Eco Friendly Paper Production With The Use of Banana Peel
Eco Friendly Paper Production With The Use of Banana Peel
Eco Friendly Paper Production With The Use of Banana Peel
ARASOF Campus
By:
Biscocho, Mikco V.
De Castro, Nicole V.
Estilo, Gerelyn C.
March 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I. SUMMARY ……………………………………………………………..1
II. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………….……… 2
III. NEEDS/PROBLEMS…………………………………………………….3
IV. GOALS/OBJECTIVES…………………………………………………..6
V. PROCEDURES/SCOPE OF WORK ………………..…………………...6
VI. TIMETABLE …………………………………………………………….8
VII. BUDGET …………………………………………………………………9
VIII. KEY PERSONNEL ………………………………………………………9
IX. EVALUATION ………………………………………………………….10
X. ENDORSEMENTS ………………………………………………………14
XI. NEXT STEPS ……………………………………………………………14
XII. APPENDIX ………………………………………………………………15
REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………………..16
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LIST OF FIGURES
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LIST OF TABLES
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Chapter I
SUMMARY
PeelCrafters is a student-run non-profit organization born from a shared passion for
social innovation and environmental sustainability. It has a noble mission of creating paper
products made from banana peels that are environmentally beneficial. Since its
establishment, PeelCrafters has been polishing its process for turning banana peels into
paper products, as part of its project named “Eco-friendly Paper Production with the Use
of Banana Peel”.
This proposal outlines a process for paper production using banana peels as the raw
material in substitution with wood pulp. This project can mitigate the adverse effects of
deforestation and biowaste, which will pave the way for a more resilient and
environmentally sustainable future not just for the country, but beyond. The success of the
stakeholders. The partnerships with local banana chips, banana cue, and turon vendors,
markets, and households are crucial for the collection and donation of banana peels. The
endorsement of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for future projects and
access to research and technological resources. This project is aligned with the objectives
The anticipated result of this project is the establishment of the supply chain and
sustainable supply chain for banana peels and the facilitation of eco-friendly paper
production into wider environmental initiatives, paving the way for broader adoption of
Concurrently, the total estimated budget for this project is P 205,000. To support the
In addition to this grant request, we will contribute P 10, 000 in matching funds from our
resources. This funding will cover the costs of research and development, fiber extraction,
Chapter II
INTRODUCTION
PeelCrafters is a student-run non-profit
Figure 1
organization born from a shared passion for social
PeelCrafters’ Logo
innovation and environmental sustainability. It was
concept paper in their Professional Education course, where the students explored
innovative ways to reduce food waste and create sustainable products. During their
research, they discovered that banana peels have the potential to be used as a raw material
for papermaking. Inspired by this finding, they founded PeelCrafters with a noble mission
of creating paper products made from banana peels that are environmentally beneficial.
PeelCrafters is led by seven visionaries who are committed to generating change and
Since its establishment, PeelCrafters has been polishing its process for turning
banana peels into paper products. They have collaborated with local Banana chips, Banana
cue, and Turon vendors, markets, and even households that consume bananas in everyday
Looking ahead, PeelCrafters aims to expand its operations and are aiming to build a
partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to support future
projects and collaborate with other government agencies such as the Department of
Agriculture (DOA) and the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR)
to increase the effectiveness and to broaden regions that will benefit this project. The
organization is also aiming to reduce the amount of banana peel waste in the community
and lessen deforestation as a result of paper production. Turning banana peels into paper
not only provides practical solutions to the need for paper in solving mathematical
problems but also about making positive environmental changes that help achieve the 17
Chapter III
NEEDS/PROBLEMS
The demand for paper production continues to grow putting pressure on natural
resources which are used to produce paper products, specifically cellulose — trees as the
Figure 2
Deforestation by Continent
2018-swm-consolidated-report.pdf
deforestation as of 2020. The exact amount varies based on the density of trees per hectare,
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which is normally between 1500 and 2500 trees. The globe lost 129 million hectares of
forest between 1990 and 2015, an amount roughly equivalent to South Africa. More than
15 billion trees were lost to deforestation each year as of March 2024. We could have
320,000 sheets of paper for every person on the earth in exchange for the 15 billion trees
that are cut down annually. Due to financial concerns, it is challenging to locate current
data on deforestation in the Philippines. However, between 2003 and 2010, the country lost
almost 1% or 50,000 hectares of its forests per year. Considering that the Philippines is
regarded as a biodiversity hotspot, this is very upsetting. In the Philippines, 89% of the
decline in tree cover between 2001 and 2022 happened in regions where deforestation was
the main cause of the decline. The CALABARZON region has 3.41% with a mean forest
The most obvious explanation is that direct, deforestation accounts for 12% of
nutrition, weather patterns, and even the climate, deforestation also harms wildlife since it
destroys habitats and ecosystems, which has additional consequences because over 80% of
all terrestrial species on Earth live in forests. For many of them, deforestation poses an
existential threat. The environment’s cycle for both living and nonliving organisms is
impacted by tree cutting. Because people live in forests and rely on them for their well-
being, deforestation also has an impact on human welfare. This affects not only the forest’s
inhabitants but also the nearby towns, such as cities, because of its close linkages to the
wider community. Our ability to breathe clean air is greatly impacted by forests. They
significant amounts of CO2, a greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere and storing it in the
form of trunks, branches, leaves, and other debris, forests function as carbon sinks. When
trees are destroyed, the carbon they have stored is released, and further carbon storage is
inhibited.
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Table 1
List of Waste Classification in CALABARZON Region (2018)
The present condition of biowaste in the Philippines is also a major concern. Research
and 9 members produces bio-waste per capita ranging from 0.004 to 0.031 kg/day, with an
comprising 41-53% of the total waste generation. The special wastes have the smallest
volume which is around 1.24-3.40%. In terms of waste generation per capita, the average
is 0.320 kg per head per day. Above is the waste generation per capita per province in the
banana peels, which accounts for a significant portion of the waste generated.
Environmental issues have been caused by the ongoing disposal of large volumes of banana
issue of paper consumption and production. Banana peels from vendors, markets, and some
businesses have emerged as biowaste in the area. The project “Eco-friendly Paper
Production with the Use of Banana Peel” must be implemented to find answers to these
issues. Both deforestation and biowaste management are currently environmental issues
that the Philippines is facing that require urgent attention and comprehensive solutions. By
having research, education, and support policy, this project can mitigate the adverse effects
of deforestation and biowaste, which will pave the way for a more resilient and
environmentally sustainable future not just for the country, but beyond.
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Chapter IV
GOALS/OBJECTIVES
The project entitled “Eco-friendly Paper Production with the Use of Banana Peel” aims
to meet the world’s sustainable development goals and objectives with the following:
1. Establish a sustainable and eco-friendly process for banana peel collection, processing,
2. Develop a cost-effective and scalable business model for banana peel paper production,
demonstrating its positive economic contribution, benefits for education, and potential for
commercialization.
3. Collaborate with local communities and governments, businesses, and NGOs to organize
Chapter V
PROCEDURES/SCOPE OF WORK
Eco-friendly Paper production with the use of Banana Peel is a progressive project that
production.
Figure 3
Process of Banana Peel Paper Production
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The materials for this project are the following: banana peel (collected from the
vendors), Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), and water (H2O). The equipment and tools needed
to make this product are a net bag (for drying), sharp knife (for cutting), pot (for boiling),
spoon, measuring cup and a digital scale, container, food processor (for blending), large
damp cloth strainer, mold and deckle (for paper-making), and gloves and mask (for safety).
Place the banana peels in a net bag under the sun to dry for about two hours or more
until there is no moisture left and they are in dark color or ripe.
Extracting of Fiber
After drying the banana peels, cut each of them into ½ pieces, and take about one
cup of the dried peels. Put 30% of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) solution and wear gloves
and mask in doing this process. Soak the dried banana peels into the solution for about 2-
Put the solution into a pot and boil it for about 20-30 minutes. Remove scum if
necessary. After boiling, strain the solution and run it through the water to prevent
overcooking. Place the banana peels into the blender and add water twice the measurement
Pour the banana slurry onto the mold and deckle, and gently press the sheet,
allowing the water to drain and fibers to form. Allow it to dry for approximately 24 hours
Evaluate and analyze the quality of eco-friendly paper produced. Quality evaluation
consists of three types of analysis, durability, chemical, and functional analysis. This is to
evaluate whether the product meets the expected qualities a paper has, including its weight,
Customer feedback would serve as one of the methods for this evaluation.
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Commercialization
management systems.
target customers, the development of pricing strategies and production capacity for
Chapter VI
TIMETABLE
The project is expected to be completed within 14 months, with the following key
milestones:
Table 2
Timeline of Process Distribution
friendly paper
produced.
Phase 5 Establishing the 5 months (Estimated:
supply chain and August – January
preparing for 2025)
commercial
implementation.
Chapter VII
BUDGET
Table 3
Allotted Budget
Description of Work Budget
Phase 1 Research and P 25,000.00
development
Phase 2 Collection of banana P 5,000.00
peels and processing
for fiber extraction
Phase 3 Paper-making P 10,000.00
experiments and
process optimization
Phase 4 Quality Evaluation P 15, 000.00
Phase 5 Establishment of the P 150, 000.00
supply chain and
preparation for
commercial
implementation
TOTAL P 205,000.00
Chapter VIII
KEY PERSONNEL
Table 4
Key Personnel
CLIENT The primary client for this eco-
friendly paper production is the
community within Region IV-A
CALABARZON, particularly the
students, educators, artisans, and
residents.
SPONSOR The primary sponsor is the vendors of
any banana products within Region
IV-A CALABARZON which will
provide the raw materials necessary
for paper production and help divert
banana peels from the waste streams.
Another sponsor is the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST),
which will provide funding,
resources, and support to enable
PeelCrafters to pursue its mission of
transforming banana peel waste into a
sustainable paper production with the
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Chapter IX
EVALUATION
In evaluating the impact and effectiveness of “Eco-friendly Paper Production with the
Use of Banana Peel,” it is necessary to have an organized plan and process to attain its
goals.
Table 5
Evaluation Plan for 3 Objectives
Strategic What When Who
Objectives Output/ Target Measure Data Data Person(s
Outcome Definition Collection Collecti
)
Measure Method on Responsi
Description Freque
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ncy Data
Gatherin
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collection, processing, and paper production, contributing to circular economy
principles.
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the promoting collection. spreadsheet
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2. Develop a cost-effective and scalable business model for banana peel paper
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potential for commercialization.
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Chapter X
ENDORSEMENT
The success of the “Eco-friendly Paper Production” project relies heavily on
• Partnerships with local banana chips, banana cue, and turon vendors, markets, and
households within Region IV-A CALABARZON are crucial for the collection and
donation of banana peels. These stakeholders will provide the raw material
necessary for paper production and help divert banana peels from the waste stream.
• The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will provide support for future
broadening the project’s reach and maximizing its impact. These partnerships will
ensure a sustainable supply chain for banana peels and facilitate the integration of
Chapter XI
NEXT STEPS
Next Step 1. Readers should approach the proposal with an open mind, prepared to
investigate and assess any possible implications of establishing a sustainable and eco-
friendly process for banana peel collection, processing, and paper production, contributing
Next Step 2. Readers should note specific strategies for developing a cost-effective and
scalable business model for banana peel paper production, demonstrating its positive
Next Step 3. Readers are encouraged to share the information they have gained from the
proposal with others for potential increased collaboration with local communities and
Chapter XII
APPENDIX
The story of PeelCrafters is full of passion, discovery, and collaboration. It all began
way back in October 2022 when seven students of Bachelor of Secondary Education majors
ARASOF – Nasugbu campus, came together with shared ideas with one dream. Their
journey all started in the classroom during a group project, where they had to tackle food
As they gathered ideas from one another to make innovative solutions, they came to
the idea of making banana peel waste an alternative to paper production. This discovery of
eco-friendly paper production started the birth of the organization PeelCrafters with a
mission to create eco-friendly paper products out of banana peels. PeelCrafters was guided
by thorough research, from their initial concept paper for the Professional Education course
into scientific studies that validate their ideas, they help to make innovative solutions that
However, PeelCrafters knew their journey wouldn’t be possible without the support of
others. They reached out to local vendors, markets, and households for donations of banana
peels, forming partnerships that would become the backbone of their project. They also
asked for support from government agencies like the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST), which provided resources and expertise to make their vision possible.
dedication and innovation, PeelCrafters was awarded the prestigious title of “Green
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Innovator of the Year” in the school year 2022-2023. This award served as proof of their
dedication and hard work to make positive changes in the environment and to inspire future
generations.
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