Utilization of sugarcane bagasse and eggshell as lightweight paper packaging/ Ysabelann Q. Bumanglag, Arvelyn Joyce C. Failano, Rojet P. Mateo, Julius A. Peredo, and Mark Ryan A. Salvador.--

Bachelor's thesis

College of Industrial Technology.-- Bachelor of technology major in print media technology: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

This study, “Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse and Eggshell as Lightweight Paper
Packaging,” aimed to produce a paper as secondary packaging. The study used sugarcane
bagasse and eggshell as the major raw materials in creating the product. The sugarcane
bagasse was obtained from Wong Kei restaurant in Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila, while
the eggshells were collected from TJS Bakeshop in Bacoor, Cavite. Due to the accessibility
of the sugarcane bagasse, eggshell, and other materials needed, the researchers were able
to develop a paper measuring 8.2 x 11.7 centimeters. Results of the tear strength testing is
2.84 N/40 mm using a load cell, it showed that the developed product is within the
acceptable range. Meanwhile, the tensile strength result is 12.59 N/20 mm, which means
that the material is highly acceptable. The results were conducted and analyzed from
Adamson University Technology Research Development Center (AUTRDC). The product
was also evaluated by 60 respondents from the Graphic Arts and Printing Technology
Department. The evaluation on the acceptability of the product is based on the 6 criteria
namely: functionality, workability, durability, safety, aesthetics, and economy. The
evaluation resulted with an overall mean of 4.66 with a descriptive rating of “Highly
Acceptable” which means that the sugarcane bagasse and eggshell have potentials to be
used for developing paper for packaging.