Green and Sustainable Packaging Manufacturing: a Case Study of Sugarcane Bagasse-Based Tableware in Egypt

Elkayaly, Dina; Hazem, Nahla; Fahim, Irene S.

doi:10.1007/s43615-021-00136-8

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“…Ochratoxin A (OTA) is mostly produced by Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus carbonarius, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium verrucosum (Bui-Klimke and Wu, 2016). Due to its toxicity and widespread dispersion in food and feed items including coffee, cereals, date palm fruits, and spices, ochratoxin A is one of the most significant mycotoxins (Hua et al, 2014;Sun et al, 2017;Abdallah et al, 2018;El-Dawy, 2019). Deep-seated interstitial nephropathy, Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN), and other serious disorders are all brought on by OTA in humans (Bui-Klimke and Wu, 2016).…”

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Towards a circular economy: fabrication and characterization of biodegradable plates from sugarcane waste

Hossam,

Fahim

2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Bagasse pulp is a promising material to produce biodegradable plates. Bagasse is the fibrous residue that remains after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice. It is a renewable resource and is widely available in many countries, making it an attractive alternative to traditional plastic plates. Recent research has shown that biodegradable plates made from Bagasse pulp have several advantages over traditional plastic plates. For example, they are more environmentally friendly because they are made from renewable resources and can be composted after use. Additionally, they are safer for human health because they do not contain harmful chemicals that can leach into food. The production process for Bagasse pulp plates is also relatively simple and cost-effective. Bagasse is first collected and then processed to remove impurities and extract the pulp. The pulp is then molded into the desired shape and dried to form a sturdy plate. Overall, biodegradable plates made from Bagasse pulp are a promising alternative to traditional plastic plates. They are environmentally friendly, safe for human health, and cost-effective to produce. As such, they have the potential to play an important role in reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices. Over the years, the world was not paying strict attention to the impact of rapid growth in plastic use. As a result, uncontrollable volumes of plastic garbage have been released into the environment. Half of all plastic garbage generated worldwide is made up of packaging materials. The purpose of this article is to offer an alternative by creating bioplastic goods that can be produced in various shapes and sizes across various sectors, including food packaging, single-use tableware, and crafts. Products made from bagasse help address the issue of plastic pollution. To find the optimum option for creating bagasse-based biodegradable dinnerware in Egypt and throughout the world, researchers tested various scenarios. The findings show that bagasse pulp may replace plastics in biodegradable packaging. As a result of this value-added utilization of natural fibers, less waste and less of it ends up in landfills. The practical significance of this study is to help advance low-carbon economic solutions and to produce secure bioplastic materials that can replace Styrofoam in tableware and food packaging production.

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Towards a circular economy: fabrication and characterization of biodegradable plates from sugarcane waste

Hossam,

Fahim

2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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“…Since, the definitive objective of a sustainable circular economy is global reductions in resource use and waste production [54,61]. Essentially in a circular economy, which adopts the "make-use-reuse-remake-recycle" approach, long-term sustainability is ensured by maximum reuse and recycling of resources so that waste generation is reduced to a minimum [12,18,40].…”

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Sustainable Waste Management Through Systems Engineering Models and Remote Sensing Approaches

Singh

2022

Circ.Econ.Sust.

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The burgeoning population has endangered the sustainability of urban areas where over half of the total global population will live by 2050. The population growth has increased the rate of waste production noticeably during the recent past. And its disposal and management are a serious environmental problem across the world. The problem is severe in developing nations because of the quick populace rise and urbanization, the absence of funding and policies, and poor and irregular waste management services. Besides, most municipal authorities in developing nations mainly focus on waste disposal and not management. Appropriate management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is essential for accomplishing many United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN' SDGs) such as SDG6 "Clean Water and Sanitation," SDG11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities," and SDG12 "Responsible Consumption and Production." This paper assesses the use of diverse systems engineering models and remote sensing, GIS, and GPS for appropriate disposal and management of MSW issues. All the possible sources of related and up-to-date literature have been accessed and more than 210 publications were collected and thoroughly analyzed for this review. The past literature analysis revealed that the cost-benefit analysis models were used to appraise a waste management system's positive and negative economic effects. In contrast, optimization models were used to reach the best solution among several options, considering a set of objectives. The analysis also revealed that the GPS applications were primarily done for tracking waste bins and collection vehicles for monitoring collection time and location. Moreover, the investigation revealed that the combined applications of GPS and GIS techniques performed better than their specific applications. The analysis of numerous global case studies disclosed that political, socioeconomic, hydrological, geological, and environmental factors should be taken into account for a proper landfill siting.

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Preparation and characterization of face masks made of bagasse, starch and chitosan obtained from agricultural and food wastes

Elshabrawy,

Elhady,

Elhussieny

et al. 2024

Environmental Sustainability

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Green and Sustainable Packaging Manufacturing: a Case Study of Sugarcane Bagasse-Based Tableware in Egypt

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Towards a circular economy: fabrication and characterization of biodegradable plates from sugarcane waste

Towards a circular economy: fabrication and characterization of biodegradable plates from sugarcane waste

Sustainable Waste Management Through Systems Engineering Models and Remote Sensing Approaches

Preparation and characterization of face masks made of bagasse, starch and chitosan obtained from agricultural and food wastes

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