Improper disposal of biodegradable packaging[packaging?:DCP-H series packaging sample cutter plotter] material in landfills will cause serious waste problems. For biodegradable packaging material cannot decompose in landfills as they get cut off from air and sun which is essential for decomposing of biodegradable packaging.
Large agricultural farms are used to produce the corn (major contributor to biodegradable packaging material) for manufacturing biodegradable packaging. This means huge amounts of fertilizers and pesticides are used to grow the biodegradable packaging.
Also many biodegradable packaging are vulnerable to water. If they become wet during transportation or use, they will deteriorate, affecting the packaged products. When mixed with plastic[plastic?:Plastic sample cutting machine] meant for recycling, it can hamper the recycling procedure. Most are not reusable.
Manufacturing of biodegradable packaging may end up using more resources than for conventional packaging.
