Biodegradable plastics are plastics that will be decompose by nature with the help of microorganisms. Biodegradation of plastics can be achieved by enabling microorganisms in the environment to metabolize the molecular structure of plastic films. Biodegradable plastics are usually produced in two forms: solid / 3D and in the film. We know that the most…
Preface Cigarette is a cylinder of paper that has a length of about 70 mm – 120 mm in diameter 10 mm containing tobacco leaves are chopped and cork as filter. From every cigarette roughly 20% will be wasted as cigarette butts after being smoked by cigarette consumers. Cigarette butts are a lot of waste…
Garbage has become a serious problem in many big cities in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. Currently, there are many people who do not know about the garbage problem. They ignore the importance of handling waste in the neighborhood because of the lack of awareness of the community itself. So far, the government has made several…
Coating is a thin layer made to coat the food. This material is used above or among products by the way wrap, immerse, brush or spray, to give prisoners which are selective against gas and steam transmission, and provide protection against mechanical damage (Baldwin et al, 2012). Edible coating is a method of giving a…
Preface Problem Plastics are objects that are well known in the community as a place for food and other necessities, Plastics are not only used for packaging but also widely applied as a protective material such as electronics and other industrial materials. As packaging materials, plastic has various advantages that is, flexible (can follow the…