ALTERNATIVE USE OF

Authors Affiliations
Macadangdang, John Rey DepEd DADIANGAS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Toroctocon, Mcyngwie
Dumalaog, Raider

Kappaphycus alverezii
Labordo, Allaiza
Aragon, Ellen

(Seaweed) AS A SOURCE FOR

BIOPLASTIC

01 ABSTRACT
Pollution is one of the most commonly known problem. Burning plastics and even throwing it anywhere can cause pollution.
Bioplastics from seaweed is safe to use. It does not harm people, it’s Eco friendly, and it reduce dependence on fossil resources
whilst improving a product's carbon footprint. These bioplastics made up of seaweeds is helpful, we can lessen the risk of
plastic pollution. By using 2kg of seaweed, wash and rinse it twice with running water in order for it to be clean. Put the
seaweed into a pot and bring it to a boil for about 5-10minutes. After boiling, hang the seaweed for it to get dry. Drying process
can reach up to (7 days). Then pulverize to reduce its particular size. After pulverizing, mix all the wet and dry ingredients and
put it on a silicone mold, leave it to dry for (3) days. The outcome of this experimentation revealed the production of a
remarkable plastic derived from seaweed, which exhibited exceptional qualities such as flexibility, durability, and complete
biodegradability. Furthermore, its thermal stability and water solubility open up possibilities for a wide range of applications,
including packaging materials, single-use items, agricultural films, and more.
02 INTRODUCTION
Nowadays, our world is getting worst since we encounter a lot of environmental issues.
Pollution is one of the most commonly known problem (Consebit et al.,2022). Burning
plastics and even throwing it anywhere can cause pollution. The demand of Petroleum based
plastic is increasing every day (Shravya S C. et al.,2021). When the demand increases, the
possible chances raise even more. Far in the past, interest has developed in seaweed
(Kappaphycus alverezii). People use seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii) as their main source
of income, but usually it is just a waste. Seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii) has a lot of uses.
It can be fertilizers, soil conditioners, animal feed, biomass for fuel, cosmetics, and also it
can be an alternative for petroleum-based products. Bioplastics is safe to use. It does not
harm people, it’s Eco friendly, and it reduce dependence on fossil resources whilst improving
a product's carbon footprint.

03 MATERIALS AND
METHOD
Phase I- Impurities Removal
04 RESULTS AND
DISCUSSION
After collecting the samples of seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii) from the General Santos City Public Market located in P. Acharon The 5kg of powdered seaweed has a slightly rough and dampish texture, giving it a subtle
Blvd, by using 2kg of seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii), wash and rinse it twice with running water in order for it to be clean. So that grainy feel when touched. It doesn't have a distinct smell, being odorless. This variant of
the impurities will be removed from the material needed. powdered seaweed is known for its enduring durability, meaning it can withstand storage
Phase II- Boiling Process conditions and maintain its quality over an extended period. With a quantity of 10 kg, the
The researchers had gathered all the needed materials especially the most needed one. After doing the first step, put the seaweed
powdered seaweed has a rough and dampish texture, indicating a coarser consistency
(Kappaphycus alverezii) into a pot and bring it to a boil for about 5-10minutes. Boiling kills most of the bacteria and viruses that can
compared to the 5 kg variant. Like the smaller quantity, it lacks any noticeable smell and is
be found in the seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii). This process keeps the seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii) much cleaner and safer.
odorless. The 10 kg powdered seaweed offers an intermediate level of durability,
Phase III- Drying Process suggesting that it can maintain its quality reasonably well over time, although it may not be
Drying can prevent the growth and reproduction of microbial proliferation, mitigate moisture-mediated deteriorative biochemical as enduring as the 5 kg variant.
reactions. Drying process has many ways; however, we will be using the air drying technique. After the boiling process takes place,
remove the seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii) from the pot. Hang the seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii) for it to get dry. Drying
process will take (3 days) on a good sunny weather, when the weather condition is not good process can reach up to (7 days).
Through this process, the seaweed (Kappaphycus alverezii) can be pulverized easily.
Phase IV- Pulverizing Process
Pulverization is the process in which the researchers use a Food Processor(blender) and even apply a force on the seaweed
(Kappaphycus alverezii) just to reduce its particular size. This creates the process easily. It makes the seaweeds (Kappaphycus
alverezii) consistency looks like a powder, which is specifically needed.
Phase V- Mixing Process
In this process, all the elements will be combined together to form a new substance. Powdered Seaweed will be mix with all other
ingredient such as, (glycerol), (gelatin), (distilled water), and (food coloring). On a low heat, put all the ingredient and stir gradually
Phase VI- Molding Process
In this study, the molding is one of the most important procedures. The whole process is about to end. After the mixing process,
pour the mixture into a silicone mold. Silicone in most cases, liquid materials can be poured on it. Then it can also make the
substance form in shape of the mold cavity. After pouring the mixture, wait until it gets dry. It will take 3 to 7 days until it is fully
hardened.

05 RECOMMENDATIONS
 Assess the potential positive impact of widespread adoption of seaweed-based bioplastics in the market: By replacing petroleum-based plastic products with bioplastics, we can significantly reduce the
production and consumption of traditional plastics. This shift towards sustainable alternatives can lead to a significant decrease in plastic waste, minimizing environmental pollution and the detrimental
effects of plastic on ecosystems. Additionally, the availability of plastic products made from renewable resources like seaweed can create a market demand that promotes a more sustainable and
circular economy.
 Conduct Experimentation: It is recommended to conduct experiments using different measurements and variations of the ingredients to determine the optimal formulation and processing conditions
for seaweed-based bioplastics. By systematically testing and analyzing the mechanical properties, flexibility, and biodegradability of the bioplastics, valuable insights can be gained to improve their
overall performance and meet specific application requirements.
 In making bioplastic, must deduct the amount of glycerol/glycerin for less oiliness on the plastic and instead add some additional of pulverized seaweed.