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title: Edible Packaging
type: technology
url: "https://www.envisioning.com/research/fabric/edible-packaging"
hub: fabric
summary: Consumable or compostable packaging made from food-safe biopolymers to reduce plastic waste
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# Edible Packaging

Consumable or compostable packaging made from food-safe biopolymers to reduce plastic waste
- Technology Readiness Level: 7/9
- Impact: 4/5
- Investment: 4/5
Edible packaging uses materials—polysaccharides, proteins, lipids—that can be safely consumed or rapidly biodegraded, reducing plastic waste. Diffusion underway; commercial products exist for specific applications (e.g., edible films for food). Challenges include barrier properties, shelf life, and cost. Research continues into improved formulations and broader adoption as alternatives to plastic.

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Source: Envisioning — Technology Research Institute (https://www.envisioning.com/research/fabric/edible-packaging)