THE RESEARCHERS:
BALDO, DARLENE
2020
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
A paper is a printing or writing surface made primarily from vegetable or wood fiber
important things in life. Great ideas are started on paper. The world is educated on
paper. Businesses are founded on paper. Love is professed on paper. Important news is
spread on paper.
PROBLEMS:
However, the global forests are being depleted for the production of paper
products. Every year over 4 billion or 35% of the world’s trees is felled and used in the
manufacture of paper products. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture
Organization, an estimated 18 million acres (7.3 million hectares) of forest are lost
each year because of rapid consumption of timber trees for producing forest products
such as paper.In the Philippines, the country lost a third of its forest cover from 1990 to
2005. The Philippine deforestation is down since its peak in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
Widespread logging was responsible for much of the historical forest loss. Although the
government bans on timber harvesting, illegal logging still continues today. Within this
environmental situation, there is an increasing demand for alternative pulp and paper
means and become significant challenges for the government agencies to utilize that
sources rapid economic development and population growth. Aside from this, the
demand for paper is not only in local setting but also in different parts of the world.
Therefore, the researchers came up with an idea that can resolve this problem.
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WHAT IS BANANA
Today, bananas are grown in at least 107 countries and are ranked fourth among the
world's food crops in monetary value. Bananas are one of the most widely consumed
fruits in the world for good reason. Bananas are rich in potassium and fiber. Also, eating
them has many health benefits as it may help prevent asthma high blood
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271157.php
Tree lovers can seek out sustainable paper options made from crafting an alternative DIY
version from trash-bound banana peels for eco-inspired letter writing. Banana peels are
used to make papers by following these simple steps and are as follows: Remove the
stem and blossom end of four banana peels. Unripe peels work best, but you can use
just-ripened peels, too, place the skins in a sunny area such as your windowsill or deck
until they transition from yellow to entirely black. They’ll be ready to use in your
homemade paper recipe as soon as they are completely devoid of all moisture and
pliability , place 1 cup of shredded recycled paper into a blender along with 2 cups of
water. Cover it securely and then blend the combo on high until a gray-tinged slurry
forms, prepare your completely dried banana skins so they can be added to the paper
pulp by first rough-cutting them into ½-inch bits and then depositing them into a pot of
rapidly boiling water. Allow the material to soften for approximately 15 to 20 minutes,
stirring occasionally, the rehydrated banana skins are now ready to be added to the
paper slurry already in your blender. Once you augment the mixture with an additional
cup of water, replace the lid and process on high until it all comes together in texture
and consistency, place your papermaking mold and deckle in the bottom of a plastic
basin with the glass frame facing up. Slowly pour the paper slurry inside the mold while
concurrently raising the double frame so all the excess water in your paper mixture
drains through. Make sure the paper pulp covers the entire surface area of the mold by
hand-pressing it into place; this step will reduce the moisture content so it is easier to
release your homemade banana paper sheet from its frame, and lastly, with a large
damp cloth covering your table, place the mold/deckle on top so the deckle frame can
be immediately removed, followed by the mold itself. What will remain is a somewhat
solid sheet of recycled banana skin-paper pulp that must be cured before use. Allow it to
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WHAT IS CORN
A corn is a cereal plant of the grass family (Poaceae) and its edible grain.. The corn plant
is a tall annual grass with a stout, erect, solid stem. The large narrow leaves have wavy
margins and are spaced alternately on opposite sides of the stem. Corn is used as
livestock feed, as human food, as biofuel, and as raw material in industry. Varieties of
yellow and white corn are the most popular as food, though there are varieties with red,
blue, pink, and black kernels, often banded, spotted, or striped. Each ear is enclosed by
https://www.britannica.com/plant/corn-plant
Both corn husks and banana peels contain fiber. Fiber is a… How fiber helps in the
production of paper.
8. FINDINGS
9. BENIFICIARIES
This research study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of the Banana peel
(Musa Acuminata) and Corn (Maize)husk as an alternative paper. Hence, the researchers
1. Is there a significant difference in the durability of Banana peel and Corn husk as
an alternative paper?
Banana peel and Corn husk as an alternative paper? Different kinds of inks are as
follows:
a. Pentel Pen
b. Gel Pen
c. Sign Pen
d. Metal Pen
e. Ballpen
3. What are the level of physical properties of the Banana peel paper and Corn husk
a. Color
b. Odor
c. Texture
d. Gloss
e. Opacity
alternative paper made from Banana (Musa Acuminata) peel and the alternative paper
alternative paper made from Banana (Musa Acuminata) peel and the alternative paper
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This comparative analysis assesses the effectiveness of the Banana peel (Musa
Acuminata) and Corn (Maize) husk as an alternative paper. Thus, this study will be a
Paper Consumers. With the existence of alternative paper, consumers can have many
options on what alternative paper they will use. The findings of this study will provide
Agriculture. It may also benefit the agricultural field, especially farmers. The success of
this research may become the success of farmers that cultivate bananas and corn. Lastly,
this would mean more planting and production of corn and banana trees. It will also help
Local Business Industry or Entrepreneurship. This research study will also be beneficial to
businessmen. Business that surround with papers can also sell this alternative papers.
The goal is to decrease the cost of raw materials to gain more income without destroying
Unemployed Citizens. The findings of this study will give the Filipino citizens especially
those who live in the rural place where raw materials needed in the production of
alternative paper are abundant and just being thrown away, can give them ideas about
the production and significance of alternative paper. With the knowledge given, they can
production of alternative paper is less harmful to the environment since it uses organic
materials which makes the product less toxic and more environmental-friendly than
commercial paper that uses trees. Also, less trees will be cut down.
DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources). The results of this study, can
help this government institution as many trees will no longer be cut for the production of
paper but instead will use raw materials such as corn husk and banana peel.
Community. From the study, the community can also benefit because the utilization of
Future Researchers. The findings of this study will be a useful reference to the future
researchers who would plan to make any related study on this research.
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