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@article{187404,
        author = {Dr.Bhawal Ganesh Shivaji and Mr. More Kishor Dadasaheb and Lokhande Priya Kishor and Mhase Prachi Dilip},
        title = {Review on Biodegradable Packaging Material},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4629-4642},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187404},
        abstract = {The rapid increase in plastic waste from the pharmaceutical industry has drawn global concern due to its environmental persistence and contribution to microplastic pollution. Conventional polymeric materials, though cost-effective and durable, are non-biodegradable and contribute significantly to landfill accumulation. To address this challenge, biodegradable packaging materials derived from renewable sources are being explored as eco-friendly alternatives for drug packaging. Materials such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), starch-based polymers, and cellulose derivatives exhibit promising mechanical and barrier properties suitable for pharmaceutical use. This review highlights the recent advances, environmental impact, and challenges associated with biodegradable packaging materials, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize sustainable drug packaging and minimize plastic waste generation.},
        keywords = {Biodegradable packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, plastic waste reduction, sustainability, biopolymers},
        month = {November},
        }