BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec. 7
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
Uzbekistan and South Korea discussed the possibility of organizing an environmentally friendly biodegradable film for use in agriculture in the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan, Trend reports referring to Dunyo agency.
The issue was discussed by the deputy governor of Bukhara region Rizo Asadov and the head of the South Korean Seojin Biotech Co., Ltd company Bark Hoi Young during the videoconference organized by the representatives of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in South Korea.
Asadov said that up to three million tons of raw cotton are produced in Uzbekistan annually, including 300,000 tons in the Bukhara region. At the same time, in the process of growing cotton, plastic films are used, which require cleaning the fields after harvesting.
In order to increase the yield of cotton, reduce the cost of its cultivation, as well as protect the environment, the Uzbek side proposed to create a production of biodegradable film and other environmentally friendly products in the Bukhara region.
It was also noted that, taking into account the tourism potential of ancient Bukhara and the development of the service sector for foreign tourists, there is a great demand for biodegradable disposable tableware and other products in hotels, restaurants, museums and other facilities in the region.
Bark Hoi Yong informed about the technological solutions and patents held by Seojin Biotech Co., Ltd. According to him, currently his company produces environmentally friendly biodegradable disposable PET bags for trade and garbage bags, plastic containers and cutlery, plastic film for agriculture (covering, bubble films for greenhouses and others), bubble wrap, packing for clothes.
He believes that, it is first necessary to organize the production of biodegradable film, which can be used in agriculture for sowing crops.
“This film also makes it possible to retain moisture and reduce water consumption for growing crops. After harvesting, there is no need to spend money and time to remove the used film, as it is biodegradable and will not affect the preparation of the land for the next sowing,” Yong explained.
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