Thinking Outside the Box: Identifying Materials Innovations in Packaging

Packaging industry requires innovations, but consumer preferences present complex dichotomies between performance and packaging waste. Emerging developers are targeting new materials that improve performance and/or end-of-life. In this report, we analyze emerging additives, coatings, thermal management materials, and structural materials on performance and end-of-life and highlight companies developing these materials. We then identify the most promising materials for packaging, as well as mid-term and long-term packaging options.