Paper from Food Waste: Replacing protective packaging in Online shopping with Allium sativum (Garlic) Peels
Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Name
University of Baguio Science High School
Track or Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Menzi, Illuminada S.
Start Date
23-6-2025 3:30 PM
End Date
23-6-2025 5:00 PM
Zoom Link/ Room Assignment
Y303-HYFLEX/ https://zoom.us/j/9588991948?pwd=Xdj5iSyTNQaR2cpeRmhjVF6Q671isI.1&omn=94675616068 Meeting ID: 958 899 1948 Passcode: DLSU
Abstract/Executive Summary
The environmental impact of plastic packaging is a growing global concern, with the rise of online shopping and its dependence on single-use plastics like bubble wrap. This study explores the potential of Allium sativum (garlic) peels, an agricultural byproduct, as a sustainable alternative to protective packaging. Specifically, this study tests the effectiveness of garlic peels as a protective paper packaging in terms of durability and biodegradability, compares it to commercial protective packaging, and assesses its acceptability among local businesses. This paper found that It is more environmentally friendly and with improvements in its durability, the market acceptance will enhance. It is recommended for future researchers to collaborate with a paper manufacturer, explore using reinforcing agents, explore pre-treatment methods, improve the product's marketability, perform a detailed cost analysis and to compare garlic peel paper to standard commercial paper instead of plastic bubble wrap.
Keywords
garlic peels; bubble wrap; durability; biodegradability; protective packaging
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
Paper from Food Waste: Replacing protective packaging in Online shopping with Allium sativum (Garlic) Peels
The environmental impact of plastic packaging is a growing global concern, with the rise of online shopping and its dependence on single-use plastics like bubble wrap. This study explores the potential of Allium sativum (garlic) peels, an agricultural byproduct, as a sustainable alternative to protective packaging. Specifically, this study tests the effectiveness of garlic peels as a protective paper packaging in terms of durability and biodegradability, compares it to commercial protective packaging, and assesses its acceptability among local businesses. This paper found that It is more environmentally friendly and with improvements in its durability, the market acceptance will enhance. It is recommended for future researchers to collaborate with a paper manufacturer, explore using reinforcing agents, explore pre-treatment methods, improve the product's marketability, perform a detailed cost analysis and to compare garlic peel paper to standard commercial paper instead of plastic bubble wrap.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/paper_see/5
