Plastic Sachets To Eco-Wallet: An Igp Project

PLASTIC SACHETS TO ECO-WALLET:
AN IGP PROJECT
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject ES223 Technopreneurship
ACASIO, NEOMEL
ANUNSACION, MARIA ELISSA
ARBIS, JOHN LOU
ARCANGEL, RICALYN
ARCILLAS, EM-GIE
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to address the unending environmental problem caused by
plastic wastes especially sachets, and make solution from recycling plastic sachets into an
income generating product. The study made used of plastic sachets to produce eco-wallet, as
an income generating product (IGP) project. The primary materials utilized were plastic
sachets, nylon, needle, and zipper, which were available locally and relatively low in cost.
Findings showed that the products produced were environmental friendly and was cheaper
than commercial wallets. The products’ durability and uniqueness were also highlighted by
buyer as one of the major reason of purchasing. A total of 5 products were made and sold Php
20.00 to three buyers. Findings revealed that a total of Php 59.00 was gained. Moreover,
individual profit peaked to 59% of the selling price. The eco-wallet made from plastic sachets
was not just a great source of income but also one simple way to save our environment.
INTRODUCTION
Plastic is the most widely used material in all products, in packaging, consumer
products, building materials, electrical and electronics and industrial machinery. In 2019,
around 368 million metric tons worldwide has been the totaled production on plastic (Tiseo,
2021). Based on the statistical data, the mass production of plastic estimated to have started in
the 1950’s. From the 50 million metric tons recorded in 1976 it doubles for the next years and
continue to increase as the plastic production grow year after year. Plastic are mostly produced
from the non-renewable materials, that for it to naturally decompose, it can take at least 400-
1000 years.
The major drawback of plastic production is the plastic pollution and that’s when
humans thought of things in order to mitigate the pollution caused by the plastic production.
One of the ways humans considered is recycling plastic waste, from one thing to another. Most
recycled products were turn into something usable. The researchers decided to create usable
materials out of plastic waste by turning discarded plastic sachets and wrappers into wallets.
The study aimed to help mitigate plastic pollution through creating products out of plastic
wastes and to give idea on how to earn incomes with creating it out of wastes and locally
available materials.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
METHODOLOGY
Materials
Item Quantity Unit Price Total Price
Plastic Sachets - - -
Nylon 2m Php 3.00 Php 6.00
Needle 1 pad Php 10.00 Php 10.00
Zipper 5 pcs Php 5.00 Php 25.00
TOTAL = Php 41.00
Procedure
1. Collect plastic sachets, the more colorful the better.
2. Cut it into two pieces
3. Wash them thoroughly and air dry them
4. Cut it into rectangular strips (1 inch wide)
5. Fold it into lengthwise
6.
7. Connect the folded strips into the desire length
8. Stich the edges using nylon
9. Stitch the zipper to the opening of the wallet

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Buyers’ Feedbacks
A total of three buyers bought the products. The buyers were asked through online
interview about the products. The table 1.2 showed the tallied feedbacks of the buyers towards
the product.
Table 3. Buyers’ Feedbacks

Theme Quotations
Unique “Unique siya”

“It is awesome to see that plastic sachets can
be recycled like this and create unique
products.”
Durability “Lig-on pud siya” (It is durable”
“Unlike kung magpalit ka ug P80 na wallet na
dili made ug sachets diba dali lang maguba?
Mangatanggal dayun ang tahi-tahi ug uban
pa.”
“Durable siya in a way na mas mauna pa ug
kaguba tong dili sachet na pitaka”
Cheaper than the commercial “Same lang sila ug size sa akong dati na
wallet pero mas mura ni siya, mas lig-on pa
jud, para sa akoa, mao tong mas makasave
jud ko ani.”
“mas mura sad siya sa iban nga pitaka”
Eco-friendly “And also makasave sad sa environment”
“It is a very good product that uses plastic
sachets which helps saving our environment”
“It is an environment friendly na product
because you recycle plastic waste na one of
the problem in terms with our environment.”
Based on the tallied findings, two out of the three buyers thought that the product was
unique while all three of them said that the product is durable. Moreover, two of the buyers
held that the eco-wallet is cheaper compared to other wallets such as the commercial ones. All
three of the buyers agreed that the product is eco-friendly as it can save our environment.
Product’s Profit
There was a total of five finished products made. Each item was sold at Php 20.00 to three
buyers and gained a total of Php 100.00.
Table 2. Product’s Price

Product Quantity Unit Selling Total Income Start-up Profit
Price Money
Eco-wallet 5 pcs Php 20.00 Php 100.00 Php 41.00 Php 59.00
Table 2 shows the total income of Php 100.00 and a total of Php 59.00 gained, which is
144% of the start-up money. It indicates that for every item of the product, 59% of the unit
selling price is gained as profit, which is Php 11.80.
CONCLUSION
Based on the given results and findings, the following are the drawn conclusions:
Plastic sachets were good materials to produce eco-wallets. Eco-wallet made from
plastic sachets was unique and has high durability. It is also cheaper compared to other
commercial wallets, and is perceived as an eco-friendly product.
It does not need a skilled person to produce eco-wallet products however it the
manufacturing process takes time. The start-up money to produce the products was relatively
low, and ensured a good source of income, with 59 % profit in a single product.
REFERENCES
Tesio, I. (2021). Production of plastics worldwide from 1950 to 2019 (in million metric tons)*
https://www.statista.com/statistics/282732/global-production-of-plastics-since-1950/

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PLASTIC SACHETS TO ECO-WALLET:

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject ES223 Technopreneurship

ANUNSACION, MARIA ELISSA

ARBIS, JOHN LOU

Item Quantity Unit Price Total Price

Nylon 2m Php 3.00 Php 6.00

Needle 1 pad Php 10.00 Php 10.00

Zipper 5 pcs Php 5.00 Php 25.00

TOTAL = Php 41.00

1. Collect plastic sachets, the more colorful the better.

2. Cut it into two pieces

3. Wash them thoroughly and air dry them

4. Cut it into rectangular strips (1 inch wide)

5. Fold it into lengthwise

7. Connect the folded strips into the desire length

8. Stich the edges using nylon

9. Stitch the zipper to the opening of the wallet

Table 3. Buyers’ Feedbacks

Unique “Unique siya”

buyers and gained a total of Php 100.00.

Table 2. Product’s Price

selling price is gained as profit, which is Php 11.80.

commercial wallets, and is perceived as an eco-friendly product.

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