Bioconversion of cellulose-containing fractions of packaging materials into simple sugars

The efficiency of processing the paper layer of packaging materials using hydrolases to obtain reducing sugars was assessed. The maximum yield of sugars reached 30 % of the initial weight, depending on the packaging type and processing mode. Aluminum and polyethylene reduced the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis. The author proposed the possibilities for the further processing of packaging components into products with a high added value.