플라스틱 대체 : 세계의 지속가능 포장 시장(2026-2036)

The global packaging industry stands at a defining inflection point. Valued at more than $1 trillion, it is one of the world's largest manufacturing sectors - and one of its most scrutinised. Plastics dominate, accounting for nearly two-thirds of flexible packaging formats, yet they have become the symbol of a linear economy that consumers, regulators, and brand owners are under mounting pressure to dismantle. The decade from 2026 to 2036 will be the period in which sustainable packaging transitions from a niche commitment to a structural requirement across virtually every end-use market.

Sustainable packaging is no longer defined simply by the materials from which it is made. The leading frameworks - from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's circular economy principles to the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - define it as packaging designed across its entire lifecycle: from renewable or recycled feedstocks, manufactured with lower energy and carbon intensity, optimised for recyclability or compostability, and capable of re-entering biological or technical material cycles at end of life. Crucially, it must also meet the functional, food safety, and cost requirements demanded at commercial scale.

The global market for sustainable packaging materials is growing rapidly, driven by converging forces: legislative pressure in Europe, North America, and Asia; accelerating brand owner commitments to recycled content and carbon reduction targets; growing consumer willingness to pay a premium for credibly sustainable products; and a wave of material and technology innovation that is making sustainable alternatives genuinely cost-competitive with conventional plastics. Key material categories include bio-based and biodegradable polymers such as PLA, PHA, PBAT, and starch blends; paper, fibre, and moulded pulp formats; cellulose-based films; aluminium and glass for premium reusable applications; and emerging materials including mycelium composites, seaweed-based films, and protein-based bioplastics.

Barrier technology is the critical enabling layer of the sustainable packaging transition. The functional performance gap between conventional multilayer plastic laminates - which deliver outstanding oxygen, moisture, and grease resistance - and sustainable monomaterial or paper-based alternatives has historically been the primary commercial obstacle to substitution. That gap is now closing rapidly. Sustainable barrier coatings - including bio-based PVOH and EVOH, thermoplastic polymer coatings, silicone and natural wax systems, and next-generation nanocellulose and mineral coatings - are enabling paper and fibre substrates to meet the shelf-life and food safety requirements of demanding food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

The transition is not without complexity. Compostable packaging faces infrastructure constraints; the contamination of conventional plastic recycling streams by bioplastics remains a live technical and regulatory challenge; chemical recycling technologies are scaling but not yet cost-parity with virgin polymer production; and the economics of bio-based feedstocks remain sensitive to agricultural commodity cycles and policy support. PFAS phase-outs across grease-resistant food packaging applications are creating both urgency and opportunity for alternative barrier solutions.

Beyond Plastic: The Global Sustainable Packaging Market 2026-2036 is a comprehensive market intelligence report providing in-depth analysis of the materials, technologies, market segments, applications, and competitive landscape shaping the global transition to sustainable packaging. Drawing on primary interviews with manufacturers and technology developers, quantitative market forecasting, lifecycle assessment data, and commercial case studies, the report equips strategic planners, investors, material scientists, packaging technologists, and brand owners with the intelligence required to navigate one of the most rapidly evolving sectors in global manufacturing.

The report is structured across six substantive chapters:

• Executive Summary - Key market data, sizing, and forecasts for sustainable packaging by material type, packaging format, end-use market, and geography, including revenue and volume data from 2023 to 2036, material pricing benchmarks, leading commercial products, market trends, growth drivers, and the principal challenges facing biodegradable and compostable packaging adoption.
• Introduction - A detailed framework for sustainable packaging, covering definitions, material typologies (biodegradable, compostable, bio-based, reusable, and upcycled), packaging lifecycle analysis from raw material sourcing through manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life, and a structured overview of sustainable barrier coatings and packaging adhesive systems.
• Sustainable Materials in Packaging - Technical deep-dives into the full spectrum of sustainable packaging materials, including conventional polymer comparisons; synthetic bio-based polymers (PLA, Bio-PET, Bio-PTT, Bio-PEF, Bio-PA, PBAT, PBS, Bio-PP); natural bio-based materials (PHA, starch blends, cellulose and nanocellulose, protein-based bioplastics, lipids and waxes, seaweed, and mycelium); sustainable barrier coatings; and sustainable adhesive technologies spanning waterborne, solvent-borne, hot melt, and radiation-curable systems.
• Packaging Recycling - Analysis of the full recycling technology landscape, including mechanical recycling, advanced chemical recycling (pyrolysis, gasification, dissolution, and depolymerisation), global recycling capacities, life cycle assessments, recycling challenges for coated and multilayer materials, and the impact of adhesive systems on recyclability.
• Markets and Applications - Sector-by-sector market analysis covering paper and board packaging, food packaging, flexible packaging, rigid packaging, carbon-capture-derived materials, sustainable barrier coatings markets, and packaging adhesives, with quantitative forecasts, commercial examples, and competitive dynamics for each segment.
• Company Profiles - Detailed profiles of >300 companies active across the sustainable packaging value chain, from material developers and converters to technology providers and brand-led innovators.

The report profiles the following companies: 9Fiber, Acorn Pulp Group, Actega, ADBioplastics, Advanced Biochemical (Thailand), Advanced Paper Forming, Aeropowder, AGRANA Staerke, Agrosustain, Ahlstrom-Munksjo, AIM Sweden, Akorn Technology, Alberta Innovates/Innotech Materials, Alter Eco Pulp, Alterpacks, AmicaTerra, An Phat Bioplastics, Anellotech, Ankor Bioplastics, ANPOLY, Apeel Sciences, Applied Bioplastics, Aquapak Polymers, Aquaspersions, Archer Daniel Midland (ADM), Archipelago Technology Group, Archroma, Arekapak, Arkema, Arrow Greentech, Attis Innovations, Asahi Kasei Chemicals, Avantium, Avani Eco, Avient Corporation, Balrampur Chini Mills, BASF, Berry Global, Be Green Packaging, Bioelements Group, Bio Fab NZ, BIO-FED, Biofibre, Biokemik, BIOLO, BioLogiQ, BIO-LUTIONS International, Biomass Resin Holdings, Biome Bioplastics, BIOTEC, Bio2Coat, Bioform Technologies, Biovox, Bioplastech, BioSmart Nano, BlockTexx, Blue Ocean Closures, Bluepha, BOBST, Borealis, Borregaard Chemcell, Brightplus, Buhl Paperform, Business Innovation Partners, CapaTec, Carbiolice, Carbios, Cass Materials, Cardia Bioplastics, CARAPAC, Celanese, Cellugy, Cellutech (Stora Enso), Celwise, Chemol Company (Seydel), Chemkey Advanced Materials Technology, Chinova Bioworks, Cirkla, CJ Biomaterials, CKF, Coastgrass, Constantia Flexibles, Corumat, Cruz Foam, CuanTec, Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, Daicel Polymer, Daio Paper, Danimer Scientific, DIC Corporation, DIC Products, DisSolves, DKS, Dow, DuFor Resins, DuPont, E6PR, EarthForm, Earthodic, Eastman Chemical, Ecologic Brands, Ecomann Biotechnology, Eco-Products, Eco-SQ, Ecoshell, EcoSynthetix, Ecovative Design, Ecovia Renewables and more......

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

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