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Chapter 4

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of the study, conclusions derived from the

findings, and the recommendations of the researchers.

Summary of Findings

This study was conducted to assess the feasibility study on used cigarette filter

and acetone as main components in making glue. The total respondents of the study are

one hundred (100) random students of Camiling Catholic School, Inc. This study focused

on the effectiveness of the used cigarette filter and acetone in making glue.

The description of the used cigarette filter and acetone as main component in

making glue under treatment one, two, three, five, six, seven, and eight in terms of

science connectivity, explanation of the output to the investigation, innovation,

advantages to the people and environment, project objectives, materials and equipment

and application has the average mean score ranging from 3.71 to 4.02 with the verbal

description of very good. While the general quality of the treatments texture, scent, and

sticking capacity which has the mean score ranging from 2.94 to 3.49 and the verbal

description of good. The best treatment among the eight is the treatment six with an

average mean score of 3.79 with the verbal description of very good. The alternative glue

made up of used cigarette filter and acetone is feasible.

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Conclusions

Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. The description of the used cigarette filter and acetone as glue under treatment

six got the highest overall mean among the treatments in terms of science connectivity,

explanation of the output to the investigation, innovation, advantages to the people and

environment, project objectives, materials and equipment and application with a verbal

description of very good.

2. The description of the used cigarette filter and acetone as glue in terms of

texture, and scent has a verbal description of good. The sticking capacity has a verbal

description of very good. The best treatment is treatment 6 which is comprised of 20 pcs

of cigarette filter and 15 ml acetone.

3. The utilization of cigarette filter and acetone as main component in making

glue is feasible.

Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the following are

recommended:

To the glue manufacturer, they should consider using cigarette filter and

acetone as main component in making glue. The color and the smell of the glue are some

of the factors that they should improve. That they also include a product description in

order for the consumers know the do's and don'ts and how to use the glue properly and

Soak all the used cigarette filters in 90% alcohol to disinfect before mix in acetone.
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To the students, they should use this alternative glue in colored paper only. This

glue is not yet recommended for white papers. Therefore, they should use a plastic glove

and a mask for their safety.

To the future researchers, they should look for the materials or equipment that

will promote healthy lifestyle in order to make the production more effective and

efficient.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY

ANDRIES D. SEBASTIAN (2015): Biodegradable Cigarette Filter

Retrieved from: https://patents.google.com/patent/US10058121B2/en

BRADFORD HARRIS (2011): The Intractable Cigarette Filter Problem

Retrieved from: https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/20/Suppl_1/i10

CHINKY BETINA REYES (2017): The Feasibility of Using Aceton and Cigarette
Filter as Glue.
Retrieved from: https://www.scribd.com/document/341731821/The-
Feasibility-of-Using-Aceton-and-Cigarette-Filter-as-Glue

ROSCOE A. PIKE (2015): Adhesive Chemistry

Retrieved from: https://www.britannica.com/technology/adhesive

TERRY MARTIN (2019): How Cigarette Butts Pollute the Environment

Retrieved from: https://www.verywellmind.com/world-cigarette-litter-
facts-that-will-shock-you-2824735
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A

Letter for Content Adviser

February 5, 2020

MR. RAFAEL G. GUILLERMO, LPT, MAEd

Assistant Principal
Camiling Catholic School, Inc.

Sir,

The undersigned researchers are currently conducting a study on ‘USED CIGARETTE

FILTER, AND ACETONE AS MAIN COMPONENTS IN MAKING GLUE: A
FEASIBILITY STUDY’. To assure the quality output, it is advisable that each group
must have an adviser.

In view thereof, may we knock to your generous heart to have with us as our Content
Adviser. We believe that your knowledge, experience and expertise would have a great
impact to the success of this endeavor.

We look forward to your favorable approval.

Thank you for being a blessing to us.

Respectfully yours,

Cathlyn Mae Feliciano Arcagua Reinhe Rose Torres Cruz

John Justin Rarama Galleto Jacquiline Cunanan Martin

Ivan Vincent Sarino Olegario Alexis Mangrobang Tadeo

(Researchers)

Noted:

MS. KRISTELLE JOY L. SALAZAR, LPT

Subject Teacher
Inquires, Investigation and Immersion

Approved:

MR. RAFAEL G. GUILLERMO, LPT, MAEd

Content Adviser
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APPENDIX B

Letter for Language Critique

February 5, 2020

MS. KARLA MAE D. MACATANGAY, LPT

Faculty Member
Camiling Catholic School, Inc.

Ma’am,

The undersigned researchers are currently conducting a study on ‘USED CIGARETTE

FILTER, AND ACETONE AS MAIN COMPONENTS IN MAKING GLUE: A
FEASIBILITY STUDY’. To assure the quality output, it is advisable that each group
must have a language critique.

In view thereof, may we knock to your generous heart to have with us as our Language
Critique. We believe that your knowledge, experience and expertise would have a great
impact to the success of this endeavor.

We look forward to your favorable approval.

Thank you for being a blessing to us.

Respectfully yours,

Cathlyn Mae Feliciano Arcagua Reinhe Rose Torres Cruz

John Justin Rarama Galleto Jacquiline Cunanan Martin

Ivan Vincent Sarino Olegario Alexis Mangrobang Tadeo

(Researchers)

Noted:

MS. KRISTELLE JOY L. SALAZAR, LPT

Subject Teacher
Inquires, Investigation and Immersion

Approved:

MS. KARLA MAE D. MACATANGAY, LPT

Language Critique
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APPENDIX C

Letter for the Respondents

Date: _____________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________

To whom it may concern,

We are Grade 12- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics students of

Camiling Catholic School, Inc. and one of our subject is Inquires, Investigation and
Immersion. As part of the requirements, our topic was approved with the following
details below wish we to conduct.

The topic is concentrated on ‘USED CIGARETTE FILTER, AND ACETONE AS

MAIN COMPONENTS IN MAKING GLUE: A FEASIBILITY STUDY’. The
research aims to have a better understanding of their daily life.

In this connection, we would like to convey to you our desire that you would be one of
respondents. Your participation involves a answering a survey questionnaire.

Rest assured that whatever information gathered will be kept confidential.

Thank you for your cooperation and God Bless!

In Christ with Saint Dominic,

The researchers:

Cathlyn Mae Feliciano Arcagua Reinhe Rose Torres Cruz

John Justin Rarama Galleto Jacquiline Cunanan Martin

Ivan Vincent Sarino Olegario Alexis Mangrobang Tadeo

Noted:

MR. RAFAEL G. GUILLERMO, LPT, MAEd

Content Adviser

Approved by:
______________________________________
Selection
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APPENDIX D

Letter to the Assistant Principal

February 5, 2020

MR. RAFAEL G. GUILLERMO, LPT, MAEd

Assistant Principal
Camiling Catholic School, Inc.

Sir,

We are the researcher of Grade 12, STEM-2 and currently enrolled in Camiling Catholic
School, Inc., and presently working on a study entitled ‘USED CIGARETTE FILTER,
AND ACETONE AS MAIN COMPONENTS IN MAKING GLUE: A
FEASIBILITY STUDY’.

In view here of, we have the honor to request your good office to allow us to conduct a
survey to randomly selected students. Considering the findings of this study may
contribute to the improvement of the students, we hope for your favorable action on our
request.

Thank you very much and God bless!

Respectfully yours,

The Researcher:

Cathlyn Mae Feliciano Arcagua Reinhe Rose Torres Cruz

John Justin Rarama Galleto Jacquiline Cunanan Martin

Ivan Vincent Sarino Olegario Alexis Mangrobang Tadeo

Recommending
Approval:

MR. RAFAEL G. GUILLERMO, LPT, MAEd

Content Adviser

Approved:

MR. RAFAEL G. GUILLERMO, LPT, MAEd

Assistant Principal
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APPENDIX E

Sample Guide Questionnaire

Name (optional): ___________________________________________

I. Rate the following questions as to 5 Strongly Agree, 4 Agree, 3 Neutral, 2
Disagree, 1 Strongly Agree. Rate each treatment below.
TREATMENTS
STATEMENTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Science Connectivity
The project tackles about the safety of the environment
The project shows effectiveness
The project tackles about the health safety of the consuming
public
Utilizes the natural and alternative ingredients well
Explanation of the Output to the Investigation
The project was proven and tested
The idea was justified by the output
The project has undergone methods
Innovation
The project shows great efficiency
The project shows development
The project promoted a new initiating product in the market
The project shows effectiveness
Advantages to the People and Environment
The project shows great benefits
It is an effective source of stain remover
It consumes and saves money
Project Objectives
The output was achieved
The investigation was aimed
The aim of the project was well explained
Materials and Equipment
The materials are affordable
The materials possess availability
The materials are easy to handle
Application
The project is operative
The project shows improvements
The project seeks curiosity
General Quality of the Treatment
Texture
The product is very viscous
The product is less viscous
The product has a smooth in texture
The product has a rough texture
Scent
The product has a fragrant odor
The product has a pleasant odor
The product has a dominant acetone and cigarette smell
Sticking Capacity
The product glued in 0.1 to 2 minutes
The product glued in 2.1 to 4 minutes
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The product glued in more than 4 minutes

BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCH
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The researcher, Cathlyn Mae Feliciano Arcagua,

was born on the 7th day of May year 2002 at Gilbert

Teodoro Hospital. She is the eldest daughter of Mr.

Christopher D. Arcagua and Mrs. Ginalyn F. Arcagua.

She is currently settled in Purok 4b of Barangay Bilad,

Camiling, Tarlac.

She studied kindergarten and first grade at Tanauan North Central School; she

continues and finished her elementary education at Bilad Elementary School. She

completed her junior high school at Camiling Catholic School, Inc. and at the moment,

she is a Grade 12 student in the same school, taking up the Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) academic track for her preferred course.

She loves watching Korean and Chinese drama when she is bored. Reading

wattpad stories is also her leisure time when they do travel. She loves to eat outside and

have a movie marathon with her family and friends because she feels very happy when

she is having fun with the people she treasure the most. She also uses her leisure time to

play with her nephews and nieces because she thinks that when the babies are laughing,

she feels lively too. Thus, playing volleyball with her cousins gives her also happiness.

She wants to become a registered nurse and a successful pediatrician someday.

CATHLYN MAE F. ARCAGUA

Researcher
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The researcher Reinhe Rose T. Cruz was born on

October 27, 2001 in Camiling, Tarlac. She is the

youngest daughter of Mr. Rene Cruz and Mrs. Baby

Cruz.

She finished her elementary education in Pao

Elementary School and her junior high school in

Camiling Colleges, Inc. She is currently enrolled at Camiling Catholic School, Inc. as a

grade 12 student. She is taking up Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics as

her academic track for her chosen course.

She loves reading novel books, watching movies, and listening to music, and

playing volleyball. When she was in junior highschool she played as varsity player for

her school.

When she was in elementary, she wanted to become a teacher, because of her

grandparents. Now that she can decide on her own, she wants to follow her heart to

become a registered nurse and chef.

REINHE ROSE T. CRUZ

Researcher
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The researcher, John Justin R. Galleto was born

on October 13, 2001 at Sta. Cruz Manila. He is the 2 nd

child of Mr. Johnny D. Galleto and Mrs. Marites R.

Galleto. He has two siblings namely Jayvee and Janica.

He is currently residing at Sinilian 2nd, Camiling, Tarlac.

The researcher loves to play computer games and eating

foods.

Academically, he spent his elementary in Gregoria De Jesus Elementary School.

He enrolled and continued his junior high school in Camiling School for Home

Industries. He enrolled and continued his senior high school in Camiling Catholic School,

Inc, and he became a fellow CamCSian. He takes the STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics).

JOHN JUSTIN R. GALLETO

Researcher

On the 7th day of November, year 2001, the

researcher Jacquiline C. Martin was born. She is the

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youngest among the four children of Mr. Arturo C. Martin and Mrs. Josephine C. Martin.

The family currently resides at 214 Bobon 1st, Camiling, Tarlac.

The researcher started her preparatory at the age of 7 at Bobon 1st Palimbo Proper

Elementary School. She spent her junior high school education at Camiling Colleges,

Inc., where she attended her moving up ceremony at the age of 16. She is currently

enrolled as a Grade 12 senior high school under STEM (Science Technology Engineering

and Mathematics) at Camiling Catholic School, Inc.

The researcher loves listening to worship songs, to Korean movie, to listen to

instrumental musics, and she loves to drink milktea. In the near future, the researcher

wants to become a nurse because she wants to help her parents.

JACQUILINE C. MARTIN
Researcher

The researcher, Ivan Vincent S. Olegario was

born on the 21st day of July in the year 2002. He is the

eldest child of Mr. Reynaldo Ayenza Olegario and Mrs.

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Teresita Sarino Olegario. He is currently residing at Brgy. Nancasalan, Mangatarem,

Pangasinan.

He finished his grade school at Nancasalan Elementary School at the age of 11.

He finished his junior high school in San Clemente High School in the year 2018. He is

presently enrolled in Camiling Catholic School, Inc. His chosen strand is Science,

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Ivan likes playing Basketball and watching movies. This 16-years-old researcher

dreams to become a successful pilot someday.

IVAN VINCENT S. OLEGARIO

Researcher

The researcher, Alexis Mangrobang Tadeo is the

only son of Mr. Allan Cunanan Tadeo and Mrs. Paz

Andres Mangrobang. They live in Sinilian 1st, Camiling,

Tarlac. He finished his elementary education at Sinilian

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1st Elementary School. He continued his junior high school at Camiling School for Home

Industries and transferred in Camiling Catholic School Inc. taking the STEM (Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

When he finished his studies he wants to become a marine engineer someday and

to persue his dreams and to give back all the sacrifice of his loving parents

ALEXIS M. TADEO
Researcher