Track: Undergraduate Student Paper Competition

Abstract

Abstract

This study aimed to provide sustainable school and office supplies through the utilization of air waste and one of the most abundant wastes in the Philippines, sugarcane bagasse. The bagasse is identified to be one of the top agricultural wastes in the country. Research suggests that it posed a great threat to the environment because of its underutilized remains. The study is from a premise that in a hectare of a sugarcane plantation, it may produce 11 to 21 tons of agricultural waste, subsequently, this waste is either left in a way it will rot or burned, which may be partly responsible for global warming. The research is focused on addressing environmental waste through a product that would generate income as well as reduce waste. The proponents developed a product named: CoalAsse. It is a sustainably made pencil from the residue of sugarcane, and agricultural waste. The need analysis was conducted using a qualitative study. Through further analysis, numerous tests, and assessment of the project, it demonstrated that bagasse is an effective material for sustainable school and office supplies.

Keywords

Agricultural Waste, Bagasse, Office and School Supplies, Pencil, Sustainability.