YS508: Developing Biodegradable Plastic From Renewable Resources

Armand Iskandar Bin Abdullah SMK BANDAR TUN HUSSEIN ONN 2

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Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing problems an environment can tackle since plastic takes hundreds of years to degrade and is deadly to wildlife and ecosystems. Thus, we have researched and analyzed the making of biodegradable plastic from renewable sources. The formulation of our biodegradable plastic is formulated using cornstarch, white vinegar, glycerin, and water. In this case, cornstarch serves as the main polymer, and white vinegar helps to break down starch chains. Glycerin is used as a plasticizer that promotes flexibility, while water helps to mix the ingredients. These materials are environmentally friendly, as our main point is to minimize pollution and make the environment greener. Moreover, they also ensure long-term cost benefits; having cheap terms of raw ingredients like cornstarch and vinegar reduces the dependency on expensive petroleum-based materials. To summarize, we hope our product can save Mother Nature, or our very own home called Earth, from deteriorating further for future generations to enjoy.