 The current global waste crisis is a major concern due to the lack of effective solutions. Renewable waste materials offer a promising alternative to traditional petrochemical-based plastics, with many benefits including lower costs, improved environmental performance, and increased user-friendliness. Biopolymers derived from waste materials have the potential to replace petrochemical-based plastics in various applications, such as food packaging. The use of these biopolymers could help reduce the amount of waste produced and improve the environmental impact of the food packaging industry.