Turning Food Scraps Into Bioplastics

The video tutorial from the Smart Materials group at the Italian Institute of Technology discusses the development of bioplastics derived from vegetable waste. The process involves pulverizing vegetable waste, diluting it with organic acids, and molding it into plastic. The resulting bioplastics retain properties of the original plants, such as antioxidants and essential oils, making them suitable for specific applications like packaging. The aim is to transform waste into valuable materials, leveraging the inherent properties of plants.

How can the essential oils from plants be utilized in the bioplastics?

What potential applications are mentioned for the bioplastics developed from vegetable waste?