Title: The Effeciency of Biodegradable Plastic Production from Fruit Peels

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Paragraph 1: Ideal State

The use of plastics have been worldwidely increasing and also been part of the everyday lives of
humans because of its versatile function in different sectors. However, plastics which is made
from petroleum causes detrimental effects environmentally contributing to the factors of
pollutions. Used and excess plastics made up almost the area of landfills and remain for
thousands of years because of its characteristic to degrade slowly (Maheshwari, R., et. al.,
2013). They contain hazardous chemical that contaminates waterways and ocean. Faunas and
floras are also affected through direct assimilation of plastic wastes. Due to the consequences
of adding chemicals during plastic production, scientists are looking for possible alternative to
the traditional plastic made from petrochemical source. Production of plastic originated from
the fast degrading materials have been introduced.

Paragraph 2: Reality

Bioplastics are defined as plastics that have characteristics derived from biological creatures,
are biodegradable, or contain both of these characteristics (Rujnic-Sokele, M., & Pilipovic, A.,
2017). Thus, making fruits and vegetables, plants and even food wastes applicable for the
production of bioplastics. Food wastes has the highest potential produced as plastics since
humans produced much of this per day. Parts such as peel, seeds, stems, and parts that are not
edible are usually discarded and no longer utilized (Tsang, Y.F., et. al., 2019). This materials
contain chemicals to be a component for making bioplastic. Fruit peels in general contains
cellulous and pectin, a complex polysaccharide compound with the main component of D-
galacturonic acid that are often used in cosmetics and food fields (Ragab, M., et. al., 2016).
Moreover, the utilization of food wastes and other agricultural products will correspond to a
higher economic value of this materials.

Paragragh 3: How to address or solve the gap between the ideal and the reality

Biodegradable plastic production as an alternative for petroleum based plastics is a

considerably great help for the reduction of environmental problems. Furthermore, food
wastes such as fruit peels that will be utilized could turn into more essential product that can
help humans especially now in modern days. This study aims to identify the efficiency of fruit
peel in bioplastic production. Banana peel, potato peel and pineapple peel will be used.
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