Objective In this study, the high barrier PPC/PVA/PPC 3-layer film was prepared using the completely degradable poly（propylene carbonate）（PPC） and poly（vinyl alcohol）（PVA）, and used as the modified atmosphere packaging material for the chilled meat packaging to estimate its shelf life. Methods The oxygen and water permeability of PPC/PVA/PPC film were explored. The chilled meat was packaged with PPC/PVA/PPC film MAP; O（ 2 50%）, CO（ 2 25%）, N（ 2 25%）, PA/PE film and PE wrap. Then, the total bacterial count, TVB-N, drip loss and pH of the chilled meat were tested during cold storage to determine their shelf life. Results The results showed that the shelf life of chilled meat packaged by PPC/PVA/PPC and PA/PE films could reach 23 days. During the storage time, the pH of PPC/PVA/PPC and PA/PE films were at freshness grade I. However, compared with PA/PE film, the drip loss of chilled meat packaged by PPC/PVA/PPC film was lower. Conclusion PPC/PVA/PPC film can completely replace the PA/PE film to prolong the shelf life of chilled meat.