Produção de embalagem biodegradavel para o setor agroindustrial a partir de resíduos orgânicos.

Abstract

The accumulation of urban waste is a habit exclusive to human societies. The practice and research of new technologies and strategies for the disposal, recovery and recycling of waste are a necessity of extreme importance and of public interest, considering that natural resources are becoming increasingly limited. The objective of the study was to evaluate the viability of the production of ecological packaging for agroindustry’s using residues derived from maize and red rice. The method of acquiring the wood pulp is prior to the manufacture of paper and is generally defined as pulping. This process has the purpose of dissolving the lignin in an alkaline pH liquor, above 12, but preserving most of the cellulose and hemicellulose. Due to its high strength and strength, Kraft paper is widely used in the industry, its versatility allows it to be used in many types of products. With this, Kraft pulp paper was obtained that demonstrated in its properties strengths and malleability for application in the agroindustry sector. Finally, the packaging prototype produced satisfactory results and can be used in the agroindustry sector because it has the expected volume and thickness, resistance and protection of the material packed during transportation as well as storage and ease of handling.