Abuan, John Mark P. <br/><br/>
Semi-automated banana-peel (musa acuminata x balbisiana) straw-making machine/ 
John Mark P. Abuan, Shane Alexis S. Casanova, Kristine Jewel Contreras, Raven Maglasang, Tyron T. Montante, and Marian Angela O. Salvador.-- 
 - Manila:  Technological University of the Philippines,  2025. 
 - xv, 124pages:  29cm. 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis<br/><br/><br/> 
<br/><br/>College of Engineering.--<br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> The primary aim of our research is to reduce food waste that would otherwise<br/>decompose in landfills by exploring an alternative and sustainable use for Saba banana<br/>peels—specifically, as a component in the production of edible straws. A key technical<br/>objective of the study is to develop an efficient machine that minimizes human intervention<br/>throughout the production process of the edible Saba banana peel-based straw. The study<br/>also identified the optimal material composition, temperature settings, and design<br/>requirements for the machine components. By integrating these elements, the project<br/>demonstrates the potential for environmentally friendly production of edible straws made<br/>from banana peel waste. The outcome highlights a viable solution that aligns with<br/>sustainability goals through a carefully structured and time-bound production process. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Edible straw<br/>Traditional method<br/>Manual processing
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TK 146   / A28 2025