Global demand for bioplastics expected to quadruple by 2013

Linda Casey -- Packaging Digest, 7/12/2011 11:27:21 AM

A new report--The Global Outlook for Biodegradable Packaging--says rising oil prices and fossil fuel depletion will increase interest in the use of plant-based polymers. These drivers are expected push global demand for biodegradable or plant-based plastic, causing it to quadruple by 2013.

Researchers did note that bioplastics currently accounts for less than 10 percent of global plastics use, and the sector faces increasing regulation and more competition as large corporations move in on the industry. The study noted that sector growth is around 17 to 20 percent a year since 2006, though.

The report also provides an overview of the biodegradable packaging market in Europe, the U.S. and Asia-Pacific, provides in-depth analysis of the leading players and cutting-edge technology pushing the market forward, provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory and legislative framework in Europe, the U.S. and Asia-Pacific, outlines the key cost factors inhibiting development of biodegradable packaging, and explores the future of the biodegradable packaging market, and what types of product are best placed to benefit from expansion.

More information about the report can be found at the ReportLinker website - www.reportlinker.com

Talkback

We would love your feedback!

Featured Company

SATO

SATO is a pioneer and leading global provider of integrated Automatic Identification and Data Collection solutions that leverage barcode and RFID technologies. SATO manufactures innovative, reliable auto-identification systems and offers complete... more
ECONOCORP, INC.

ECONOCORP, INC. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of ECONOSEAL cartoning, trayforming, and casepacking caters to moderate volume users and features simplicity in design, operation, and maintenance. ECONOSEALS handle paperboard and corrugated... more
QuickLabel Systems

QuickLabel Systems makes and sells digital color label printers and barcode label printers for use by manufacturers of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and more... more
Bosch Packaging Technology

Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. is one of the world's leading suppliers of packaging machinery. Our diverse portfolio of packaging machines, including the well known Doboy brand, includes robotic automation with pick & place robots (delta robots)... more
Hitachi America, Ltd.

Hitachi America Ltd., Industrial Components & Equipment Division, supplies a broad range of industrial products and services. The division supplies sophisticated industrial equipment, components and services for application in pharmaceutical... more
Markem-Imaje

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems and RFID-based systems. Markem-Imaje... more
Fogg Filler

Fogg is a world leader in the design and manufacture of rotary filling, rinsing, capping and enclosure systems for free flowing and viscous liquids. Fogg serves a growing number of dairy, spirits, water, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and... more
Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems and RFID-based systems. Markem-Imaje... more
Microscan Systems, Inc.

Microscan develops barcode and machine vision products that help manufacturers reduce costs, increase yields, improve product quality, and comply with regulations. Designed for precision applications, Microscan's line of 1D and 2D barcode readers... more
Thermo Scientific

Thermo Scientific Product Inspection and Processing equipment protects your brands by ensuring the quality, accuracy, efficiency and safety of your products. With more than 50 years of making sure little things don't turn into big problems, we know... more
Domino North America

DOMINO is one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital printing solutions and is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. Our products are used for date coding, product marking, serialization and variable printing. Among our customers... more
Teledyne DALSA

Teledyne DALSA is a world leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for the machine vision market. Teledyne DALSA image sensors, cameras, smart cameras, frame grabbers, software and vision solutions are used in... more