We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Ethnobotanical study on plant leaves for food wrapping in traditional markets of Wonosobo District, Central Java, Indonesia
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers conducted an ethnobotanical survey of plant leaves traditionally used for food wrapping in markets of Wonosobo District, Indonesia, documenting sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging that could reduce environmental and health impacts.
Abstract. Metananda AA, Afrianto WF, Hasanah LN, Aini YS, Noorfajria AS. 2023. Ethnobotanical study on plant leaves for food wrapping in traditional markets of Wonosobo District, Central Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 3803-3813. Currently, almost all items in our daily life are made from plastic, such as food packaging, household appliances, drink bottles, and plastic bags. The use of plastic packaging can harm the environment and human health. Plant leaves for food wrapping can be an alternative to reduce these impacts. Indonesia has many cultures, philosophies, and social activities related to using plant leaves for food wrapping. This study aimed to document public knowledge about plant leaves for food wrapping in the traditional markets of Wonosobo District, Central Java Province, Indonesia. This study used the purposive sampling technique to select 41 informants for the interviews. A total of 10 plant leaves species belonging to 7 families were used for food wrapping by traders in the traditional markets of Wonosobo District. The ten species were Musa spp., Tectona grandis, Cocos nucifera, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus camansi, Ficus septica, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Pandanus amaryllifolius, Cordyline fruticosa, and Alocasia macrorrhizos. These trees dominate plant growth forms in this study. The leaves of these different plants were used as food plates and wraps for multiple dishes. Efforts are needed to reduce plastic use in the traditional markets by making regulations to minimize or substitute with plant leaves.
More Papers Like This
Leaves as dining plates, food wraps and food packing material: Importance of renewable resources in Indian culture
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers documented the long-standing Indian tradition of using plant leaves as biodegradable food plates and packaging, highlighting their cultural, medicinal, and economic importance as a sustainable alternative to plastic disposables. The authors argue that supporting leaf plate production and restricting plastic alternatives could reduce both plastic pollution and microplastic contamination from single-use items.
A Comprehensive Review on Analyzing the Effectiveness of Different Leaves in Food Packaging: A Sustainable Alternative to Plastics
AI summary Read the abstract
Leaves and leaf-derived fibers show potential as sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to plastic in food packaging, with various mechanical, chemical, and nanofiber-reinforced configurations reviewed. Replacing conventional plastic packaging is a primary prevention strategy for reducing the microplastic contamination that enters ecosystems and the food chain through packaging degradation.
Potential use of plant leaves and sheath as food packaging materials in tackling plastic pollution: A Review
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examines research into using plant leaves and sheaths as biodegradable food packaging materials to reduce plastic pollution. Researchers found that considerable progress has been made in demonstrating the feasibility of plant-based packaging, though large-scale production and commercial application remain challenging. The study suggests that plant-derived packaging materials hold significant economic potential as environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.
Preliminary Techno-Economic Feasibility of Biodegradable Food Packaging from Luffa Acutangula Peel in Indonesia
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers conducted a preliminary techno-economic feasibility assessment of biodegradable food packaging made from Luffa acutangula peel as an alternative to conventional plastics, addressing growing concerns about microplastic and nanoplastic contamination from food packaging in Indonesia.
Learning from Tradition: Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions of Leaf and Plastic Food Wrapping and Packaging in Kumba, Southwest Cameroon
AI summary Read the abstract
In Cameroon, researchers found that despite a government ban on plastics and a tradition of using biodegradable leaf wrapping, consumers retain mixed attitudes toward plastic and leaf food packaging. The study found that cultural familiarity with leaf packaging coexists with convenience-driven acceptance of plastic, complicating plastic reduction efforts.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.