Quality and Acceptability of Paper Fan Made of Banana Pseudostem and Recycled Paper

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was conducted to determine the quality and acceptability of paper fan made of banana pseudostem and recycled paper. The researcher aimed to determine the homemade paper test result from the three samples with the following proportions; sample A was made up of 67% banana pseudostem and 33% scrap paper, sample B was composed of 50% banana pseudostem and 50% scrap paper, sample C was formed from 60% banana pseudostem and 40% scrap paper. Also, the researcher intended to find out the level of acceptance of homemade recycled paper in terms of usability, texture and general acceptability. Another concern was to determine the production cost to prepare the recycled paper. The respondents of the study were the teachers and students of Calamba National High School -Annex.

METHODS

The study employed descriptive-evaluative research design and a scorecard was given to the respondents to determine the level of acceptance in terms of usability, texture and general acceptability. An analysis on its feasibility and durability was conducted with the help of science research specialist at Forest Product Research and Development Institute(FPRDI) UP College, Laguna.

RESULTS

The study found out that sample A was thicker among the three samples. It was made up of mostly banana pseudostem. The tearing index of sample A was also high compared to sample B and sample C. This was also true to the tensile index. It means that sample A has a greater ability to be stretched without breaking. the folding endurance of sample A is also noticeable therefore it has a quality of continuing for a longer time. Based from the results gathered from the respondents,the recycled paper which was made into fan was very usable, very acceptable and it was fine. it describes that the paper fan was not too smooth or rough.

DISCUSSIONS

The process of recycling banana pseudostem and scrap paper must be introduced to the students and school personnel for they are the top users of paper, and to the locality especially to the farmers to lessen the solid waste and to earn a profit. School may have linkages to industries to increase the production of recycled paper. Another study should be made to improve and discover more ways of recycling.