Banana pseudostem fiber for eco-friendly face masks: a design-based approach to environmental sustainability/
Edgard Leon M. Francisco, Jelyn Irish R. Moreno, and Merlyn B. Vega.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xv, 151pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College Of Industrial Education.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
This study aimed to develop eco-friendly face masks made from banana pseudo-stem fiber intended to enhance environmental sustainability. Employing a design-based research design, the study employed various methods in the development process to achieve its research objectives. The study went through four testing phases: One (1) was conducted by students for thematic analysis, two (2) was conducted by experts, three (3) were conducted by students to evaluate the acceptability of the “eco-friendly face masks” from the College of Industrial Education: Total of (103) second year and third-year BSIE-HE and BTVTED-FSM students, and four (4) was conducted by the researchers to synthesize the design principles for sustainable production. Descriptive analysis techniques, including measures such as mean and standard deviation, were employed to determine the acceptability of the eco-friendly face mask. Phase three (3) evaluation findings revealed the “highly acceptable” of the “eco-friendly face mask” regarding its comfort, fit, breathability, durability, appearance, sustainable sourcing, environmental impact, and support for eco-friendly initiatives, achieving a total overall mean score of 4.20, with a significance value of 0.61. Future studies are recommended to explore advanced manufacturing processes, scalability, and long-term performance under varied conditions. Raising consumer awareness about eco-friendly products is also crucial for enhancing market acceptance.
Eco-friendly face masks Banana pseudostem fiber Environmental sustainability