BACKGROUND CONTEXT OF PROJECT:
In the Philippines, it is necessary to address the plastic wastes due to its high accumulation in dump sites in fact, a study conducted by the National Solid Management Commission (NSWMC) states that Metro Manila is said to contribute 6700 metric tons of solid wastes per day. From this waste 45% come from the kitchen wastes while the other 55% is brought about by the following: 16% from paper, 15% from plastics 9% from glass wood and other types of solid wastes. (Ang C. 2013)
Among solutions, there are the creation of sanitary landfills in appropriate places, adoption of selective collecting and recycling programs, conducting of campaigns with the aim of both making society conscious about the problem and demanding
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Bio plastic is a form of plastic made using a renewable biomass source as the main ingredient, such as, fermented sucrose (starch-based), gelatin, vegetable oil or cellulose. Numerous bio plastic products have been developed around the world or are in the process of being developed. Additionally, many bio plastic products are biodegradable which means they can easily be broken down into carbon dioxide and …show more content…
What are the methods needed to be done in making bio plastic out of sugarcane husk?
2. What are the components of sugarcane husk that is needed for making bio plastic?
3. How long will it take for starch based bio plastic from sugarcane husk to degrade?
OBJECTIVES:
1. To use sugar cane husk in making bio plastic.
2. To produce bio plastic material in order to replace traditional plastic.
3. To determine the effectiveness of sugarcane husk as bio plastic.
HYPOTHESIS:
1. Sugarcane can be used in making bio plastic
2. Bio plastic made of sugarcane husk can be made to replace traditional plastic.
3. Sugarcane husk is an effective natural-waste for the product of bio plastic.
PROJECT BENEFICIARIES:
1. Bio plastic made of sugarcane husk will contribute in avoiding the problem of waste disposal.
2. Bio plastic will reduce the dependence on the use of petroleum.
3. A positive ecological balance can be achieved by using bio plastic made of natural waste.
METHODOLOGY AND PROJECT
In the book, Cajun Country by Ben Earl Looney, there is a small article of the book that is titled “Sugarcane Cleaner” there is information provided about the cleaning of sugarcane. In Acadiana, the sugarcane is harvested between the months of October and December every year. The sugarcane mills that process the sugarcane at this time operate twenty-four hours a day regardless of the weather conditions. In the rainy conditions, the sugarcane stalks usually become covered in mud and debris from the fields. In the year of 1967, The Steen Syrup Company of Abbeville developed a process for washing the stalks before they are delivered to the crushing plant.
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