Various Materials that can Be Harnessed from Different Package Parcels to Be Used as Support Additives

This study investigates the potential use of parcel packaging materials as support additives, particularly in construction. As the amount of packaging waste increases, as well as the demand for sustainable materials, little research has been done on how to use them in engineering and industrial practice. This study aims to identify and evaluate the potential among these parcel materials that may function as an alternative for support additives. A mixed-methods research design was employed, which involves the collection and classification of commonly discarded parcel packaging materials. In order to capture expert opinion on their viability, efficiency, and possible uses, survey questionnaires were handed out to professors in the disciplines of civil, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were then used to analyze the data. The results showed that not every parcel packaging can perform well as support additives in terms of mechanical strength and moisture resistance. The study concludes that it is possible to use some packaging waste as support additives in the field of construction; however, it is necessary to identify the proper use and application of these materials in the field.

Parcel packaging waste, Polymer composites, Support additives, Recycled materials, Sustainable construction materials

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