Potential Bioplastic Material from Food Waste to Promote Environmental Sustainability Muhammad Oka Ramadhan (a*), Mustika Nuramalia Handayani (a), Indah Khoerunnisa (a)
a) Study Program of Agroindustry Technology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia,
Jl. Dr. Setiabudi no 207, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*ramadhanoka[at]upi.edu
Abstract
Food waste is a challenge for sustainable development since it can increase greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental issues. Food processing and manufacturing are known to rise food waste. Meanwhile, plastic waste is a big problem in environmental pollution. This study aims to explore the potential of food waste as bioplastic material as an environmentally friendly alternative packaging. The method used was effective literature review. The results showed that many food wastes have potential to be developed as bioplastics as long as they contain biopolymers such as starch, cellulose or other biopolymers. Food waste comes from food processing industry such as sludge waste, cassava peel, banana peel, pineapple peel, durian seed, jackfruit seed, avocado seed, rice husk, cocoa pod husk, coconut husk, fish scale, shrimp sell, chicken feather and vegetable waste. Development of bioplastics from food waste has a double benefit that can solve two problems, namely reducing plastic waste and food waste at the same time, thereby promoting environmental sustainability.
Keywords: Food waste; Bioplastic; Alternative packaging; Biopolymers;
