RECORN: CORN HUSK AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ECO-FRIENDLY PAPER BAGS

Abstract

This study investigated the use of corn husks as an alternative to paper bags. It delivered on the pressing need to reduce environmental damage caused by waste and deforestation. The researchers explored alternatives to paper bags, specifically examining the environmental benefits of corn husk-based paper bags, such as reduced deforestation, and utilized corn husk as the primary resource. The main objective was to determine whether corn husks could effectively replace commercial paper bags by comparing their weight-carrying capacity. The study employed experimental methods and statistical analysis, utilizing GSM (grams per square meter), WCC (weight-carrying capacity), and a T-test to evaluate the strength of corn husk-based and commercial paper bags. Results indicated that recorn paper bags, made from corn husks, exhibited a significant difference in weight-carrying capacity compared to commercial paper bags, with a p-value of 0.0054 and a t-value of 7.25, which exceeded the t-critical value of 3.1824. Furthermore, the WCC test revealed that there is a significant difference in weight-carrying capacity between the corn husk and commercialized paper bags. Overall, this study explored the use of corn husks as a material for paper bags, highlighting their biodegradability on traditional paper bags. The research revealed that recorn paper bags demonstrated greater durability than commercial paper bags, highlighting their potential as a sustainable alternative. This suggests recorn paper bags could be a more environmentally friendly packaging option for a sustainable future.