BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL EXPLORATION WITH NATURAL DYE FOR CRAFT PRODUCTS

• Main Author: Rachmani, Aqila
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/51903
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Plastic waste is one the biggest environmental problems today. Due to the use of conventional plastics derived from synthetic polymers which are difficult to decomposed by living organisms. Biodegradable plastic known as bioplastic was produced made from natural and environmentally friendly materials and now has begun to be developed. Biodegradable plastics made from gelatine and agar are relatively easy to produce and the raw materials are more readily available. Agar and gelatine has a potential as a raw material of biodegradable plastic because of the availability and characteristics. To make agar and gelatine as the main ingredient, glycerin or plasticizers are also need to be added to the mix of bioplastic to produce maximum structural reinforcing. There are four production steps to make a bioplastic : Mixing, heating, casting, and installation. Alongside to turn it as 6 different accessories craft product with variation of the modular interlocking techniques. Furthermore, Biodegradable plastic made from agar and gelatine can be used as a textile material that can be applied to fashion products and interiors which are environmentally friendly and have a great opportunity to be developed especially in Indonesia. Bioplastics is expected to reduce microplastic waste that can be released when the synthetic fibers are being washed or has been thrown away, they will find their way to the water system and they will end up at the ocean, which can enter the food chain when they were consumed by the animals.