AGROPLAST

Abstract

AGROPLAST is a product which is produced from recycled plastic with the addition of natural plant based pro-oxidant such as spear grass, cymbopogon and curcumin. Based on the testing conducted, it has comparable mechanical properties with commercial available products. Agroplast can save the time and money as it is completely degradable so there is no pick-up or disposal. Futhermore, there is no labour needed in cleaning job and landfilling. Similiar as conventional mulch plastic film, AGROPLAST has the benefit in increasing yields, easy installation, earlier harvest, weed control and moisture retention. Studies indicates that the plastic can be broken down into CO2, H2O and blomass without toxic residues. Most importantly, the pickup and proposal cost can be saved.