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Agricultural Waste Transformed into Eco-Friendly Bioplastics, Advancing Sustainable Practices

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    <p style="text-align: justify;">The global production of cabbage and other brassica crops generates a substantial amount of agricultural waste, with an estimated 30% of the total output, around 21.6 million tons, being discarded during processing and transportation. This waste not only causes severe environmental pollution but also represents a significant loss of resources.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">To address this problem, a research institute has developed an innovative biotechnology solution. By utilizing bio-reconstruction technology, the research team has successfully created new microbial strains that can convert these agricultural by-products into biodegradable plastics. Through the optimization of the saccharification process, the team has achieved a conversion rate of up to 90.4%, significantly improving the efficiency of utilization.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Notably, the research team has also discovered that a bioactive substance found in cabbage, malic acid, can promote the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), a biodegradable plastic material obtained through microbial fermentation. PHA is an environmentally friendly material that can be fully degraded in the natural environment.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">This innovative technology not only achieves the efficient utilization of agricultural waste and reduces environmental pollution, but also produces biodegradable environmental-friendly materials. Industry experts believe that if this technology is widely applied, it will make a significant contribution to the development of environmental protection efforts.</p>
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A significant amount of waste is produced from the cultivation of cabbage and other brassica vegetables, particularly during processing and distribution. To combat this, a research institute has devised a biotechnological approach to recycle this waste into biodegradable plastics.