A Project Proposal of Ooho spheres as an alternative Eco-Friendly Plastic Bottles

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

Plastic pollution is exploding in its full acceleration. Each day is becoming more and more vulnerable for the environment and the world's future. Edible plastic water balls can be made from Brown Seaweed, readily available in the ocean and easily grown. Sodium alginate forms a gel-like structure when reacted with calcium lactate, which can be used to make these water balls. The research design used for the study was quantitative experimental research while utilizing a purposive sampling technique. The statistical treatment used for this study was a T-test to determine the difference between the two groups of respondents. They were using a questionnaire as the research instrument. The researchers surveyed to identify the level of acceptability of the model in terms of construction materials, designs, procedures, and presentation. 

The study's respondents are 2 Chemical Engineers and 2 Unilever Engineers. The following procedures were undertaken in developing the project: Ooho spheres: collect the materials and tools, prepare the tools, add 1 gram of sodium alginate and mix it into one cup of water. Use a blender and mix until it is fully dissolved and leave at least 10-15 minutes until the bubbles are lost; use another bowl with 4 cups of water and add 5 grams of calcium lactate. After the first bowl with sodium alginate has no Bubble, you can scoop it, put it into the other bowl, and wait until it is fully made. The study results regarding construction materials, designs, procedure, and presentation are Strongly Accepted. The acquired overall mean of the Chemical Engineers was 4.33, interpreted as Moderately Accepted, and Uniliver Engineers have an overall mean of 4.62, interpreted as Strongly Accepted. The T-value was 4.303, and the T-computed was 1.0439. It indicates a significant difference between the assessments of the two groups of respondents. For further improvement of the study, the respondents recommend that we focus on sustainable packaging that is a bit sturdier. The researchers should have done in-depth research in the study to improve the product.