BRAND MANUAL
In this manual we introduce you brand as PLASICO based upon manufacturing bio
-degradable plastic. As the impacts of global plastic use have reached an alarming level.
Based on the latest data, 9 billion tonnes of plastics have been produced since the 1950s,
creating 7 billion tonnes of waste. Plastic waste not only damages the environment and
threaten animal life but also harms human populations.
One of the most dangerous elements of plastic waste is tiny pieces of debris known as
microplastics. These are damaging the environment, mostly the ocean, and in much greater
amounts than originally thought. A recent study shows the number of microplastics has
reached up to 51 trillion particles, or 236,000 metric tonnes, globally. These tiny particles
can end up in people’s stomachs via drinking water or eating seafood, which could present
health risks.
Various attempts to minimise plastic use have been introduced. One involves developing
plastic materials, known as biodegradable plastics or bioplastics, that decompose naturally
in the environment.
My research aims to show how seaweed can be the best material for use in bioplastics.
This article argues that Indonesia can play a key role in developing seaweed-based plastics.