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.--

Bachelor's thesis

College Of Industrial Education.--
Bachelor of technical vocational teacher education major in food service management: Technological University of the Philippines,
2025.

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.