Presents a holistic view of biobased packaging including preparation and characterization of different biobased packaging materials, environmental issues and economic considerations. Strong focus on materials applications and industrial relevance, with consideration of economic, environmental and sustainability aspects Biobased materials have attracted great deal of interest as sustainable, environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics for packaging applications Sustainable packaging is a field of global interest with huge potential environmental benefits Part of the successful Wiley Series in Renewable Resources