Shadi Moqbel1,*, Habib Al-Ghoul2, Abd Al-Majeed Al-Ghzawi3, Rami Mukbel4
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.2, pp. 349-367, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.046369
Abstract The composition of paper cups creates a challenge for the recycling industry, as the paperboard–plastic film composite is hard to separate. Therefore, paper cups are sent to landfills or waste incinerators. This study explores the combined use of red worms (Eisenia fetida) and Greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella) in the biodegradation of paper cups. The study investigates the conditions and combinations that promote using Eisenia fetida and Galleria mellonella for degrading paper cups. The study considered the influence of environmental temperature, the presence of food waste, varying the number of Eisenia fetida worms, and the presence of a Galleria mellonella… More >
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