| Abstract Scope |
The end-of-life challenges of multi-layer flexible plastics contribute significantly to microplastic pollution, with over 70% ending up in oceans or landfills. The difficulty in recycling these laminated films drives the need for sustainable alternatives. In response to evolving EPR regulations, a biobased packaging solutions using direct biopolymers and polymerized biomolecules from agro, food, and marine waste is developed. A Gen-AI driven ICME framework is developed to create a comprehensive database integrating material properties, functional and non-functional characteristics, and manufacturing process knowledge repositories. This approach facilitates a data-driven recommendation system for accelerated product development of biobased flexible films, evaluating performance, cost, feasibility, end-of-life impacts and overall life cycle sustainability. We illustrate this platform using Cosmetic packaging example for secondary packaging. The platform supports knowledge assisted decision-making, promoting a transition from conventional plastics to sustainable, biobased packaging materials. |