SALUGBATI GLUE: MIXTURE OF CORCHORUS OLITORIUS (SALUYOT) AND BASELLA ALBA (ALUGBATI) AS AN ECO-FRIENDLY LIQUID GLUE

Abstract

Glue is widely used for crafting and various applications, but commercial and synthetic adhesives often contain harmful chemicals that pose risks to human health and the environment. This study focused on formulating and testing an alternative adhesive using Corchorus olitorius (saluyot) and Basella alba (alugbati) to mitigate these negative effects. Specifically, it aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a liquid glue mixture derived from the mucilage of these plants." This study employed an experimental research design, comparing the adhesive properties of saluyot-alugbati glue and commercial glue. The adhesives were applied to kraft paper and tested using an alternative adhesive strength testing device." The experimental results indicated that the t-value (0.26399) is lower than the t-critical value (2.77645), demonstrating no significant difference between saluyot-alugbati glue and commercial glue. Therefore, the study fails to reject the null hypothesis, confirming its validity.". The findings of this study support the promotion of plant-based adhesives as a sustainable alternative to commercial glues. Eco-friendly liquid glue typically relies on natural and renewable ingredients; however, environmental factors such as climate change and deforestation may impact their sourcing and availability.