Intro/ Thesis continued Overall, biodegradation and composting technologies have great potential as sustainable waste management solutions, and their continued development and refinement will play an important role in helping to create a more circular economy. Researchers have claimed that biodegradable plastics are the way of the future. As plastic all over the world is being banned the better environmental approach to biodegradable technology is the pursuit of plant based fiber moldings. The development of bagasse plant based fibers derived from sugarcane pulp is the best biodegradable alternative to replace plastic items with and contribute to sustainable waste management solutions. For this research paper submittal, students are to submit a paper as if it were going to be submitted to a national professional society of one’s choice, such as National Association for Environmental Health & Safety Management Professionals (NAEM), American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES), or American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Journal of Public Health, Journal of Environmental Protection, etc. for publication. The submission should be worthy of submission to a journal in one of these societies/associations, geared toward the appropriate audience, and should be leading-edge work. In other words, this is not just a research paper on an environmental topic. This paper should identify an area of concern, or research an area of concern, and propose a solution. The research should identify what knowledge already exists on the topic and what additional information can be obtained to further the knowledge base in the field which can benefit corporations. In other words, information should not be a rehash of what is already known in the field. It should be new and worthy of advancing the field of occupational safety, health, and/or environmental management. APA format is to be used. 8-12 pages (approximately 3000-3500 words), not including cover page, abstract, references, etc. Annotated bibliography will be provided for use and assistance
