Banana Fiber as Art Paper Alternative
BANANA FIBER AS ART PAPER ALTERNATIVE
A Science Investigative Project
Division Level
TEAM CATEGORY
Researchers
Elioenie L. Vicente
Brent Bracer B. Camacho
Karen Joy S. Nietes
VILLAFLOR CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH WEST DISTRICT VILLAFLOR, OROQUIETA CITY
ABSTRACT
The current environmental situation of the Philippines calls for an initiative to cut down on wastes, and repurpose renewable resources such as the banana plant. One way to do it is to make fiber paper from the banana plant. Also, use of chemicals was eliminated in the process to protect the environment from further deterioration due to contamination. The quality of handmade banana paper with no additives or chemicals has been shown to be useful in art decorations, gift-wrapping and an eco-friendly paper substitute. This project aims to produce quality paper from banana pulp from banana stalks, bark and leaves.
The banana pulp was achieved by gathering, chopping and boiling the stalks, bark and leaves. The pulp was divided into 3 samples: pulp from stalks, pulp from bark, and pulp from a mixture of leaves, bark and stalks.
The three samples were specifically used to distinguish which pulp material will be suited for paper coloration for art material purposes. It was observed that the pulp made from the banana bark would yield the most suitable color for paper dyeing. With its natural pale brown color, it will be easier to produce various dyed paper by mixing in dye with the banana fiber slurry. The by-products of the dyed banana fiber can then be used to substitute gift-wrapping paper, invitation cards, paper bags, and other art paper by-products. The researchers concluded that banana fiber from trunk, leaves and stalks is a good alternative for art paper.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To God, from whom all blessings come, the researchers would like to thank the following:
Dr. Nida U. Barimbao, School Principal I, for the moral support, and who encouraged conducting an investigatory
A Science Investigative Project
Division Level
TEAM CATEGORY
Researchers
Elioenie L. Vicente
Brent Bracer B. Camacho
Karen Joy S. Nietes
VILLAFLOR CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH WEST DISTRICT VILLAFLOR, OROQUIETA CITY
ABSTRACT
The current environmental situation of the Philippines calls for an initiative to cut down on wastes, and repurpose renewable resources such as the banana plant. One way to do it is to make fiber paper from the banana plant. Also, use of chemicals was eliminated in the process to protect the environment from further deterioration due to contamination. The quality of handmade banana paper with no additives or chemicals has been shown to be useful in art decorations, gift-wrapping and an eco-friendly paper substitute. This project aims to produce quality paper from banana pulp from banana stalks, bark and leaves.
The banana pulp was achieved by gathering, chopping and boiling the stalks, bark and leaves. The pulp was divided into 3 samples: pulp from stalks, pulp from bark, and pulp from a mixture of leaves, bark and stalks.
The three samples were specifically used to distinguish which pulp material will be suited for paper coloration for art material purposes. It was observed that the pulp made from the banana bark would yield the most suitable color for paper dyeing. With its natural pale brown color, it will be easier to produce various dyed paper by mixing in dye with the banana fiber slurry. The by-products of the dyed banana fiber can then be used to substitute gift-wrapping paper, invitation cards, paper bags, and other art paper by-products. The researchers concluded that banana fiber from trunk, leaves and stalks is a good alternative for art paper.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To God, from whom all blessings come, the researchers would like to thank the following:
Dr. Nida U. Barimbao, School Principal I, for the moral support, and who encouraged conducting an investigatory