The environment has been greatly harmed by the excessive use of conventional packaging materials from diverse sources and through various chemical processes, and the length of time it takes for them to disintegrate has been a major research concern. Innovative ideas and technological advancements have paved the path for sustainable alternatives to biodegradable packaging. Some naturally occurring and renewable materials, which are widely distributed in the environment, have the capacity to produce biofilms. Biodegradable polymers face several obstacles in their path to useful packaging applications, nevertheless. Particularly about the poor gas/moisture barrier concerns that severely restrict the use of conventional biodegradable polymers for food packaging. The current bio-based packaging material should be improved for the environment and its use should be assessed. The review article highlights the properties, application, limitations and future trends of the biodegradable packaging material.