Development of Paper for Packaging using Lemon (Citrus Limon)
Krista Melisse S. Ariola, Johana Shane C. Dalmacio, Alicia Mae G. De Mesa, Katrina Elaine C. Ignacio and Kim Gissellen S. Saul.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines 2019
- x 78pages 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
The study, Development of Paper for Packaging using Lemon ―Citrus Limon," aims to provide an alternative source of raw material for producing paper for non-food packaging that shall be used by small enterprises of department stores, bookstores, cosmetic shops, and the likes that only sell non-food products. Lemons are abundant and are available in any small or large medium scale of lemonade stalls. This innovation seeks to conserve natural resources like trees which is the main source to produce paper and to help reduce the environmental problem in society. The conceptualization of the project was finalized making use of the model Input-Process-Output (IPO). The method used in developing the project inclined in the papermaking process. To determine the acceptability of the developed Lemon Paper for packaging, it subjected to laboratory test to prove its fire rating, water absorption, and durability as strength. It was evaluated using four criteria such as functionality, aesthetics, durability, workability, safety, economy, and marketability by 27 respondents composed of a group of students, and faculty experts inside and outside of the Technological University of the Philippines – Manila. The results of the acceptability evaluation showed that the produced lemon paper is ―highly acceptable‖ with a mean of 4.80. This study signifies that the lemon paper is durable to hold non-food products with high weight scale; it does not absorb water quickly; it is self-extinguished; its raw materials are accessible and; it is convenient to use.