Research and development of value added by product from a new normal community: foam waste

Abstract

During the epidemic of the coronavirus covid-19, single-use plastic containing products were in high demand across the community and may not be cost effective to recycle. However, repurposing such materials can reduce their environmental impact, for instance, plastic foam waste can be made into pots for planting different types of plants and trees. By mixing the foam with a suitable cement in a ratio of 1:1, a large range of pot diameters from 4.5-10 inches can be produced suitable for both indoor and outdoor planting requirements. These pot products suitable for growing plants of all sizes are durable, unbreakable, water tight. Therefore, it is a product that repurposes the leftovers from the community, and may even add value. This strategy helps reduce the problem of waste, and in particular encourages replenishment of green space to nature and the environment which also helps to combat global warming.