DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF AN ECO-FRIENDLY BAGGASE DISPOSABLE BOWL MAKING MACHINE

The present research successfully demonstrates the design and development of a manually operated bagasse bowl-making machine for the production of biodegradable disposable bowls. The machine was designed using a lead screw mechanism, die assembly, guide rods, and a heating system to convert sugarcane bagasse into useful eco-friendly products.   Sugarcane bagasse, an abundant agricultural waste material, was effectively utilized as the primary raw material for bowl manufacturing. The addition of a natural starch-based binder improved the bonding and strength of the final product. Experimental testing confirmed that the manufactured bowls possess satisfactory water resistance, oil resistance, heat resistance, and mechanical strength suitable for food-serving applications.   The developed machine is simple in construction, economical to fabricate, and easy to operate. It provides a sustainable alternative to plastic and thermocol disposable products while promoting agricultural waste utilization and environmental conservation.   Therefore, the proposed bagasse bowl-making machine can be considered technically feasible, economically viable, and environmentally beneficial for small-scale production and rural entrepreneurship.

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