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Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon

Aprovechamiento de residuos agroindustriales para la extracción de celulosa y la producción de envases biodegradables: un estudio desde la Amazonía peruana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15446/acag.v73n1.112636

Palabras clave:

Agriculture, Bioplastics, Peru, Waste Management, Waste Reuse (en)
Agricultura, bioplásticos, gestión de residuos, Perú, reutilización de residuos (es)

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This study, based in the department of Ucayali in Peru, focuses on quantifying waste from the agro-industry sector and estimating potential cellulose yield for biodegradable packaging production. Given the significant environmental impact of non-degradable plastic packaging, cellulose extracted from waste material offers a sustainable alternative with promising applications in packaging. A sample of 17 agro-industrial enterprises was surveyed to gather data on their production and waste generation. The findings suggest significant potential for cellulose extraction from waste generated in the processing of seven primary crops. Despite positive initiatives to reuse waste, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly regarding the disposal of non-reusable waste. The research provides practical solutions for waste management, highlighting the need for policy measures that encourage its responsible disposal and the reuse of agro-industrial waste. It also stresses the importance of capacity building and training for small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector. The findings present contributions to waste management, environmental conservation, sustainable material production, and policy-making, with implications for both regional and global efforts to foster sustainable practices.

Este estudio, realizado en el departamento de Ucayali en Perú, se centra en cuantificar los residuos del sector agroindustrial y estimar el rendimiento potencial de celulosa para la producción de envases biodegradables. Dado el importante impacto ambiental de los envases de plástico no degradables, la celulosa extraída de residuos ofrece una alternativa sostenible con aplicaciones prometedoras en este sector. Se encuestó una muestra de 17 empresas agroindustriales para recopilar datos sobre su producción y generación de residuos. Los hallazgos sugieren un potencial significativo para la extracción de celulosa a partir de residuos generados en el procesamiento de siete cultivos primarios. A pesar de las iniciativas positivas para reutilizar los residuos, hay oportunidades de mejora, particularmente en lo que respecta a la eliminación de residuos no reutilizables. La investigación proporciona soluciones prácticas para la gestión de residuos, destacando la necesidad de políticas que fomenten su eliminación responsable y la reutilización de residuos agroindustriales. También destaca la importancia de desarrollar capacidades y formar a las pequeñas y medianas empresas del sector. Los hallazgos presentan contribuciones a la gestión de residuos, la conservación del medio ambiente, la producción de materiales sostenibles y la formulación de políticas, con implicaciones para los esfuerzos regionales y globales para fomentar prácticas sostenibles.

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Panduro Pisco, G., Hoyos Shica, L. D., Rubina, E. E., Sánchez Sunción, G., Panduro Rocha, G. N., Leon Moreno, D. & Carbonel, D. (2025). Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon. Acta Agronómica, 73(1), 73–81. https://doi.org/10.15446/acag.v73n1.112636

ACM

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Panduro Pisco, G., Hoyos Shica, L.D., Rubina, E.E., Sánchez Sunción, G., Panduro Rocha, G.N., Leon Moreno, D. y Carbonel, D. 2025. Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon. Acta Agronómica. 73, 1 (mar. 2025), 73–81. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/acag.v73n1.112636.

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Panduro Pisco, G.; Hoyos Shica, L. D.; Rubina, E. E.; Sánchez Sunción, G.; Panduro Rocha, G. N.; Leon Moreno, D.; Carbonel, D. Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon. Acta Agron. 2025, 73, 73-81.

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PANDURO PISCO, G.; HOYOS SHICA, L. D.; RUBINA, E. E.; SÁNCHEZ SUNCIÓN, G.; PANDURO ROCHA, G. N.; LEON MORENO, D.; CARBONEL, D. Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon. Acta Agronómica, [S. l.], v. 73, n. 1, p. 73–81, 2025. DOI: 10.15446/acag.v73n1.112636. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/acta_agronomica/article/view/112636. Acesso em: 16 mar. 2026.

Chicago

Panduro Pisco, Grober, Lady Di Hoyos Shica, Edwar Edinson Rubina, Glendy Sánchez Sunción, Gustavo Nilo Panduro Rocha, David Leon Moreno, y Dalia Carbonel. 2025. «Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon». Acta Agronómica 73 (1):73-81. https://doi.org/10.15446/acag.v73n1.112636.

Harvard

Panduro Pisco, G., Hoyos Shica, L. D., Rubina, E. E., Sánchez Sunción, G., Panduro Rocha, G. N., Leon Moreno, D. y Carbonel, D. (2025) «Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon», Acta Agronómica, 73(1), pp. 73–81. doi: 10.15446/acag.v73n1.112636.

IEEE

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G. Panduro Pisco, «Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon», Acta Agron., vol. 73, n.º 1, pp. 73–81, mar. 2025.

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Panduro Pisco, G., L. D. Hoyos Shica, E. E. Rubina, G. Sánchez Sunción, G. N. Panduro Rocha, D. Leon Moreno, y D. Carbonel. «Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon». Acta Agronómica, vol. 73, n.º 1, marzo de 2025, pp. 73-81, doi:10.15446/acag.v73n1.112636.

Turabian

Panduro Pisco, Grober, Lady Di Hoyos Shica, Edwar Edinson Rubina, Glendy Sánchez Sunción, Gustavo Nilo Panduro Rocha, David Leon Moreno, y Dalia Carbonel. «Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon». Acta Agronómica 73, no. 1 (marzo 24, 2025): 73–81. Accedido marzo 16, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/acta_agronomica/article/view/112636.

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Panduro Pisco G, Hoyos Shica LD, Rubina EE, Sánchez Sunción G, Panduro Rocha GN, Leon Moreno D, Carbonel D. Harnessing agro-industrial waste for cellulose extraction and biodegradable packaging production: a study from the Peruvian Amazon. Acta Agron. [Internet]. 24 de marzo de 2025 [citado 16 de marzo de 2026];73(1):73-81. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/acta_agronomica/article/view/112636

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