The global need for sustainable packaging grows as awareness and regulation for greener initiatives are adopted by regulators and corporations. The Biodegradable Packaging Patent Forecast® is interested in biodegradable, compostable, or otherwise environmentally friendly packaging such as films, contains, wrappers, etc. Single-product packaging (e.g. single soda pop bottle, etc.) is not considered in this analysis.
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Basf Group
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Novamont
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Mitsubishi Corporation
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Cj Cheil Jedang
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Procter & Gamble
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Kimberly-Clark
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Kuraray
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Kaneka
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Westrock MWV
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| Categorization and Classification | Patents and Published Applications |
|---|---|
| 1502 | |
| 993 Mixtures & Compositions , 423 Polymers , 86 Boards | |
| 1984 | |
| 519 Films & Wrappers , 302 Pods , 270 Sealed Containers , 231 Unsealed Containers , 184 Pouches & Bags , 168 Liquids/Gases , 144 Edible , 74 Spacers/Insulation , 66 Tape/Adhesive/Fastners , 20 Tubes , 6 Flying | |
| 514 | |
| 360 Materials , 154 Structures | |
