Dubbed ChitoGreen, the bioplastic is transparent with a yellow tinge, completely biodegradable, and sourced from fishery waste. It exhibits antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The team hopes ChitoGreen will prove a greener and viable alternative to traditional, petrochemical-based plastic.
“We hope this innovation can inspire others to see that natural materials around us can be transformed into sustainable products that are beneficial for the environment,” Berlian Avicenna, lab team leader, said in a press statement.