Environmental Pollution Journal
Vol. 6 No. 1: April 2026

Bastefia Bag (Banana Stem Fiber Tea Bag) as Innovative Tea Bag Environmentally Friendly Non-Microplastic

Andi Keisha Aisyah (UPT SPF SMAN 1 BULUKUMBA)
Andi Syifanna Rusyidah (UPT SPF SMAN 1 BULUKUMBA)
Anindyah Azzahrah Rahmadi (UPT SPF SMAN 1 BULUKUMBA)
Aryati Rajab (UPT SPF SMAN 1 BULUKUMBA)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2026

Abstract

Microplastics have become a major threat to humans. Indonesians are estimated to consume 15 grams of microplastic per capita per month, equivalent to three ATM cards, one source of which is tea bags. Unknowingly, these tea bags release or produce microplastics, which can become toxic if they pollute the environment. This microplastic waste can be channeled into the ocean through waterways. Researchers conducted a study aimed at determining how to make Bastefia Bag using banana stem fiber as the raw material and its efficiency as a substitute for commercial tea bags. The research method used was an experiment, namely conducting organoleptic tests, comparing Bastefia Bag with ordinary tea bags in terms of solubility in water at 100°C, and biodegradability tests. The results of this study indicate that banana stem fiber is effective as a raw material for Bastefia Bag without altering the function of commercial tea bags.

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Journal Info

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epj

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Humanities Chemistry Engineering Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Environmental Pollution Journal adalah jurnal yang dapat diakses secara terbuka yang dipublikasikan oleh ECOTON Foundation. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk mengintegrasi penelitian terkini terkait pencemaran lingkungan baik di Indonesia maupun di berbagai negara. Output yang didapatkan tidak hanya untuk ...