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Global paperboard packaging market was valued at US$ 108.08 Bn in 2013 and is anticipated to reach US$ 181.81 Bn by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2014-2020.

Just imagine, a super grid will allow Norway’s hydro-power to light up a restaurant in Italy, Belgium’s wind farms to provide power to a home in U.K., and Saharan solar power plants to run a factory in Germany.

As oil prices tumble, it is time to ponder over whether the world is finally moving into a 'post-oil' phase of existence. It might be way too early to write off crude oil from our growth story, but there's no denying the fact that other fuel sources are starting to gain a foothold in the energy system.

The biofuels segment, for one, is pulsing with possibilities. About 1% of the energy used globally can now be traced back to a biofuel source. It's a small start, but by no means insignificant. With the past decade being marked by government incentives promoting biofuels, volatile oil prices, green venture investments, and emerging technologies, a firm foundation for the growth of the biofuels industry has already been laid.

These factors have been further accentuated by exciting R&D initiatives and millions of investment dollars in projects that promise to provide biofuel breakthroughs. Needless to say, the mounting pressure against the use of non-renewable sources of energy bodes well for the overall biofuels industry.

According to a study by Transparency Market Research, by 2019, the global biofuels market is poised to be worth $15.90 billion with 50,921.4 million gallons of biofuel projected to be produced annually. And, as the core biofuels market grows, it has spurred growth in the base market - the biomass industry - as well.

Second generation biofuels hold lucrative potential

The emergence of a rewarding market for biodiesel and bio-ethanol has become clear. But the growth story in this industry will likely reach the next level with the development of second-generation biofuels derived from recycling cooking oil, from agricultural waste/residues and even directly from woody crops. That's because first generation biofuels are extracted from vegetable oil or sugars contained in arable crops. Their source of origin has placed first generation biofuels in the middle of a raging (and many will argue, legitimate) 'fuel versus food' competition, causing food prices to escalate.

Besides, where first generation biofuels were land-intensive, the second generation calls for the deployment of more capital and technology. For instance, second generation biofuels can be derived from feedstock as varied as algae to forestry or agricultural waste to grasses to energy crops. Many of these crops can be cultivated not on existing agriculture land, but on marginal terrain, thus effectively putting an end to the 'food versus fuel' debate.

'Fuel versus Food' Makes Way for 'Price versus Value' Debate

According to the October 2014 issue of the US Department of Energy's Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report, in the U.S., a gallon of gasoline was priced at US$3.34 in October, whereas Biodiesel (B99-B100) cost US$4.24 in the same month. While there is little doubt that replacing fossil fuels with second generation biofuels could mitigate the undesirable effects resulting from the production and use of the former, the question remains: Are biodiesels worth their cost yet? Before this question can elicit a confident "yes" as an answer, a number of pain points such as distribution, development and retailing networks need to be addressed.

More importantly, the freefalling oil prices pose a direct threat to biofuels, possibly even weakening the resolve of federal agencies to promote the latter at the policy level.

The Flipside of the Growth Story and How to Address it

The biofuels industry could-on the flipside-potentially lead to a technology gap between developed and developing countries in the biofuel arena. According to a report titled 'State of the Global Biofuels Market' recently tabled by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), this concern can be alleviated to some extent by distributing sustainability certification costs evenly through the supply chain, so that the weakest link-the small farmer-is shielded against the burdensome cost. This, the report states, will also prevent investments from stagnating.

Nevertheless, as the demand and consumption of energy continue their upward spiral and non-renewable power infrastructure becomes increasingly difficult to set-up and sustain, biofuels are well on their way to heralding a new chapter in energy-sufficiency.

Source : http://www.business2community.com/sustainability/second-generation-biofuels-really-expedite-energy-sufficiency-ambitions-01144987

Author: Anuradha Wadhwani

Author Profile : Having extensively worked as a journalist with leading national dailies in India, Anuradha Wadhwani now writes for Transparency Market Research, a U.S.-based market intelligence firm. Anuradha is passionate about tracking (and questioning!) market trends across areas such as sustainability, innovative materials and chemicals.

Green. Sustainable. Fair Trade.

These words are no longer the marketing mumbo-jumbo they used to be. Discerning customers of today are keen observers of the 'ecological credentials' of your brand. And they will likely spend more to buy from a brand that's proven its green inclinations. According to a report by U.S.-based market intelligence company Transparency Market Research, the green packaging market is expected to surpass US$178 billion by 2018. As consumers increasingly take note of - and choose to buy - sustainability-conscious products, green packaging can be a bigger game-changer than you thought.

If that doesn't give you enough reasons to adjust your approach to packaging, these three emerging trends certainly will. Here are the top three green packaging trends of 2015:

Trend 1: Plant-based Plastics - Moving Beyond Petroleum-Derived Plastics :

2015 may well be the year when it dawns on us that our lives will not come to a standstill if petroleum-based plastics were to disappear from the market. Plant-based plastics, or bioplastics, are poised to play a greater role in packaging and will play an even greater role in shaping consumer attitudes towards brands.

We already see companies such as Coca-Cola plunging deep in the bioplastics domain. According to the company's website, as of June 2014, over 25 billion of its PlantBottle™ packages are in the market in about 40 countries. The company claims this has translated into 525,000 barrels of oil being saved. In yet another instance, in late 2013, a number of global brands joined hands with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to establish the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA) - a forum that aims to increase awareness and set standards for the wider use of plant-based plastics.

Initiatives such as these will be conspicuous in 2015, and brands need to take cognizance of this trend that's geared toward reducing dependence on plastics derived from fossil-based resources.

Trend 2: Lean is Mean - Put Your Packaging on a Diet :

We know that the biggest brands have already set goals to reduce packaging at the source, and 2015 will be the year when mid-size and small brands will feel the pressure to follow suit. The three-pronged approach brands will need to take is: Make packaging size smaller, make it lighter, and use fewer materials while doing so. Phasing out heavier materials such as glass and switching over to other environmentally-friendly rigid packaging alternatives will be the focus.

Players in the food and beverage sector, particularly, will have to begin taking steps towards reducing packaging weight. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), between 2005 and 2010 alone, its members cut packaging weight by 1.5 billion pounds. The GMA expects that its members will reduce packaging weight by another 2.5 billion pounds from 2011 through 2020. Less will definitely mean more as far as packaging in general, and sustainable packaging in particular, is concerned.

Trend 3: Recycled Packaging - It's About Making the Best of Waste :

Every day, millions of tons of waste is generated in the process of producing and transporting packaging materials. In the UK alone, an estimated 5.91 million tons of packaging waste piles up every year. What this means for brands, is that consumers are likely already aware of these environmental issues through the media. They want to know where a brand's packaging material has been sourced from, what materials have been used for packaging, or whether the packaging can be recycled.

The way ahead, clearly, is to switch to environmentally-friendly packaging materials sourced responsibly to help mitigate this impact, and put brands in a better position to take pride in answering these questions that consumers have.

Sustainable Packaging is the New Competitive Tool for 2015 :

In an age of self-service marketing-online and offline-sustainable packaging is as much a measure of your competitive standing as your product itself. It sets the scene for the actual consumer experience your product is about to offer. 2015 is the right time to rethink your total impact and take concrete steps to show consumers that you're not just a great brand, but a responsible one too!

Source : http://www.business2community.com/sustainability/3-trends-will-define-sustainable-packaging-2015-01098694

Author: Anuradha Wadhwani

Author Profile : Having extensively worked as a journalist with leading national dailies in India, Anuradha Wadhwani now writes for Transparency Market Research, a U.S.-based market intelligence firm. Anuradha is passionate about tracking (and questioning!) market trends across areas such as sustainability, innovative materials and chemicals.