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Bioplastic: Which Food Waste Produces the Best Bioplastic?

CSEF · 2017 Environmental Engineering

Ritika Parvatikar, Isha Saldhi · Vista del Lago High School, Folsom, Sacramento County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to create an alternative for plastic that holds the same properties such as flexibility and tensile strength, but is much better for the sustainability of our environment. Methods/Materials Banana peels Potato peels Coffee grounds Orange peels Cinnamon Vinegar Honey Thyme leaves Water Pan Plastic container 2 spoons Measure cup (milligram) Blender Filter Stove Oven Baking sheets Steel tray CO2 Emission Tester Laptop 10-500g weights Protractor Milligram Balance Results The potato peel bioplastic was the best bioplastic as it passed the flexibility, buoyancy, and strength test. It also released the least amount of carbon dioxide at only -65 ppm. This result was surprising as orange

Summary statement

Bioplastics are plastics that are made from carbon and renewable resources, which are a better alternative to current plastic. Current plastic contributes to mass amounts of drilling and hazardous activities that could be harmful to our bio

Help received

Mr. Lancaster helped us gather materials needed for experiments and testing, and taught us how to use the equipment.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2017 Environmental Engineering · Entry S1116

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