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Harnessing Seaweed for Bioplastics: Unveiling South Sulawesi’s Blue-Green Economy to Address Waste Issues
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This study explores the potential of seaweed-based bioplastics within South Sulawesi's blue-green economy as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, assessing the current bio-based plastic sector and providing policy recommendations to the regional government for developing this industry to address waste management challenges.
The bio-based plastic industry, particularly the development of seaweed-based bioplastics, offers significant opportunities for sustainable development within the blue-green economy of South Sulawesi.This paper explores the untapped potential of bio-based plastics to address critical waste management challenges, providing targeted recommendations for the South Sulawesi government.We assess the current landscape of the bio-based plastic sector, identifying key areas for innovation and growth that align with circular and green economy principles and contribute to the Sus-tainable Development Goals (SDGs).We analyze factors driving industry development, including local resources like seaweed, market demand, and effective government support, while addressing barriers such as limited awareness and infrastructure deficits.The downstreaming processes for transforming raw seaweed into bioplastics are highlighted as essential ac-tions for enhancing this sector.Through qualitative insights and a compre-hensive literature review, our findings offer actionable guidance for improv-ing waste management practices and promoting ecological sustainability within the blue economy framework.This research aims to equip policy-makers with strategies to harness the potential of bio-based and seaweedbased plastics, fostering a sustainable and circular future for South Sulawe-si and advancing progress toward the SDGs.
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