“The Recycled Wood Bark of Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera) as

Handmade Paper”
Introduction

Moringa Oleifera is common in the Philippines. It is called “miracle vegetable”. Its bark can be

used as a handmade paper. The problem that connects in this project is “what will be the

texture, cost/value and acceptance by the consumer if recycled wood bark of Malunggay is

used in making paper”. The answer or hypothesis in the said problem is “we think that if

recycled wood bark of Malunggay is used in making paper, then its texture will be rough, it is

cheap and it will be acceptable by the consumer”. With this part the prime objective of this

project is to enhance the knowledge and patience of the maker.

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Table of Contents

Introduction………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….…1

Review of Related Studies……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2

Methodology………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3

Data and Results………………………….………………………………………………………………………….…………….5

Summary……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….....6

Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………7

Investigatory Project Proposal……………………………………………………………………………………………….8

 Review of Related Studies

Malunggay has so many fibers that can used as handmade paper. Malunggay, known

scientifically by its botanical name Moringa Oleifera Lank (also called kamunggay by Visayans

and marunggay by Ilocanos), is a veritable miracle tree in the Philippines and in all tropics. It

is so rich in nutrients that its image is used as the official logo of the Food and Nutrient

Research Industry (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It has so

many fibers that is applicable in making paper.

Many findings from our earlier research that is relevant to our problem. Not only

Malunggay can be used as a material in paper making. Aside from it, paper tree, bangkal and

Bermuda grass can be used also in paper making.

Definitions of Terms

1. veritable – real, genuine, authentic

2. tropics – one of two imaginary circles around the earth

3. miracle – supernatural occurrence

4. fiber – threadlike part of organic tissue, plant or animal.

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Methodology

A. How to Make

 Materials:

Raw Materials:

500 grams of dried malunggay bark

50 grams chlorine

100 grams caustic soda

Other Materials:

2 grams Venus Dye

Mold and Deckle

Silk Screen

Cloth or Net Bag

Weighing Scale

Mortar and Scale

 Procedure:

The barks of Malunggay stems are removed. The outer skin was scraped off and bark

was stripped off from the inner wood. Then the barks were sun-dried. The materials were

first prepared before the experiment.

The dried barks were boiled in caustic soda and water for 2-3 hours. Then the barks were

washed to remove chemicals. They were then pounded to produce wood pulp.
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The pulp produced in the process was bleached using chlorine. After bleaching, it was

washed to remove chemicals. The wood pulp was soaked in water for 5-15 minutes to make it

whiter. Then the wood pulp was boiled in dye and water for about 15 minutes.

The dyed wood pulp can now be molded. Using the mold and deckle, the wood pulp

mixed with water was molded. To dry the pulp, place it on an even wall or screen to let it dry.

When the pulp has already dried, strip off the paper from the wall. The paper produced.

B. How to Test

After, producing the paper out of the Malunggay Bark, the researchers will ask

somebody to rate the tear strength, texture and acceptance of the paper.

Rating Description
1 extremely tough
2 very tough
3 tough
4 moderately tough
5 durable soft

Tear Strength Texture Acceptance

Rating:________ Rating:______ Rating:_______
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Data and Results

To rate, please use the guidelines below:

Rating Description
1 extremely tough
2 very tough
Name Texture Tear Acceptance Signature
3 tough Strength
2 3 3
4 moderately tough
Ezra Jeremy Rosero
5 durable
3 soft 4 2
Jessie Boy D. Era
3 3 2
Lorenda B. Mampawa
Total: 8 10 7

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 Bibliography

http://www.scribd.com/doc/17602155/Investigatory-Project-Proposal

http://www.malunggay.com/description.htm

www.scribd.com/.../Investigatory-Project-by-Erika-Sheane-Estera-and-Jomel-Maroma -

(Health & Home. March – April 2005, page 17)

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 Investigatory Project Proposal

1.

a. “The Recycled Wood Bark of Malunggay as Handmade Paper.”

b. It is meant to solve a problem and to produce a new product. Because to test what is the

products to get from the “Malunggay Bark.”

c. What will be the texture, cost/value and acceptance of the consumer of paper if recycled

wood bark of Malunggay is used in making it?

2.

a. The description of Malunggay…. (Health & home. March – April 2005, page 17)

b. Malunggay as handmade paper. Malunggay is can be use also as a tea, oil and food.

c. Malunggay is not only a source of a handmade paper. Many other things also to make a

handmade paper like, Bermuda grass, paper tree and many more.

3.

a.-----------------------------

b. We think that if recycled wood bark of Malunggay is used in making paper, then its texture

will be rough, it is cheap and it will be acceptable in the consumer.

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4.

a. -----------------------------

b. We should asked somebody to rate the tear strength, texture and acceptance of the paper.

5.

a. By the use of the table of the ratings that my other classmates answered.

b. By listing down their comments and ratings with our experiment.

6.

The texture of the paper out of Malunggay bark is rough. It is acceptable in the market and it

will be cheap if sold because the materials are not expensive.

7.

Yes it has relevance on life. Many people are looking for the best quality of paper that has a

low price.
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Summary

We ask somebody to rate our paper. Then we ask one person to rate, the texture, tear

strength and the acceptance of the paper.