STRAW & BIOPLASTIC FUSION: A NOVEL ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING MATERIAL

Аннотация

This paper presents a new eco-friendly packaging material that combines straw and bioplastic, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional packaging materials. The utilization of straw, an agricultural waste product, addresses the issues of waste management and environmental pollution while reducing the dependency on non-renewable resources. By blending straw fibers with bioplastics derived from renewable sources, such as starch or polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable and compostable packaging material is created. The synergistic combination of straw and bioplastic enhances the mechanical strength, barrier properties, and sustainability of the packaging material, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. This paper discusses the production process, properties, and potential applications of the straw and bioplastic fusion, highlighting its environmental benefits and contribution to a circular economy. KEYWORDS Eco-friendly packaging, straw, bioplastic, agricultural waste, renewable resources, biodegradable, compostable, mechanical strength, barrier properties, circular economy.