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Information × Registration Number 0224U033145, (0124U002725) , R & D reports Title Improved use of environmentally friendly biodegradable packaging for dairy products (BIOPACK Dairy) popup.stage_title Виконання лабораторних досліджень технологічних властивостей біорозкладних паковань, підготовка та подання дослідницьких статтей відповідно до теми та участь у профільних науково-практичних конференціях. Head Verbytskyi Serhii В., Кандидат технічних наук Registration Date 19-12-2024 Organization Institute of Food Resources of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine popup.description1 The research work is aimed at scientific substantiation of the possibility and feasibility of using environmentally friendly biodegradable packaging of liquid and solid dairy products and butter using different types of biodegradable materials in the practice of the dairy industry. popup.description2  The work was carried out by the Institute of Food Resources of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in cooperation with the Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technology on the topic “Improved use of environmentally friendly biodegradable packaging for dairy products (BIOPACK Dairy)”. The main problem is the significant environmental impact of traditional plastic packaging. The use of biodegradable materials has the potential to reduce the ecological footprint, promote composting and minimize the use of petroleum-based resources. The aim was to investigate the properties of biodegradable packaging, its compatibility with dairy products, and to assess the possibilities of introducing domestic production of such materials. The project objectives were to study the environmental friendliness of biodegradable packaging, assess the mechanical and chemical resistance of the materials, conduct a sociological survey on consumer perception, and analyze economic barriers and institutional aspects. Various biopolymers including polylactides (PLA), polyhydroxybutyrate (PHA), and starch-based blends were investigated during the project. PLA provides high moisture barrier properties but requires refinement to improve thermal resistance. The materials meet EU standards for biodegradability. Pollution is reduced due to their ability to be composted. Most consumers have a positive attitude towards organic packaging, although cost remains a key barrier. There are discrepancies in international and national requirements for bio-packaging. Biodegradable packaging is a promising solution for the food industry, particularly the dairy sector. The results demonstrate the feasibility of combinable materials to expand the range of eco-packaging. Further research is needed to reduce production costs and improve materials. Product Description popup.authors Verbytskyi Serhii B. Kozachenko Olha B. Minorova Antonina V. Nedorizaniuk Liana P. Patsera Nataliia M. popup.nrat_date 2024-12-19 Close