Pineapple leaves are one of the waste materials that are abundantly being dumped, decomposed and burnt. Usually, the waste is eliminated by burning or decomposing, which will raise harmful environmental issue.
Actually, pineapple leaves can be further processed to produce value-added product, which can be made by extracting fiber from pineapple leaves and transforming them into commercial products such as string and rope, which is further produced into textiles and clothes.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore found a novel way to reuse pineapple leaves to preserve fruits and vegetables for at least two weeks and remove toxic metals from wastewater.
Researchers in Malaysia recently found a way to turn fiber from pineapple leaves into material sturdy enough to make drone frames.
Now farmers do not have to burn or discard of the leaves after harvest. Selling the waste instead would generate extra income for them, and can also help in agribusiness diversification. In addition to that, it can also benefit the environment.
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