food Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 149. Typical Applications for Bioplastics in Flexible Packaging.
• Table 150. PHA Film Grades - Properties and Commercial Comparison
• Table 151. PBAT Film Key Properties vs. Comparable Flexible Film Materials
• Table 152. TPS Film Properties by Formulation Type
• Table 153. Comparison of bioplastics' (PLA and PHAs) properties to other common polymers used in product packaging.
• Table 154. Typical applications for bioplastics in flexible packaging.
• Table 155. All-PP Monomaterial Structure Types - Barrier Performance and Recycling Compatibility
• Table 156. Design-for-Recycling Criteria for Flexible Packaging - Key Parameters
• Table 157. High-Strength Paper Barrier Coating Systems - Performance and Recyclability
• Table 158. Paper-Plastic Hybrid Separable Structures - Separation Mechanism and Recyclability
• Table 159. Glassine and Greaseproof Paper Grades - Properties and Applications
• Table 160. Bio-PE Film Grades - Properties vs. Fossil PE
• Table 161. Bio-PET and PEF Film Properties vs. Fossil PET
• Table 162. Cellulose Film Grades - Barrier Performance and Applications
• Table 163. Ultra-Thin Barrier Coating Technologies - Thickness, Performance, and Recyclability
• Table 164. Downgauging Technologies - Gauge Reduction Potential and Performance Impact
• Table 165. Conventional vs. Resource-Efficient Multi-Layer Flexible Structures
• Table 166. The Global Market for Sustainable Flexible Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes)
• Table 167. The Global Market for Sustainable Flexible Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 168. rPET Mechanical Recycling Grades - Quality, Applications, and Price Benchmarks
• Table 169. rHDPE Grades - Quality Characteristics, Food Contact Status, and Applications
• Table 170. PCR Polypropylene Supply Constraints and Commercial Applications
• Table 171. Bio-PET Bottle - Commercial Grades, Bio-Content, and Performance vs. Fossil PET
• Table 172. Bio-PE Rigid Container Grades - Properties, Applications, and Commercial Status
• Table 173. Typical applications for bioplastics in rigid packaging.
• Table 174. Standardized Refill Container Systems - Commercial Examples and Performance
• Table 175. Mycelium Composite Packaging - Properties vs. Conventional Protective Packaging
• Table 176. Moulded Pulp Grades - Properties, Applications, and Leading Producers
• Table 177. The Global Market for Sustainable Rigid Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes)
• Table 178. The Global Market for Sustainable Rigid Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 179. CO2 utilization and removal pathways.
• Table 180. CO2 utilization products developed by chemical and plastic producers.
• Table 181. Sustainable Barrier Coating Technologies for Paper Substrates - Performance and Recyclability
• Table 182. Sustainable Barrier Coatings on Plastic Film Substrates - Performance and Recycling Compatibility
• Table 183. Extrusion Coating Materials for Sustainable Packaging - Process Parameters and Performance
• Table 184. Wet-Coating Process Technologies - Speed, Coat Weight, and Application Suitability
• Table 185. Wax Coating Types - Sustainability Profile, Barrier Performance, and Recyclability
• Table 186. Polyethylene Coating Grades - Properties, Sustainability, and Application Range
• Table 187. Polypropylene Coating Grades - Application Parameters and Sustainability Profile
• Table 188. Bio-PE Coating Applications - Deployment Examples and Performance vs. Fossil PE
• Table 189. PVOH Coating Grades - Performance Characteristics and Recyclability
• Table 190. EVOH Grade Specifications - Barrier Performance and Humidity Dependence
• Table 191. Sustainable Barrier Coating Technologies - Comprehensive Performance Comparison
• Table 192. Aluminium and Ceramic Deposition Techniques - Barrier Performance Comparison
• Table 193. Aluminium Barrier Coating Recyclability - Thickness Thresholds and Stream Compatibility
• Table 194. Natural Wax Types for Packaging - Properties, Applications, and Sustainability
• Table 195. Synthetic Wax Coating Types - Performance, Processability, and Recyclability
• Table 196. Wax Coating Biodegradability - Environmental Profiles
• Table 197. Silicon Oxide Coating Technologies - Performance and Applications
• Table 198. Natural Polymer Coatings - Barrier Properties and Sustainability Profile
• Table 199. Seaweed-Based Barrier Coatings - Polysaccharide Types and Performance
• Table 200. PHA Barrier Coating Grades - Properties and Application Performance
• Table 201. Protein-Based Barrier Coating Materials - Performance and Commercial Status
• Table 202. Global Active and Intelligent Packaging Market by Technology Type, 2025 and 2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 203. Global Sustainable Active and Intelligent Packaging Market by Application Sector, 2025-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 204. Bio-Based Oxygen Scavenger Technologies - Performance and Commercial Status
• Table 205. Natural Antimicrobial Agents in Active Packaging - Efficacy and Regulatory Status
• Table 206. Intelligent and Smart Packaging Technologies - Bio-Based and Sustainable Systems
• Table 207. Edible Film and Coating Systems - Biopolymer Substrates and Active Compound Combinations
• Table 208. Global Sustainable Active and Intelligent Packaging Market by Technology Type, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 209. Global Sustainable Active and Intelligent Packaging Market by Region, 2025-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 210. Global Packaging Adhesive Market Structure, 2025
• Table 211. Global Packaging Adhesive Market by Technology Family, 2025 and 2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 212. Packaging Adhesive Value Chain - Key Players by Stage
• Table 213. Leading Packaging Adhesive Suppliers - Sustainability Portfolio Assessment, 2025
• Table 214. Key Packaging Adhesive Raw Materials - Cost, Source, and Bio-Based Alternatives
• Table 215. EPR Eco-Modulation Impact on Packaging Adhesive Specification - Selected Markets
• Table 216. Food Packaging Adhesive Compliance Requirements - EU Framework
• Table 217. Acrylic PSA Performance Specifications by Application
• Table 218. Natural-Based Adhesive Systems - Properties and Packaging Applications
• Table 219. Bio-Based Hot Melt Adhesive Development Landscape
• Table 220. Corrugated Board Adhesive System Specifications
• Table 221. Flexible Packaging Adhesive System - Application Performance Requirements
• Table 222. Packaging Adhesive Market by Food Application Segment, 2025 (Millions USD)
• Table 223. Packaging Adhesive Market by Beverage Application, 2025 (Millions USD)
• Table 224. Packaging Adhesive Market by Non-Food Application, 2025 (Millions USD)
• Table 225. Global Packaging Bioadhesive Market by End-Use and Technology, 2025-2036 (Millions USD)
• Table 226. Lactips plastic pellets.
• Table 227. Oji Holdings CNF products.

List of Figures

• Figure 1. Global packaging market by material type.
• Figure 2. Unilever's Magnum ice cream tub using 100% chemically recycled PP .
• Figure 3. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Materials, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Figure 4. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Materials, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 5. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Product Type, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Figure 6. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Packaging Product Type, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 7. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by End-Use Market, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Figure 8. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by End-Use Market, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 9. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Region, 2023-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
• Figure 10. Global Sustainable Packaging Market by Region, 2023-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 11. Packaging lifecycle .
• Figure 12. Routes for synthesizing polymers from fossil-based and bio-based resources.
• Figure 13. Organization and morphology of cellulose synthesizing terminal complexes (TCs) in different organisms.
• Figure 14. Biosynthesis of (a) wood cellulose (b) tunicate cellulose and (c) BC.
• Figure 15. Cellulose microfibrils and nanofibrils.
• Figure 16. TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals.
• Figure 17. CNC slurry.
• Figure 18. CNF gel.
• Figure 19. Bacterial nanocellulose shapes
• Figure 20. BLOOM masterbatch from Algix.
• Figure 21. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam.
• Figure 22. Life cycle of biopolymer packaging materials.
• Figure 23. Current management systems for waste plastics.
• Figure 24. Global polymer demand 2022-2040, segmented by technology, million metric tons.
• Figure 25. Global demand by recycling process, 2020-2040, million metric tons.
• Figure 26. Market map for advanced recycling.
• Figure 27. Value chain for advanced plastics recycling market.
• Figure 28. Schematic layout of a pyrolysis plant.
• Figure 29. Waste plastic production pathways to (A) diesel and (B) gasoline
• Figure 30. Schematic for Pyrolysis of Scrap Tires.
• Figure 31. Used tires conversion process.
• Figure 32. SWOT analysis-pyrolysis for advanced recycling.
• Figure 33. Overview of biogas utilization.
• Figure 34. Biogas and biomethane pathways.
• Figure 35. SWOT analysis-gasification for advanced recycling.
• Figure 36. SWOT analysis-dissoluton for advanced recycling.
• Figure 37. Products obtained through the different solvolysis pathways of PET, PU, and PA.
• Figure 38. SWOT analysis-Hydrolysis for advanced chemical recycling.
• Figure 39. SWOT analysis-Enzymolysis for advanced chemical recycling.
• Figure 40. SWOT analysis-Methanolysis for advanced chemical recycling.
• Figure 41. Mondelez confectionery packaging using chemically recycled PCR .
• Figure 42. SWOT analysis-Glycolysis for advanced chemical recycling.
• Figure 43. SWOT analysis-Aminolysis for advanced chemical recycling.
• Figure 44. Kit Kat packaged in paper flow wrap.
• Figure 45. Quality Street paper-based chocolate packaging.
• Figure 46. Smarties paper-based chocolate packaging.
• Figure 47. The global market for sustainable paper & board packaging by material type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes).
• Figure 48. The Global Market for Sustainable Paper and Board Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 49. Types of bio-based materials used for antimicrobial food packaging application.
• Figure 50. Water soluble packaging by Notpla.
• Figure 51. Examples of edible films in food packaging.
• Figure 52. The Global Market for Sustainable Food Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 53. mondi mono-material standup pouches
• Figure 54. Rezorce mono-material PP carton lifecycle.
• Figure 55. Haleon mono-material blister packaging development.
• Figure 56. The Global Market for Sustainable Flexible Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes)
• Figure 57. The Global Market for Sustainable Flexible Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 58. The Global Market for Sustainable Rigid Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 ('000 tonnes)
• Figure 59. The Global Market for Sustainable Rigid Packaging by Material Type, 2019-2036 (Millions USD)
• Figure 60. Applications for CO2.
• Figure 61. Life cycle of CO2-derived products and services.
• Figure 62. Conversion pathways for CO2-derived polymeric materials
• Figure 63. Pluumo.
• Figure 64. Anpoly cellulose nanofiber hydrogel.
• Figure 65. MEDICELLU-TM.
• Figure 66. Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet.
• Figure 67. Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric.
• Figure 68. CNF nonwoven fabric.
• Figure 69. Passionfruit wrapped in Xgo Circular packaging.
• Figure 70. Be Green Packaging molded fiber products.
• Figure 71. Beyond Meat Molded Fiber Sausage Tray.
• Figure 72. BIOLO e-commerce mailer bag made from PHA.
• Figure 73. Reusable and recyclable foodservice cups, lids, and straws from Joinease Hong Kong Ltd., made with plant-based NuPlastiQ BioPolymer from BioLogiQ, Inc.
• Figure 74. Fiber-based screw cap.
• Figure 75. Molded fiber trays for contact lenses.
• Figure 76. SEELCAP ONEGO.
• Figure 77. CJ CheilJedang's biodegradable PHA-based wrapper for shipping products.
• Figure 78. CuanSave film.
• Figure 79. Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging beerGUARD molded fiber trays.
• Figure 80. ELLEX products.
• Figure 81. CNF-reinforced PP compounds.
• Figure 82. Kirekira! toilet wipes.
• Figure 83. Edible packaging from Dissolves.
• Figure 84. Rheocrysta spray.
• Figure 85. DKS CNF products.
• Figure 86. Molded fiber plastic rings.
• Figure 87. Mushroom leather.
• Figure 88. Evoware edible seaweed-based packaging
• Figure 89. Photograph (a) and micrograph (b) of mineral/ MFC composite showing the high viscosity and fibrillar structure.
• Figure 90. Forest and Whale container.
• Figure 91. PHA production process.
• Figure 92. Soy Silvestre's wheatgrass shots.
• Figure 93. Genera molded fiber meat trays.
• Figure 94. AVAPTM process.
• Figure 95. GreenPower+-TM process.
• Figure 96. Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials.
• Figure 97. CNF gel.
• Figure 98. Block nanocellulose material.
• Figure 99. CNF products developed by Hokuetsu.
• Figure 100. Unilever Carte D'Or ice cream packaging.
• Figure 101. Kami Shoji CNF products.
• Figure 102. Matrix Pack molded-fiber beverage cup lid.
• Figure 103. Molded fiber Labeling applied to products.
• Figure 104. IPA synthesis method.
• Figure 105. Compostable water pod.
• Figure 106. Coca-cola paper bottle prototype.
• Figure 107. Papierfabrik Meldorf's grass-based packaging materials .
• Figure 108. PulPac dry molded fiber packaging for cosmetics.
• Figure 109. Example of Qwarzo grease barrier coating.
• Figure 110. XCNF.
• Figure 111: Innventia AB movable nanocellulose demo plant.
• Figure 112. Molded fiber tray.
• Figure 113. Shellworks packaging containers.
• Figure 114. Thales packaging incorporating Fibrease.
• Figure 115. Molded pulp bottles.
• Figure 116. Sulapac cosmetics containers.
• Figure 117. Sulzer equipment for PLA polymerization processing.
• Figure 118. Molded fiber laundry detergent bottle.
• Figure 119. Tanbark's clamshell product.
• Figure 120. Silver / CNF composite dispersions.
• Figure 121. CNF/nanosilver powder.
• Figure 122. Corbion FDCA production process.
• Figure 123. UFP Technologies, Inc. product examples.
• Figure 124. UPM biorefinery process.
• Figure 125. Varden coffee pod.
• Figure 126. Vegea production process.
• Figure 127. Worn Again products.
• Figure 128. npulp packaging.
• Figure 129. Western Pulp Products corner protectors.
• Figure 130. S-CNF in powder form.