The Feasibility of
Banana Peel (Musa
sapientum) as an
Alternative Source of
Floor wax Making
Researchers:
Bustamante, Haniel Kyle A.
De Vera, Liezza Mae S.
Federis, Lei Frances R.
I: ABSTRACT
We conduct this study due to economic crisis nowadays. Its aim to create a
product of floor wax which is cheaper and could give the same quality which the
commercial one could give through banana.
This step was made by us to make a floor wax out of banana peel: first, he mix
800g paraffin wax w/100g, polyethylene wax, then, it was melted in a low fire. While still
hot, add wax crystals and technical dye and stir the mixture. Then, add 3.2 liters of
kerosene. After mixing, add the banana peel, Stir it and leave it after 3min. then pour in
a desired mold or container &allow hardening.
We concluded that this project was cheaper than the commercial one. It could
also be an alternative one.
III: TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the problem
Hypothesis
Significance of the study
Scope and limitations
Variables
Definition of terms
Materials
CHAPTER II: REVIEW AND RELATED LITERATURE
CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER IV: RESULT AND DISCUSSION
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
CHAPTER VI: BIBLIOGRAPHY
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
As of now, our country is facing a great crisis in economy. We found out that in
school, they required using of floor wax (commercial) to keep the floor shiny. Even in
the houses, floor wax is being use. So, we decided to make a floor wax which is very
affordable and can give an equal quality as the commercial can.
Statement of the problem
Can banana peel be an alternative source in making a floor wax?
Hypothesis
Banana can be an alternative source in making a floor wax.
Significance of the Study
This study can give benefits to the people especially to the poor once, to have a
good business and also to save money for their other needs. Especially in schools, it
will give a benefit to the students as well as their parents to save money.
Scope and Limitations
This study is only limited for the investigation of banana (Musa paradisiaca) used
as alternative source for floor wax making. The researcher chose this study for further
investigation if the banana can be an effective source for floor wax.
Experimental Design
Independent variable
-the amount of banana peel
Dependent variable
-rate of melting candle
Controlled variable
-kerosene, size of container
Definition of terms
a) Banana - a tropical fruit
b) Floor wax - a substance used for shining floors.
Materials
Banana peel
.5 liters kerosene
2 long candles
1 tablespoon
2 Containers (can & plastic)
Extra container
CHAPTER II: REVIEW AND RELATED LITERATURE
BANANA is the common name for a fruit and also the herbaceous plants of the
genus Musa which produce the commonly eaten fruit. They are native to the tropical
region of Southeast Asia and Australia. Today, they are cultivated throughout the
tropics.
Banana plants are of the family Musaceae. They are cultivated primarily for their fruit,
and to a lesser extent for the production of fiber and as ornamental plants. As the
bananas are mainly tall, upright, and fairly sturdy, they are often mistaken for trees,
when the truth is the main or upright stem is called a pseudo stem, literally meaning
"fake stem", which for some species can obtain a height of up to 2–8 m, with leaves of
up to 3.5 m in length. Each pseudo stem would produce a bunch of yellow, green, or
even red bananas before dying and being replaced by another pseudo stem.
Banana leaves are widely used as plates and for lining cooking pits and for
wrapping food for cooking or storage. A section of leaf often serves as an eye-shade. In
Latin America, it is a common practice during rains to hold a banana leaf by the petiole,
upside-down, over one's back as an "umbrella" or "raincoat". The leaves of the 'Fehi'
banana are used for thatching, packing, and cigarette wrappers.
CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
1. Prepare all the materials needed.
2. Put the candle in the can container.
3. Set the stove in low heat and start melting.
4. Put the .5 liters kerosene in the can container with the melted candle.
5. Put the sliced banana peel in the can container with the candle and kerosene.
6. Stir it every 5 minutes.
7. After 15 minutes, get the clean cloth and put it in the extra container.
8. Pour the mixture in the clean cloth and squeeze it.
9. Wait until it became firm.
10. Transfer the floor wax substance in the plastic container and flatten it.
CHAPTER IV: RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Based on the following data, we made a better study related to this project and
found out that banana floor wax could give also almost the same quality which the
commercial one could give.
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
We would highly recommend that we could use banana floor wax instead of busy
commercial floor wax in the market because it is cheaper and fits in our budget.
Therefore, we concluded that banana floor wax could be used as an alternative source
of commercial one.
CHAPTER VI: BIBLIOGRAPHY
Musa sapientum (banana peels) have been used in conjunction with other
substances to remedy the achy and painful symptoms of arthritis. They are composed
of nutritive chemicals, minerals, and nonnutritive chemicals. Banana peels have both
highly beneficial and highly dangerous constituents and can be manipulated to serve
both as a remedy and a poison.
II: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to give his warm heart-felt gratitude to the persons which give their
knowledge regarding this project and helped to conduct this for the success of us.
The parents, which gave their full support to us through expenses, time and
efforts.
The classmates and friends of us, which are always there and also contribute
ideas and thoughts.
To the research subject teacher, Ms. Aila Padilla, for sharing her ideas and
knowledge for this project and understanding us for the failures in conducting this study.
Last but not the least, to our dear God, for guiding and protecting us always and
for giving those persons to make this all possible.
