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    OKRA (Abelmoschus Esculentus) STEMS AS RECYCLED Paper

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    This study examines creating paper from okra stems as a more sustainable alternative to traditional paper sources. Specifically, the researchers aim to determine if varying ingredients can improve the breaking strength and porosity of okra paper. They hypothesize that adding wastepaper to okra pulp will create a stronger, more durable paper. The study seeks to develop an environmentally friendly paper replacement and find additional uses for okra stems. Results could help reduce deforestation by lessening demand for wood-based paper and promote more sustainable materials.

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    Republic of the Philippines

    Department of Science and Technology


    PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
    SOCCSKSARGEN REGION CAMPUS
    Brgy. Paraiso, City of Koronadal

    OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus) STEMS AS RECYCLED


    PAPER

    An Investigatory Project

    Presented to the Faculty of

    Philippine Science High School

    SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus

    Brgy. Paraiso, City of Koronadal

    In Partial Fulfillment of
    Requirement in Integrated Science 2

    ALLYSSA A. LUMAGOD
    AKIA ZEN A. OMAHOY
    SITTIE NUR NISHREEN U. POMPONG

    FEBRUARY 2018
    CHAPTER I

    THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

    Introduction

    Background of the Study

    Nonbiodegradable waste is a major concern everywhere in the world. The bulk

    of the world’s waste consists of the hard-to-breakdown products, such as styrofoam.

    Styrofoam is commonly used as food container in fast food restaurants. Because it

    cannot be recycled, this waste contributes largely to the world’s increasing garbage

    problem.

    One and a half acres of trees are being cut down every second. 93% of paper

    comes from trees. In the case of paper, it also involves cutting down trees. Deforestation

    is one of the main environmental problems we’re facing in these times. 42% of all

    global wood harvest is used to make paper.

    To lessen this environmental problem, one logical solution is to use

    biodegradable materials or recyclable. Okra stems are regarded as waste and are often

    just thrown to become compost.

    People have been making paper from plants for centuries. The Egyptians are

    famous for their paper made from the papyrus reed. Paper has also been made from

    flax, day lilies, and in this case, okra, that ubiquitous southern vegetable.
    Statement of the Problem

    This study is made to find out the differences of paper made from okra stems.

    This study is made to find out the answer to the questions: “In what way can the okra

    paper be made better in terms of breaking strength and porosity?”, “What is the

    difference in the paper when the ingredients were varied?”, and “Can okra paper be

    used as a writing paper?”.

    General Objective:

    a) To create a paper using okra stems that is durable.

    Specific Objectives:

    a) To create okra paper with wastepaper that is in par with an ordinary okra

    paper’s breaking strength and porosity or even better.

    b) To use wastepaper as another ingredient to make the paper more durable

    Significance of the Study

    This project was made to find the better paper replacement in terms of

    porosity, texture, and in other areas using okra stems. This was made to help people

    and save the environment. This study would help students find a replacement for

    wrapping paper. This would also help tree planters because this paper consumes or

    uses less trees and trees are essential to the environment. This also can help to find

    another use of okra stems.


    Scope and Limitations

    The research was limited to paper production and different tests. The

    research was limited to using okra stems as replacement and not concerned to using

    other products. In this research, we, the researchers, will solely use okra and another

    natural ingredient. Therefore, they couldn’t be fairly compared to other replacements

    in terms of their qualities. Also, this product was only tested for writing and wrapping

    use and not in any form of other use involving paper.

    Definition of Terms

    Breaking Strength - the greatest stress especially in tension that a material is

    capable of withstanding without rupture.

    Fiber - a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral

    substance, or textile is formed.

    Porosity - a measure of the void (i.e. "empty") spaces in a material,

    and is a fraction of the volume of voids over the total

    volume, between 0 and 1, or as a percentage between 0 and

    100%.

    Pulp - a soft, wet, shapeless mass of material.

    Texture - the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a

    substance
    Water Retention - hold considerable amount of water.

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