Design and development of sustainable paper using flamboyant pulp (delonix regia): a design – based research study: Liezel Gay R. Panganiban, Christell Joy M. Luciano, Olive Kaye R. De Torres, Paulo M. Borromeo, and Charlene G. Helis.--

Bachelor's thesis

College Of Industrial Education.--
Bachelor of science in industrial education major in home economics: Technological University of the Philippines,
2025.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

To address the environmental impacts of conventional paper production,
everyone needs to rethink how we produce paper, as traditional methods require
cutting down those big trees. Trees are vital for keeping our climate stable, and

cutting them down for paper just is not sustainable anymore. By applying eco-
friendly alternatives, we can help preserve nature and ensure a healthier future for

everyone. Exploring the potential of (Delonix regia) Flamboyant Tree as an eco-
friendly material for pulp and paper is essential. Using the Design-Based Research

(DBR) framework, the researchers aimed to design, develop, and evaluate
sustainable paper while tackling usability and environmental challenges.
The first phase, Problem Exploration and Identification, highlighted
flamboyant pulp's potential in fiber strength and tear resistance, noting challenges
like seasonal availability and production costs. The second phase, Design and
Development, achieved moderate tearing strength (1.63 N/40 mm) and good
tensile strength (26 N/20 mm), indicating resilience and durability. The third phase,
Iterative Testing and Refinement, showed high durability (4.18), sustainability
(4.11), and usability (4.48). Finally, the fourth phase, Derivation of Design
Principles, demonstrated the potential for producing high-quality, eco-friendly
paper as an alternative to tree-based methods. The findings show that Flamboyant
pulp paper is a sustainable and innovative solution, reducing reliance on traditional
tree-based paper production.