Perspectives on Eco-Friendly Food Packaging: Challenges, Solutions, and Trends

The development of sustainable packaging in the food industry is essential to meet the growing demand for more environmentally friendly practices and to contribute to mate- rial circularity and solid waste reduction. In this context, this review explores the main categories of sustainable packaging in the food industry, including recyclable, reusable, biodegradable, and compostable packages, highlighting the materials used, their charac- teristics, advantages, and limitations. Furthermore, it...