Antimicrobial biodegradable packaging for takeaway and bakeries

预计由于新冠肺炎的传播，全球经济将发生重大变化。目前的疫情将不可避免地导致对卫生包装产品的需求增加，并继续推动减少碳和塑料垃圾。我们的目标是开发抗微生物可生物降解(ABD)包装膜，用于外卖、面包店和面包机(如三明治、手工面包和酥皮糕点)中包装冷藏或冷冻食品，具有更好的抗微生物性能。这种薄膜不会增加对环境的负担，不像当代传统的塑料包装膜，当被遗弃时，它会降解。它将在区域内生产，减少碳足迹，并创造当地就业机会。它将能够在国际上生产，增加英国的出口和英国经济的竞争力。

Significant changes due to the spread of COVID-19 are expected in the global economy. The current pandemic situation will inevitably lead to an increased demand for hygienically packaged products and the continued drive toward a reduction in carbon and plastic waste. We aim to develop anti-microbial, biodegradable (ABD) wrapping film designed for packing cold or chilled food products in takeaways, bakeries and bread-makers (e.g. sandwiches, artisan bread and shortcrust pastry) with improved anti-microbial properties. This film will not increase the burden on the environment, unlike contemporary conventional plastic wrapping films when left behind it will degrade. It will be produced regionally reducing its carbon footprint and creating local employment opportunities. It will be capable of being produced internationally adding to UK exports, and competitiveness of the British economy.