Abstract
In Europe, food packaging is considered to be an important medium for preserving food and reducing its wastage. Plastic is the most widely used food packaging material in Europe, owing to its versatility and unique properties. Although the majority of plastic food packaging is made from petrochemical-based resources, new sustainability trends have triggered a shift to plastics made from renewable, plant-based resources, i.e. biobased plastics. Currently the use of biobased plastics is at odds with the circular economy principles, due to constraints associated with their end-of-life management. This article stresses the importance of evaluating the sustainability of any new trends, for truly sustainable practices to be developed and promoted.
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