A Green Technology has been developed to convert organic food waste into biodegradable plastics.. Such plastics are water soluble and without any harmful effects.
The start-up has scaled up lab process of producing biodegradable plastics to a demonstration plant that is capable of turning 3000 kg per week organic food waste into biodegredable plastics. This type of bioplastics are called polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
By replacing conventional petroleum based plastics, PHA bioplastics can reduce green house gas emissions and plastic pollution due to waste accumulation. This plastic would be used for high-end applications including manufacturing of coffee cups, straws, plastic bags, 3D printing filaments, medical purpose and personal care products.
PHAs have mechanical and physical properties similar to commodity plastics but biodegredability is an added advantage. This technology will help both in disposal of organic waste (which significantly contributes to GHG emissions) and tackle the challenge of plastic pollution.
Technology developed by:
Sudhanshu Soman, Alumnus of MS Univ. of Baroda, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Matter referenced:
Times of India, Ahmedabad, Thurday, July 11th, 2019.
By:
Dr. Bhawana Asnani.
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