Dr. Rita Parmawati creates an organic mulch tape from banana waste, water hyacinth, and paitan leaves, replacing harmful plastic mulch.

Dr. Rita Parmawati from Brawijaya University's Faculty of Agriculture has created an organic mulch tape made from banana waste, water hyacinth, and paitan leaves. This new technology replaces plastic mulch, which is harmful to the environment due to improper decomposition. The mulch tape helps prevent weed growth and reduces soil surface evaporation rate. Dr. Parmawati plans to apply this technology during the second planting season.