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| Криховець О. В. | № 2 (71) | 181-192 |
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This work is devoted to analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of using bioplastic materials in the production of environmentally friendly packaging, as well as researching technologies for their processing. The market for bioplastic materials is showing a stable upward trend, particularly in the packaging sector. Replacing traditional polymers with bioplastics cannot be considered a universal solution to the problems associated with the use of packaging materials. In the near future, both conventional plastics and bioplastics are expected to be used as packaging materials. This necessitates the development of effective programs for the sustainable use of polymer materials, which involves the introduction of systems for the collection, recycling, and reuse of packaging waste after the end of its useful life. The inclusion of recycling as one of the key stages of disposal is extremely important. For traditional plastics that are not capable of natural decomposition, recycling has long been considered the basic and most rational way to manage waste. However, when it comes to biodegradable bioplastics, recycling is often overlooked because their biodegradability is mistakenly considered the only or entirely sufficient method of disposal. This approach is ineffective, as disposal without prior material recovery leads to the loss of valuable bio-raw materials that could be reused in production. Increasing the volume of waste recycling is economically viable. The use of mechanical and chemical recycling technologies not only minimizes the amount of waste going to landfills, but also contributes to the conservation of natural resources and increases the efficiency of raw material use, forming the basis for a circular economy in the packaging sector. An important prerequisite for improving the efficiency of bioplastic packaging recycling is the creation of separate waste collection streams depending on their physical and chemical properties.
Keywords: bioplastics, eco-friendly packaging, recycling, circular economy.
doi: 10.32403/1998-6912-2025-2-71-181-192
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