Well-known American consulting firm Frost & Sullivan recently released North America Biodegradable Packaging Market Analysis Report. As people attach importance to environmental protection and health, bio-degradable plastics in the packaging area of growing demand, manufacturers will also be resulting in new capacity. Expected over the next few years, the demand for biodegradable packaging materials will continue to grow.

Biodegradable Materials be able to break down rely on the role of micro-organisms, it is used for the packaging materials can significantly reduce the volume of trash. Because of a good fresh-keeping effect, about 41% of biodegradable packaging being used for food preservation.

Since 1990, the global production of biodegradable plastics increased rapidly, about 60% biodegradable plastics were used in packaging industry.

Expected by 2011, biodegradable plastic packaging production will reach 116,000 tons, with an average annual growth rate of 22%.