Carbon Emission Assessment of Bioplastics from Durian Peel

Abstract

Plastic is a product widely used daily and contributes to huge waste, which can cause a potential environmental impact worldwide. The production of bioplastics can lessen plastic waste while also benefiting the environment. There are still few studies examining the influence of bioplastics in different contexts. This investigation assesses the cradle-to-gate life cycle of durian peel-derived bioplastics while considering their potential to contribute to global warming as measured by their carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq). The steps in the evaluation process were acquiring raw materials, extracting cellulose powder, synthesizing carboxymethyl cellulose, and making carboxymethyl cellulose film. Based on the results, the entire production of bioplastics emits 76.339 kgCO2eq, and the extraction process emits the maximum CO2eq. Bioplastic manufacturing can minimize global warming by reducing humidity before the extraction process.