ABSTRACT

The global consumption of plastic increases every year for it

became one of the most important utility used by the billions of people
in daily basis. In consequence, these commercial statistics release and
transport chemical agents which harm all biotic factors of the ecosystem.
This study was conducted to make a biodegradable plastic using the
starch extracted from the black-eyed beans. The collected black-eyed
beans were prepared with the water and vinegar which served as an
alternative for hydrochloric acid for reducing the amylopectin content of
the starch and glycerin as plasticizer. The mixture turned into a thin and
clear plastic after it was spread thoroughly in a heat-resistant pad and
dried for 35 hours. The biodegradable plastic was analyzed through
flammability, strength and clarity tests which were judged by other
respondents. The results showed that the bioplastic was clearer and can
hold an ample amount of load but the commercial plastic is stronger.
The bioplastic took longer time to burn than the commercial plastic and
produced ashes. Therefore, the research proved that black-eyed beans,
through extracting
its starch could be a potential source of biodegradable plastic that can
help stop plastic pollution which is very relevant to our country