Abstract:
Abstract One time use of plastic has become a common practice these days. 40% of the plastic
produced is for packaging, utilized only once and then discarded which does not easily biodegrade
and breaks down into micro plastics that contaminate our environment. There is a dire need to
reduce this practice and find sustainable solutions through ecofriendly materials. In this study, we
explore alternate materials through research and experimentation. The main focus of the study is
materials obtained from agricultural waste specifically wheat husk, and finding natural binding
materials for adhesion. It can help reduce the overall plastic waste that accumulates in landfills and
waterbodies and take centuries to decompose. Our results show that, wheat husk has
constructional properties in comparison with other agricultural waste and is easily available in
lower prices. Boards made from wheat husks can achieve thermal conductivity lower than 0.08W/
(mK) that ensures good insulation.
