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SUMMARY
Upcoming Legislations to Boost Emerging U.S. Biodegradable Polymer Market The growing concern over pollution caused by nonbiodegradable plastic wastesand the rising cost associated with the transportation, maintenance, disposal,and energy consumption of such wastes is driving the U.S. towards biodegradablepolymers. Though there is no strict regulation to enforce the usage ofbiodegradable polymers, the federal government supports it in principle and isexpected to come out with stringent regulations that will favor biodegradablepolymers. About 22 states in the U.S. have already enforced landfill taxes as aninitial step toward building an environment-friendly society. This Frost & Sullivan research offers an in-depth analysis of theemerging U.S. biodegradable polymer market and its segments such as lactic acid,starch-based, co polyester, and polycapralactone-based polymers. It presents anextensive segment-wise analysis of the latest market and technological trends,drivers, and restraints enabling market participants to develop better strategicmarketing plans. New Markets for Biodegradable Polymers to Play Key Role in IncreasingDemand "Superior product performance properties coupled with competitivepricing is anticipated to enable biodegradable polymers replacing manyapplications catered by conventional polymers in the years to come," saysFrost & Sullivan research analyst R P Bhaskaran. Opening up of new marketsmeans an increase in biodegradable polymer consumption. New end-userapplications like computer parts, disposable razors and cameras, medicalproducts, sports goods, and mobile phones are being targeted, and theperformance characteristics required are being improved. Companies manufacturing biodegradable polymers conduct extensive research anddevelopment to equip polymers with properties which enable them to cater tovarious applications, thereby increasing the scope of the product offering.Trials are being conducted for validation of these characteristics beforecommercialization. Biodegradable polymers are also being tried out inapplications where conventional polymers are traditionally being used. Thismarket innovation is expected to propel the growth of biodegradable polymers inthe U.S. Declining Price Trend Drives Growth Given that the biodegradable polymer market is emerging and demand is stilllow, the price of biodegradable polymers is comparatively higher than that ofconventional polymers. However, there is a decreasing price trend inbiodegradable polymer resins. This is due to the acceptance of biodegradablepolymer products by environment conscious companies which are replacingconventional polymers in numerous applications. The unique properties ofbiodegradability also translate into lesser disposal costs. "The price isexpected to further decrease due to innovative manufacturing practices, marketinnovation and distinctive product features that are likely to create demand inthe market," states Bhaskaran. Though the government is currently not offering benefits to support thisindustry, the anticipated regulations favoring environmental protection couldraise further demand for biodegradable polymers. TABLE OF CONTENTS
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Market Overview
- Introduction
- Competitive Overview
- Market and Technology Trends
- Major Research Findings
- Opportunities and Forecast
- Market Segment Analysis
- Conclusions
- Glossary of Terms
- List of Abbreviations
- TOTAL U.S. BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS MARKET
- Market Overview and Trends
- Market Overview and Definition
- Challenges facing the Biodegradable Polymer Industry
- Market Engineering Research Measurement Analysis
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Forecast and Trends
- Revenue Forecast
- Market and Technology Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Market Engineering Strategies
- Introduction and Overview
- Strategic Recommendations
- Frost & Sullivan Awards
- Technology Leadership Award
- Business Development Strategy Leadership Award
- Technology Innovation Award
- U.S. LACTIC ACID-BASED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definition
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecast
- Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitor Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by End-user Segments
- Fibers Market
- Rigid Packaging Market
- Film Packaging Market
- Other Applications Market
- U.S. COPOLYESTER-BASED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definition
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecast
- Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technological Trends
- Competitor Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by End-user Segments
- Film Packaging Market
- Rigid Packaging Market
- Other Applications Market
- U.S. STARCH-BASED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definition
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecast
- Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technological Trends
- Competitor Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by End-user Segments
- Loosefill Packaging Market
- Film Packaging Market
- Other Applications Market
- U.S. POLYCAPROLACTONE-BASED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definition
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Driver
- Market Restraint
- Market Forecast
- Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technological Trends
- Competitor Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by End-user Segments
- Film Packaging Market
- Other Applications Market
- U.S. OTHER BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definition
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Driver
- Market Restraint
- Market Forecast
- Trend Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by End-user Segments
- Various Applications and Market Analysis
- APPENDIX
- Decision Support Database Tables
- PE Film used for Dry Food Packaging
- Plastic Products in Municipal Solid Waste
- Ten Issues in Food Packaging
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