Bioplastic from Peel and Rind of Tropical Fruits in Southeast Asia: A Mini-Review
Wahida Abdul Rahman
Abstract:Southeast Asian (SEA) countries have faced numerous challenges in managing their increasing amount of agricultural waste, particularly fruit waste. Fruit waste, like peel and rind, constitutes a substantial portion of total waste generated in SEA countries due to the high consumption of fruits in the region. In addition, inadequate waste management infrastructure, lack of proper disposal methods, and low awareness among the public have exacerbated the problem. The overproduction of plastic waste has become a g… Show more
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