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.--

Bachelor's thesis

College of Industrial Technology.-- Bachelor of Technological major in Graphic Arts and Printing Technology Technological University of the Philippines 2019.

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.