Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION II – CAGAYAN VALLEY
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SANTIAGO CITY
SANTIAGO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Calaocan, Santiago City
(1) PROJECT PROFILE
Project Title: Three Purpose Mop with Plastic Filler as Substitute to New Plastic
Names of Project Proponents: Roscoe Glen P. Isla
Region: 2 Division: Santiago City
School: Santiago City National High School Grade Level: 10
Project Duration (number of months): 1 Week
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 09481641937
Research Adviser : Delila Navalta
(2) CATEGORY OF RESEARCH (4) THEME
_____ Food Safety
____ Physical Science _____ Water Conservation
____ Life Science _____ Renewable Energy
✓ Robotics and Intelligent _____ Cyber Security
Machines _____ Traffic/Road Congestion
____ Mathematics and _____ Health
Computational Sciences _____ Disaster Mitigation
_____ Agriculture and
(3)
Environment
✓ Individual
✓ Others (pls specify)
___ Team
Work Efficiency and Recycling
(5) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (not to exceed 200 words)
Plastic bags are widely used around the world and provide serious
environmental and public health risks. The Philippines produces a remarkable 2.7
million tons of plastic garbage annually, of which 20% is thought to wind up in the
ocean. The Philippines is one country in the Global South that has struggled with the
negative effects of using plastic bags as well as the difficulties of passing and enforcing
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laws that outlaw this non-biodegradable product. Plastic bottles, plastic bags, and
immeasurably more plastic materials that are thrown in the garbage after being used is
one of the reasons why the Philippines is a high ranking contributor to plastic waste or
pollution in the world.
Nowadays plastics that are already used always belong to the garbage but this
research have the idea of turning it to plastic filler by cleaning and grinding it into small
pieces. The body of the mop itself have this plastic filler and it have new features unlike
ordinary mop such as broom, soap holder, and cleaning wipes. Hence, this research aims
to reduce the plastic waste and to help us work efficiency by helping.
(6) INTRODUCTION
(6.1) RATIONALE/SIGNIFICANCE (not to exceed 300 words)
Sustainable action is the only way to protect the environment and natural
resources. The take-make-dispose model is no longer viable, and industrial practices
have a negative impact on both the ecology and human health. Therefore, in order to
prevent intensive supply and waste generation, a change based on the circularity of
material flows is required. The main idea of this research is to turn plastic waste into a
new product making it a good flow of recycling. The other idea of this product is that it
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helps us with our chores making our life easier and less tiring. As I have seen in other
articles using filler can change the future of plastic. For example, the research of Rudolf
Pfaender they use additives during the melting process of the plastic. It’s the same idea
in this research but I choose to change the outcome by making a new product out of it
for efficiency.
The Philippines is one of the nations that contributes the most plastic trash to
the ocean, however there is a lack of data on the extent of plastic waste pollution of
regional marine ecosystems. Not only the Philippines but other nations as well have to
deal with plastic waste as their problem due to companies that produce plastics. In
addition, to solve these type of problem many researchers have come up with making
plastic filler.
The new purpose of this map can be used in three ways. First, it can be used as
a mop. Second, it can be used as a broom. Third, it can be used as a window cleaner or
surface cleaner because of its own cleaning wipes storage. Overall the product of this
research does not only help us work efficient but it also helps our nature.
(6.2) SCIENTIFIC BASIS, THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK,
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MATHEMATICAL THEORY INVOLVED
Zero Waste Management Theory
Even if achieving zero waste is not attainable, this idea emphasizes recycling
and reuse in trash management.
Zero waste initiatives are the most efficient and the most efficient means
through which indigenous governments may protect public health, combat climate
change, create green jobs, and advance indigenous culture property. Agriculture, design,
energy, industry, economic development, and community development are all related to
zero waste. Each and every one of the globe produces trash and is inherently a part of an
unsustainable society. (2005) Palmer.
The zero waste strategy aims to increase recycling, decrease waste, decrease
consumption, and make sure that items are built to be reused, mended, or recycled back
into the environment or the market.
Multiple Goals Theory
It is an unavoidable fact of human life to juggle various objectives. The nature
of many (vs. single) goals has become a hotly debated subject over the past two decades.
It discusses the effects of dual-goal relationships and examines goal-conflict
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management techniques (i.e., choosing, multitasking, and prioritizing).
This figure shows the theoretical framework of Three purpose mop with plastic fillers
that explains the related theory that helps the study.
(6.3) OBJECTIVES
In general, the goal of this study is to create new products using recycled
plastic rather than newly created plastic in order to reduce the amount of plastic trash in
our country and to create products that can assist us in accomplishing household chores
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and work more effectively.
Furthermore, the following specific questions must be answered particularly by
this study.
1). Is there a significant effect of used non-biodegradable plastic as a material in mop
making?
2). Is there a difference between commercialized mop and the recycled mop?
Scope and Delimitation
The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether plastic filler can reduce the
amount of plastic waste produced in our country and whether the mop would free up
more time for other tasks. Data collection on the number of plastics not used and the
amount of time left after using the mop will be done daily as part of the investigation.
(7) REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Fillers Used in Plastic
Fillers are generally utilized to reduce plastic usage and waste in our
environment. Minerals and fibers, in addition to plastic fillers. Utilizing natural fibers in
composite materials made of reinforced plastic had a favorable impact on the
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advancement of green composites in modern society.
(8) METHODOLOGY
Materials
The body's mop and the hook to hang it are made with plastic fillers made
from recycled plastic that can be found lying around the neighborhood. This makes
storing the item much simpler. To make the mop head we can use an old t shirt and for
the broom head we can make it out of recycled plastic also. Additionally, a push lock
between a mop and broom can be used to tighten the rod. Plastic filler can also be used
to create the wipes container inside the mop's body. The soap holder can also be made
out of the collected plastics by improvising a sheet of plastic.
Methods
Making of the mop
Simply break up the gathered plastics into manageable pieces using a grinder
or saw, keeping some for the broom head. Then, rather than purchasing an existing mop,
we may manufacture our own hook and storage by using the plastic filler to create the
mop's body. We can prevent the homemade plastic holder from falling by drilling the
recycled plastic holder.
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Making of mop head
Get an outdated T-shirt that nobody will use. Then slice it into strips without
cutting all the way through. Only cut it on one side so we can spread it out like a sheet
and attach it to the opposite side of the pole.
Making of broom head
First thing is we cut the sleeves of the shirt and the neck of it to have a nice
sheet of cloth. Then we may slice up the recycled plastics thinly and cluster them
together. This method allows us to create an eco-friendly plastic broom out of nothing.
Research environment
The setting for manufacturing the mop might be at home or in a garage with
enough space for easy work and to arrange the supplies we'll need. To protect oneself
from injury, safety equipment including gloves and eyewear will be worn.
Samples
The plastics that are thrown away and won't be used are the study's target
samples. We will search our homes and the surrounding area for potential target samples
to use in this investigation.
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Experimental Design
Amount of time after the experiment Amount of plastic in the neighborhood
2 weeks
3 weeks
Type of mop Time left for the day Amount of plastic in the
after chores
household
Commercialized
Multi-purpose mop
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Conceptual Framework
This figure shows the method to be used in our so called “Three Purpose Mop with
Plastic Filler as Substitute to New Plastic”
(9) EXPECTED OUTPUT AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS
The study's anticipated result is an environmentally friendly mop or broom that can
provide us free time to complete more tasks. The best thing is that as we become more
productive, we also contribute to the restoration of the planet's health.
Neighborhood/Community
This study will reduce the amount of plastic waste we produce. By reducing the
amount of plastic waste being dumped in the trash, we not only benefit our country but
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also the environment for the coming generation.
Environment
As the amount of plastic garbage declines, it will assist our ecology to gradually
breathe. A safe and healthy environment can also contribute to human health.
Additionally, it will hasten the environment's recovery from the harm it has endured.
(10) WORKPLAN AND TARGET DELIVERABLES
Objective Strategies Activities Resources Timeline Result
Materials Financial
1. Crafting of Make an Searching Phone 0 October 6 An
the proposal outline of for and – October exquisite
the study resources Laptop 13 2022 Research
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research the research the parts of Phone, 14, 2022 research
proposal by proposal the and proposal
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proposal
3. Defend the Presentation Presenting Laptop 0 October An
research of the the 17, 2022 approved
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the adviser proposal
4. Collecting Roaming Checking Gloves 0 October Collected
recycled around trashcans many
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5. Finding Going Searching None 0 October Gathered
unused around the for unused 22, 2022 unused
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to use
6. Making of Use the Crafting a Mold, 200 October Well-made
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The Efficacy of Used Non-Biodegradable Plastic in Making a Multi-Purpose Mop
Roscoe Glen P. Isla
Researcher
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for RESEARCH II
Santiago City National High School
Delaila B, Navalta
Research Adviser
November 7, 2022
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