 Food waste is a major global issue, with over 90% of leftovers from food packaging factories being dumped into landfills. To address this problem, companies are increasingly turning to eco-friendly materials for packaging, resulting in longer shelf lives for food products. Natural materials are also needed for packaging, along with active substances that can extend the freshness of food items. One such innovation is antimicrobial packaging, which uses natural antioxidants and inorganic nanoparticles send piece to protect against bacteria and other microbes. Additionally, biodegradable packaging is another popular option, as it will eventually break down and disintegrate. Finally, a growing trend in the active and smart food packaging sector is the use of natural antioxidant chemicals and inorganic end piece, which offers stronger antibacterial and antioxidant properties, UV light protection, water vapor permeability, oxygen scavenging, and minimal environmental impact. This article was authored by Akshita Bose, Svarup Roy, Vinay Kumar Pandey, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.