Life Cycle Analysis of Biodegradable Plastics using Cradle-to-Grave Assessment

¹ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India,
² Department of Civil, GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
³ Department of Mechanical Engineering, KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology, Chilkur(Vil), Moinabad(M), Ranga Reddy(Dist), Hyderabad, 500075, Telangana, India.
⁴ Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura - 140417, Punjab, India
⁵ Uttaranchal University, Dehradun - 248007, India
⁶ Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh - 174103 India
⁷ Institute of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura - 281406 (U.P.), India
⁸ Department of computers Techniques engineering, College of technical engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq

^* Corresponding author: gaurav.pushkarna@lpu.co.in

Abstract

This research examines the impact of ergonomic adjustments on production settings, focusing specifically on the concept of biodegradable plastic. The study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses derived from the collected data. The Life cycle assessment data reveal a department-specific improvement of 28.57% in the Degradable department, demonstrating the efficacy of the implemented ergonomic solutions. Research on biodegradable plastic in workstations uncovers inconsistencies and advocates for the standardization of features to provide uniform ergonomic comfort. The Productivity and Comfort Survey demonstrates a significant correlation between perceived comfort and productivity. Based on the survey findings, there is a direct correlation between a 10% increase in productivity and a one-point increase in comfort ratings. Analysis of Training and Feedback data reveals that the introduction of training initiatives resulted in a 20% improvement in outcomes linked to attention. The analysis of this information necessitates the integration of ergonomic interventions as a fundamental aspect of Life cycle industrial practices. This integration has the potential to enhance both workplace comfort and productivity, as well as job satisfaction.