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ABSTRACT

Thousands of trees have been cut down to suffice the daily needs of people. One is for producing paper, a product that has a very huge part in education, office jobs, and other day to day activities. Although, the process in which these products are made can lead to deforestation, destruction of natural habitats and pollution. And there is also the added fact that the natural resources of the world is limited, while the world population and their needs keep expanding, which may result in the cost increase of a modern commodity. This became the motivation of the researchers to find an alternative solution that might help people in producing paper using non-woody fiber instead of trees. It resulted in the study “Garlic Peel as an Alternative Source of Paper”. The study utilized the use of garlic peel to create an alternative type of paper. In this study garlic peels were collected, cleaned and measured for 75 grams. Then blended the garlic peel with 1000 mL of water. Then, the mixture was placed on a basin to obtain the fibers using the mold and deckle then removed the mold and placed the 15” by 15” cloth on top of the deckle. Then flipped the deckle and used the sponge to be able to lessen the excess water and to be able to remove the deckle. Then placed another 15” by 15” cloth over it. Lastly, flat iron was used to make the alternative paper dry. After that, it was proven that the garlic peel can be an alternative source of fiber in producing paper. Further refining can enhance the ability of garlic peel as source in producing alternative paper. The resulting product was then subjected to organoleptical testing on 10 respondents. Based on the results, the alternative paper had received a lower score on the physical property test in terms of tactile texture and opacity against the commercial paper, while it had exceeded in terms of tear strength while it had gained an even score in ink absorption and thickness. It showed that the use of garlic peel for making alternative paper is viable.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The need for the production of paper products in order to supply the very high demand is tantamount to saying that a lot of trees are needed to be cut. The researcher used garlic peel as an alternative in producing paper. The following facts will serve as the foundation for the success of this study. Garlic peel is rich in sclerenchymatous fibres or simply fibers. Their walls are highly lignified and are provided with simple pits which could be only seen through microscope. Garlic peels have dead cells that serves purely a mechanical function that gives strength, rigidity and flexibility to the plant body. They are common in the bark, the seed-coats of many leguminous seeds and the protective scales of onion and garlic.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

Generally, the main objective of the study was to produce an alternative paper out of garlic peel. Specifically, the study aimed to: 1. determine the difference between commercial short bond paper and the alternative paper out of garlic peel in terms of its physical properties such as: 1.1 thickness; 1.2 tear strength; and 1.3 tactile texture 2. determine the effectiveness of the alternative paper out of garlic peel in terms of: 2.1 opacity and 2.2 ink absorption

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The researcher aims to produce a paper from alternative source which is garlic peel. This research study will be significant to the following: Environment. This study will help to open minds in using non-woody plant in producing paper instead of trees. In this case, cutting trees will be lessened. Future Entrepreneurs. This study can be their source of income since they do not have to spend a lot of capital. Future Researchers. This would help future researchers who will conduct the same study which could be their basis in producing alternative paper in order to obtain a more accurate research study.

CONCLUSIONS

Garlic (Allium sativum) Peel as an Alternative Source of Paper

Based on the results of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. There is no significant difference between alternative and commercial paper in terms of their physical properties such as thickness, opacity, tear strength and ink absorptiveness. 2. There is significant difference between alternative and commercial paper in terms of its texture. 3. The effectiveness of using the garlic peel as alternative paper has been proven to be acceptable in terms of opacity and ink absorption.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Difference of Alternative Paper and Commercial Paper in terms of its Physical Properties:

Tear Strength:

Tactile Texture:

Table 3. Treatment Means for Tactile Texture

Table 1. Treatment Means for Tear Strength Setup

Tear Strength

Trial 1

Trial 2

Trial3

Alternative Paper (T1)

4.5

4.5

4.5

Commercial Paper (T2)

3.5

3.5

3.5

Setup

Table 2. t-Test: Paired Two Sample for Means on the Tear Strength of the Alternative Paper and Commercial Paper

Difference Df t Stat P(T