Kans Grass: An Alternative Material in Paper Production for

Various Utilities

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A Research Proposal Presented to

The Faculty of STI College Marikina, S.Y. 2019-2020

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for APPLIED 1012

Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion

Regine Alanan

Arabella Jhoanna Araman

Marian Marielle Bueno

Idelle Gift Garcia

Ronalyn Garcia

Jhervin Dhel Gutierrez

March 2020
 Chapter 4

Result and Discussion

This chapter presents the collecting data, the results of the

statically analysis and interpretation of the results. This chapter also

aims to answer and explain the questions.

Table 1.1

The solidity property of the paper made from Kans Grass in

terms of temperature

Temperature Quality
90 Degrees Soft
120 Degrees Dry
140 Degrees Might Burn

Table 1.1 shows the solidity property of the product. If the

temperature is 90 degrees, the quality of the product will be soft. If

120 degrees, the quality will be hard and dry, and if the product is

140 degrees, the product might burn.

 The table tells the possible quality or result of the product

base on its temperature.

Table 1.2
 The solidity property of the paper made from Kans Grass in

terms of duration of drying

Duration of Drying Quality of paper

1 Day Soft
2 Days Hard
3 Days Very Hard

Table 1.2 is the solidity property of the paper made from kans

grass in terms of duration of drying. In this table shows the duration

of drying from day 1 and days 2 to day 3 and also show the quality

of paper such as soft, hard, hard dry.

Table 1.3

The solidity property of the paper made from Kans Grass in

terms of amount of baking soda

Cup of baking soda Quality

1 Cup Soft
 2 Cup Hard
3 Cup Very Hard

Table 1.3 show the solidity property of the paper made of kans

grass, the amount of baking soda that we need to prepare to make

a paper made of kans grass to lowest and to highest (soft, hard,

very hard).
 Table 1.4

Possible outcome of paper made of kans grass in terms of

color

Color
Orange
Violet
Yellow

Table 1.4 shows the color of the product that the researchers

created. The product has a different color that will attract more

buyers. This table tells the innovation of the product base on the

color.

Table 1.5
Various utilities of paper made of kans grass
 Envelope Canvas
Scrapbook Kraft box
Bookmark Cardboard
Paper bag Illustration board

This table 1.5 shows the possible utilities of paper made from

kans grass such as envelope, scrapbook, bookmark and paper

bag. Kans Grass (Talahib) can also have potential to create canvas,

kraft box, card board, and illustration board.

Table 1.6

Effectiveness of kans grass for the production of scrapbook,

envelope, and bookmarks in terms of accessibility

Accessibility
Easy to find
Always Available
 User friendly

Table 1.6 shows that the products and materials are

effective based on the accessibility of it. It is easy to find, always

available, and user friendly product.

Table 1.7

Effectiveness of kans grass for the production of scrapbook,

envelope, and bookmarks in terms of price

Price
Cheap
Budget friendly
Low cost
 Table 1.7 shows that envelope, scrapbook, and book

mark are effective in terms of price since its more cheaper, budget

friendly, and have a low cost.

Table 1.8

Effectiveness of kans grass for the production of scrapbook,

envelope, and bookmarks in terms of durability

Durability
Durable
High maintenance
Hard
 Table 1.8 describes the effectiveness of envelope,

scrapbook, and book marks based on its durability. The product will

be durable, high maintenance, and very hard products.

Table 1.10

Benefits of using kans grass as an alternative material in various

utilities

Benefits
Eco-friendly
Lessen deforestation
Less expensive
Recyclable

Table 1.10 shows a different benefits of using kansgrass as an

 alternative material in various utilities.

The researchers conduct a survey in STI Community to know

the acceptability of the product and to know their perspective and

suggestions in the products that the researchers introduced. The

survey questionnaire is the instruments that the researchers used to

know the answers of the respondents. The researchers used the

random sampling to answer the fifty (50) questions in the survey

questionnaire.

The following table are the findings of the conducted survey

that the researchers made.

 Table 1.11

Scrapbook design that people usually use

Old Map (vintage) 21

Dry leaves / Autumn leaf 10
Organic material 6
Old news paper 13
Total 50
Table 1.11 shows the scrapbook design that the people

usually use. Twenty one respondents of them (10.5%) choose the

old map (vintage) design. Ten of them (5%) choose the dry

leaves/autumn leaf. While in organic material six (3%) of them

chose it. In old news paper (6.5%) or thirteen respondents chose it.

The total of the respondents in the first questions are 50

respondents (100%).
 Table 1.12

Design that made of

Paper 26
Grass 6
Organic agriculture standard 10
Recycled materials and wood 8

pulp
Total 50

Table 12 shows the other raw materials that the respondents

use in making a design. Twenty six (13%) of them using paper to

make a design. Six (3%) of them using grass in making a design.

Ten (5%) of them using organic agriculture standard. Eight (4%) of

the respondents using recycled materials and wood pulp. The total

percent of the respondent are 50%.

 Table 1.13

Alternative materials in creating scrapbook

Kans grass 23
Plastic 6
Straw 7
Hemp (abaka) 9
Coconut husks 5
Total 50

Table 1.13 shows the materials the other alternative material in

creating scrapbook. Twenty three (11.5%) of the respondents

choose the Kans grass as an alternative material. Six (3%) of them

choose plastic. Seven (3.5%) respondents choose the straw as

alternative material. Nine (4.5%) of them choosing the hemp

(abaka) as an alternative material. Five (2.5%) of the respondents

choose the coconut husks. The total of it 50%.

Table 1.14
People who considered to try paper made of kans grass to help

lessen cutting trees

Yes 50
No 0
Total 50

Table 1.14 shows the total of people who considered to try

paper made of kans grass to help lessen cutting trees it has a total
of 50%.

Table 1.15

Number of people who vote for the benefits of using kans

grass as an alternative material in various utilities

 Lessen deforestation 37
Can raise kans grass 2
Less expensive 11
Total 50

Table 1.15 present that there are a lots of people who voted

for the benefits of using kans grass as an alternative material in

various utilities. Thirty seven (18.5%) of the respondents says that it

can lessen deforestation. Two (1%) says that it can raise kans

grass. Eleven (5.5%) of the respondents says that the benefit of it is

less expensive. For the total of 50%.

Table 1.16

Effectiveness of kans grass for the production of paper for

various utilities such as scrapbook, envelope, and bookmark.

Accessible 25
Affordable 16
Durable 9
Total 50
 This table 1.16 tells the advantage of kans grass in the

production of scrapbook, envelope, and bookmark. Twenty five

(12.5%) of the respondents says that it is accessible. Sixteen (8%)

says that it is affordable. Nine (4.5%) says that it is durable. For the

total of 50%.

Table 1.17

Peoples’ choices where they would like to purchase paper

made of kans grass in future

School Supplies 22
Bookstore 11
Art store 17
Total 50

Table 1.17 shows the people’s choices where to purchase

kansgrass paper in the future. The school supplies vote by twenty

two (11%) respondents. Seventeen (8.5%) respondents choose the

art store. For the total of 50%.

Table 1.18

People Suggestion for the Improvement of paper made of kans

grass as an alternative material for various utilities

Nothing 39

More Design 4

Quality 1

Made in fiber pulp 1

Price 1

Durable 2
 Texture 2

Total 50

Table 1.18 shows some suggestions from the consumer for

the improvement of the products. Majority of the respondents didn’t

put a suggestions for the improvement of the product. Four (5%)

respondents ask for more designs. One (0.5%) respondent suggest

the quality. One (0.5%) respondent suggested made of fiber pulp.

One (0.5%) respondent suggest the price. Two (1%) respondents

ask for the durability if the product. Two (1%) respondent asking for

the texture.
 Chapter 5

Summary of Findings

Summary

The primary objective of this research was to produce

various utilities using Kans Grass as an alternative material. The

products that the researchers created also help the environment to

lessen the deforestation due to the production of different utilities

using the trees as source of it. The Kans Grass has a great

potential for creating different utilities such as scrapbook, envelope,

and book marks. The products are easy to access, budget friendly,

and it has a good solidity property result because of the

temperature test, and duration of drying. However, those products

are eco friendly and recyclable because of the raw materials that

the researchers used in making all this products. Therefore, the

researchers innovate those products by adding unique scents on it,

and different colors.

Fazit

This study showed that Kans Grass (Talahib) can also be

use in creating scrapbook, envelope, and book marks. All this

products has a similar to other commercialized product especially

the scrapbook and book marks but the researchers presume that

the products that made up of Kans Grass is more eco friendly since

the alternative material that the researchers used is Kans Grass

(Talahib).
 The innovation of the product will engage people because of

the scent that it has that made up of pandan leaves, and color to

give more attractive look of the product.

However, when it comes for spending money, the product

that made up of Kans Grass is more cheaper. People will not spend

too much money because the materials used are easy to find and

you will not costs lot of money to produce those product, it is also

easy to make.

Moreover, the result of this study gives an alternative and

sustainable source in production of various utilities. It also tells the

potential of Kans Grass in producing those products. The study also

gives a source that can also be an environmental friendly.

Recommendations

However, after the researchers attain the discussions and

answers the questions in this study in making those products that

made out of Kans Grass the researchers come up on the following

recommendations that will help this study to improve:

1.The researchers recommend it to the other researchers or future

researchers to study the improvement of the products.

2.The researchers encourage the future researchers to find more

alternative source in creating all this product aside from Kans

Grass.

3.The researchers recommend it to the future reseachers or in

future study to give more innovation improvement on the product

such as (fragrance and color) to give more attraction to people.