Chitkara University Student Invents a Single-use Plastic Substitute

/ -- Taking forward the spirit and vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and joining him in the drive to eliminate single-use plastic, a Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh campus student; Pranav Goyal (B.Tech, 2nd Year) has invented a purely biodegradable and environment-friendly substitute for the purpose. As per his invention, starch extracted from potato waste is used to make pallets which can be further used to manufacture biodegradable products like straw, spoons, forks, plates, carry bags and water bottles.

Congratulating Pranav on his 'game-changing' invention, Hon'ble Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University Himachal Pradesh said, "Chitkara University provides the NextGen with the right platform in the form of education, a world-class incubator, mentors and funding, to come up with innovative solutions to society's problems and make a real difference. Pranav's invention is indeed incredible and encouraging for the cause to save our planet."
According to Pranav, this invention aims to replace petroleum-based plastic products which are a major contributing factor to pollution. Explaining the process, Pranav said, "We use starch extracted from potato waste and centrifuge it to form another material which can be used as a raw material in place of plastic products. The product is 100% biodegradable and environment-friendly. We basically make pallets of the starch, feed it into an extruder and then mould it into different shapes of products."
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