Biopolymers are very often mentioned as an important element for sustainable packaging solutions in the context of subjects like plastic waste and circular economy. But how precisely is a biopolymer defined; which product characteristics can be achieved with them, and what possibilities for disposal are available? The term “biopolymer” will be more precisely defined in this article, and possible applications, trends and visions will be discussed without, however, ignoring the reality, facts and problems.
