Bioplastics are plastic derived from natural resources and they are bio-degradable entirely or partially. Fruit waste is supposed to be an
undesirable matter and will be used as compost. The present work aimed to produce a thin film from fruit material, in converting the
fruit-derived waste into useful material. The thin film was developed by film casting method using waste fiber from orange peel,
glycerol, and corn starch. The thin film was characterized by water, oil absorption, and biodegradable properties. The fact, natural fibers
that originate from the surface of the fruit are hydrophilic rather than oleophilic, so the thin film tends to absorb more water than
cooking oil over 28 days of observation. The biodegradation rate of orange peel film is quickest for films with 50 wt.% of orange peel
powder and slowest for films with 0% of orange peel powder. We concluded that these materials can be used for membrane and
packaging applications. Therefore, this work aims to provide a promising bioplastic that will help the environment and be an alternative
material to modern society.
