The Sustainable Packaging Research Group at VU is working on developing eco-friendly packaging made from agricultural waste. This presentation will discuss:

• The creation of functional biopackaging materials that are biodegradable by using local agricultural wastes or by-products. Both the physico-mechanical and end-of-life (compostability, environmental degradation) performance of the materials will be evaluated using state-of-the art laboratory techniques
• Develop and apply novel methods to characterise and simulate the random shocks and vibrations that occur during the transportation to ensure that the new packaging materials are fit-for-purpose
• The establishment of the Australian Packaging Innovation Laboratory at VU.

Join this sessions to understand:

• Important consideration for using bio-polymers for packaging applications
• Better characterisation of distribution hazards to optimise packaging design
• Why using laboratory tests for packaging compliance and development is important