Banana Peel Extract: An Eco-Conscious Approach to Floor Wax

Production

Submitted by:

Seromines, Jushrelle Wyiona S.

Nesus, Jobell M.

Pareja, Princess Maxin L.

Cero, John Philip N.

Tadea, Ma. Yessica

La Suerte, Drynna A.

Submitted to:

Mr. Ryan Z. Figuration

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ABSTRACT

Waxing floors became part of every Filipino's cleaning tradition, but

consumers are unaware of the negative effects that commercial floor wax can
have on them personally. The purpose of floor wax, a wax-based preparation
used to polish floors, was to give them a glossy appearance and to make them
resistant to scuffs and slips. Over the years, commercial floor wax has been
used in homes, workplaces, and classrooms. Usually, these waxes are designed
to last longer. They are made of synthetic materials or a combination of
artificial and natural ingredients, including potentially harmful chemicals and
highly toxic substances. The purpose of this study is to create an alternative for
floor wax and to know if it has the same characteristics as commercial floor wax
in terms of making the floor slippery and shiny, in terms of safety and health,
environmental impact, and cost effectiveness. The alternative that the
researchers have found is to replace the toxic ingredients used for floor wax
with banana peels. The methods of this study are mostly comparative
experiments and observation. The aim of the researcher's experiment was to get
results that are comparable in terms of feasibility and durability, ability to keep
the floor’s shiny appearance, easy application, environmental and health impact,
and cost effectiveness. The experiment suggests that banana peel floor wax can
be a profitable and easy-to-use alternative to commercial floor wax, offering a
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slippery, shiny, and environmentally friendly alternative. The study concludes
that enhancing the beeswax properties of banana peels could improve its
quality, effectiveness, and acceptability, while also reducing costs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title...................................................................................................................................i

Abstract............................................................................................................................ii

Chapter I Problem and Its Scope

Background of the Study....................................................................................1

Statement of the Problem...................................................................................2

Hypothesis..........................................................................................................3

Research Objectives...........................................................................................4

Significance of the Study...................................................................................5

Definition of Terms...........................................................................................6

Chapter II Related Literature and Studies................................................................7

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Chapter III Methodology............................................................................................9

Research Design...............................................................................................9

Research Instrumental......................................................................................9

Research Locale..............................................................................................10

Procedure........................................................................................................11

Chapter IV Results and Discussion..........................................................................14

Findings and Observation...............................................................................14

Analysis..........................................................................................................14

Interpretations.................................................................................................14

Chapter V Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation.....................................15

Bibliography

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Floor waxing, a traditional method for preserving and improving floor appearances,
has been a concern for many generations due to the use of synthetic chemicals, which pose
environmental and health risks. To address this issue, scientists and inventors are looking at
natural and environmentally friendly ingredients that may be utilized to make floor wax. One
possible alternative is banana peels, a commonly wasted organic waste. The peel of bananas,
which makes up roughly one-third of the fruit’s weight and is produced in vast quantities
each year, is typically thrown away as trash. Traditional medicine has employed the peel to
treat a number of illnesses.

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 Banana peels offer a great chance to raise the quality of floor wax products and
promote sustainability in the cleaning and maintenance industry. It could act as a natural
replacement for common wax constituents, possibly lowering the health and environmental
dangers connected with waxes made of chemical-based materials. This study plans to explore
the potential of banana peels as a natural additive, evaluate its influence on floor care, and
determine the most efficient way to contain floor wax compositions.

To better understand its real-world practical applications, this study investigates the
potential of banana peels in floor waxing. Additionally, it seeks to support global initiatives
to lessen dependency on synthetic chemicals and promote environmentally friendly practices
in a range of industries by helping to develop sustainable, environmentally friendly floor
solutions.

STATEMENT OF THE STUDY

The study aims to address these issues by investigating the feasibility and
effectiveness of incorporating banana leaves into floor wax formulations while ensuring
environmental responsibility and practicality. Specifically, the following:

1. Do banana peels have any potential downsides when used as floor wax?
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 2. Can the production of floor wax be sustainably sourced from banana peels?
3. Does the banana peel-based floor wax have an effect on human health?
4. Does the floor wax made from banana peels last as long as the commercial floor wax?

HYPOTHESIS
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 1. Do banana peels have any potential downsides when used as floor wax?
Alternative Hypothesis
H1: The banana peel-based floor wax does have downsides when used as a floor wax.
Null Hypothesis
H0: The banana peel-based floor wax does not have any potential downsides when used as
floor wax.

2. Can the production of floor wax be sustainably sourced from banana peels?
Alternative Hypothesis
H1: Banana peels can be a sustainable source in the production of floor wax.
Null Hypothesis
H0: The banana peels cannot be a sustainable source in the production of floor wax.

3. Does banana peel-based floor wax have an effect on human health?

Alternative Hypothesis
H1: The banana peel-based floor wax does have an effect on human health.
Null Hypothesis
H0: The banana peel-based floor wax does not have an effect on human health.

4. Does the floor wax made out of banana peels last as long as the commercial floor wax?
Alternative Hypothesis
H1: Floor wax made out of banana peels does last as long as commercial floor wax.
Null Hypothesis:
Floor wax made out of banana peels does not last as long as commercial floor wax.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
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Our study’s goal is to determine whether banana peels can be used to produce floor wax. The
specific aims and objectives of this study may consist of the following:

Feasibility and Durability: Find out if it is possible and profitable to add banana peels to
floor wax production.

Comparative Analysis: Compare the difference and similarities between commercial floor
wax and floor wax made from banana peels in terms of their durability, ability to keep the
floor’s shiny appearance, and ease of application.

Environmental Impact: To determine whether using banana peels to make floor wax is
environmentally friendly, look at how they are produced, where they come from, and how
they are disposed of.

Safety and Health Consideration: Examine to see if there are any potential allergies,
toxicity issues, or negative effects on indoor quality associated with the use of banana peels
in floor wax.

Optimization: Investigate ways to maximize the advantages of using banana peels in floor
wax by optimizing the formulation and application processes.

Coast Effectiveness: Explore the cost-effectiveness of scaling up banana peel wax

production for commercial use.

The study’s ultimate goal is to provide evidences to support the development of a new floor
wax production or enhancement that uses banana peels as a key ingredient while also taking
sustainability and performance factors into account.
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The significance of the study entitled “Banana Peel Extract: An Eco-

Conscious Approach to Floor Wax Production” are the following:

1. Environmental Sustainability. The study investigates the use of banana

peels to produce floor wax, which can help the environment by utilizing
natural resources rather than artificial chemicals.

2. Utilizing Natural Resources. It promotes locally available natural

materials like banana peels, which can grow in the Philippines.

3. Health and Safety. Investigating natural floor wax ingredients may lead
to formulas that are healthier for people, reducing exposure to hazardous
materials that are frequently present in commercial floor waxes.

4. Economic viability. The study shows that banana peels may be a cheap
and useful component of floor wax, it might have an impact on the
production of floor care products.

5. Waste Reduction: Banana peels can be repurposed for floor wax

production, reducing organic waste, addressing landfill issues, and
promoting waste-to-resource conversion.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

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 The scope of this study on creating floor wax from beeswax and banana peels is a
viable route for sustainable and environmentally friendly home goods, thereby lessening the
environmental effect of conventional chemical-based waxes. Nonetheless, there are certain
limitations, such as the requirement for more study to improve the formulation because the
wax's effectiveness may alter depending on the environment. Additionally, the price and
availability of beeswax and bananas can vary, which may have an impact on the viability of
this novel floor wax from an economic standpoint as well as its general uptake.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Alternative (of one or more things) available as another possibility.

Constituents a component part of something.

Durability the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.

Eco-conscious sustainable living that reduces, minimizes, or harmless upon ecosystems or

the environment

Feasibility the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.

Hazardous risky; dangerous

Incorporating take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.

Optimization the action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.

Sustainability the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Toxicity the quality of being toxic or poisonous.

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 CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE AND STUDIES

RELATED LITERATURE
Floor wax is a solution that has been used extensively for centuries for floor care.
While there are still several traditional agents available on the market today, most people
prefer man-made and synthetic floor waxes that are comparatively easy to apply. When
maintained and applied properly, floor waxes offer a high shine, which is advantageous for
both commercial and business spaces. They can be used on just about any flooring, including
concrete, ceramic, and vinyl. Floor waxes are sold as finishing products in thousands of
stores around the country and are readily available to anyone who wants to use them. They
take care of high-traffic areas and are created to resist scratches and repel stains and
abrasions. (“An Introduction to Floor Wax,” n.d.)

Many people still talk about “waxing” the floor, even though it has been 50 years
since natural waxes were widely used as a floor finish. The first floor finishes were carnauba
waxes, made from the leaves of a tropical plant. Carnauba is a natural wax emulsion blend
combined with resin. Carnauba waxes were buffable and gave a great shine. They dried to a
slight haze and left deep, rich swirls on the floor when buffed. They were extremely abrasive-
resistant, but because carnauba wax was very expensive and difficult to obtain, manufacturers
began using other natural materials that were less costly, like beeswax, shellac, and paraffin.
Synthetic wax and polymer finishes followed carnauba wax. In the late 1940s, a synthetic
floor finish using a water-based plastic called polystyrene was developed. The first
polystyrene finishes were colorless and had a very high gloss. But they were also very brittle
and tended to turn yellow after a period of time. When the wax-like plastic polyethylene was
mixed with the polystyrene, however, a very durable, buffable, non-brittle floor finish was
created. (“An Introduction to Floor Wax,” n.d.)

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 Regular re-buffing should restore the appearance of your floor. When re-buffing does
not restore the shine, re-apply a new thin coat of wax as above. High-traffic areas will require
more frequent applications. Do not clean with water. For stubborn marks, remove them with
floor cleaner and reapply floor wax. (“An Introduction to Floor Wax,” n.d.

RELATED STUDIES
Waxing floors became part of every Filipino's cleaning tradition; with little
knowledge, the users did not know the harmful effects of commercialized floor wax on an
individual. Floor wax was a wax-based preparation used to polish floors; it was meant to
provide glossiness in flooring and create resistance against slips and scuff marks.
Commercialized floor wax has been used for decades, whether in households, offices, or
classrooms. These waxes were normally made to last longer. They comprise synthetic
materials or a mix of natural and artificial ingredients, which include hazardous chemicals
and extremely toxic substances that could cause health problems (Lee, 2019). In contrast,
banana peel floor wax is a floor wax that is made from the peels of bananas that are being
thrown after consuming the said fruit. Banana peels contain nutrients and substances that can
be helpful in making products such as floor wax. Since banana floor wax is organic, it is not
harmful, and most especially, it is cost-efficient. (“Banana Peel,” n.d.)

There are many alternatives that can be used instead of the synthetic materials used in
commercial floor waxes. Surprisingly, banana peels contain a multitude of nutrients like
fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium, and potassium. The mineral content in a banana
peel was primarily consistent with potassium (78.10 mg/g) and manganese (76.20 mg/g). The
peel's high potassium content, if taken orally, aids in maintaining normal blood pressure [8].
Given that banana peels have a high content of potassium, it is a commonly used ingredient
in shoe polish. Banana peels were also known for their slippery effect. Dr. Kiyoshi Mabuchi
and his team experimented on the slipperiness of banana peels and found that wood has a
CoF of only 0.07, which is twice as slippery as ice and five times slipperier than wood.
Combining both ideas that banana peels contain potassium and are slippery, they can be used

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as an alternative floor wax. Bananas can be found in all tropical and subtropical regions of
Asia.

The Philippines was one of the countries that produced bananas since the country was
in a tropical region. Philippines’ was also known as the sixth-leading exporter of bananas in
the world behind Ecuador, Costa Rica, Belgium, Colombia, and Guatemala. Also, banana
peels were available in populated areas where most people consume or plant banana trees,
and they can also be found in the vicinity of banana processing plants. Banana peels can be
easily found since consumers just usually throw the peels away, thinking that banana peels
are not usable or do not have value anymore. Moreover, there was a superabundance of
bananas in the Philippines, which makes our research more suitable and more significant and
can help improve society's welfare. Aside from their abundance, banana peels contain
potassium, a chemical element that can be applied to leather, wood, and metals, making them
a natural polishing agent that can be used to shine the mentioned materials. Also, bananas are
slightly radioactive because of small amounts of the naturally occurring isotope potassium-
40. But the rate of radioactivity is so low that it’s not harmful. [11] The Japanese tribologists
measured the frictional coefficient of banana peel on a linoleum surface at 0.07. The result
was amazingly low. Better than metal on metal lubricated by oil. In fact, banana peel is not
much worse than Teflon on Teflon, which is about as low as you can get in the land of
friction. [11] For these reasons, the researchers would like to test if banana peels can be an
alternative floor wax in Philippine households. Angela Alcaraz, Klara Mae Dimaano,
Patricia Ann Feliciano, Kyle Andre Ong, Claros Ignacio Lugay, and PhD, PIE, Asean
Eng. (2019).

Banana peels are often used as an ingredient in floor wax because they contain natural
oils and waxes that help protect and shine the floor. The natural oils also help to repel dirt and
dust, making it easier to keep the floor clean.

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 CHAPTER III METHEDOLOGY

RESEARCH DESIGN
The research design of our study is experimental research. The researchers aim to
develop a feasible and sustainable process for extracting wax from banana peels, as well as to
evaluate how well banana peel wax works as floor wax. Controlled experimentation is used
in this approach to examine several features of banana peel-based floor wax, such as the
impact of different stages of the process and the use of additives on the quality of the wax, its
durability, and environmental sustainability.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTAL
The following research equipments and instruments will be employed in the study:

1. Boiling pot: Use for melting the wax, and cooking the banana peels together with the
other ingredients.
2. Metal spoon: For stirring
3. Container: This were the final product will be transferred.

RESEARCH LOCALE

In making the floor wax, it was conducted at Inday Dora Sub. Kananga, Leyte,
Philippines: The testing of the product was conducted at Kananga National High School's
STE building second-floor hallway.
A. Substance

 Banana peels [ lakatan ]

 Mineral oil
 Beeswax

B. Materials

 Boiling pot
 Metal Spoon

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 Container
 C. PROCEDURE

STEP 1: Put the 5 tablespoons of beeswax inside the boiling pan,

and turn in to low heat to melt the wax.

STEP 2 : Once the beeswax is mele, carefully add 3

tablespoons of mineral oil.

STEP 3: After adding the mineral oil, you can now add the banana
peels, while maintaining the low heat.

STEP 4: after adding all the ingredients in the boiling pot, let it boil for 15 minutes.

STEP 5: After 15 minutes, pour the liquid in a container,

evcluding the banana peels.

STEP 6: Let it cool down, until it turns into solid

CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND

DISCUSSIONS
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This chapter presents the analysis of data gathered from the study, the results and findings are
presented below.

FINDINGS / OBSERVATION
The ingredients were basically as they were before the floor wax-making process
began. The banana peels were thick and fibrous, and the beeswax was on little white pallets.
You can detect the sweet aroma emanating from the banana peels as the beeswax melts into a
liquid. The liquid turned solid, turned off-white in color, and retained the delicious scent of
the banana peels after being poured into a container and allowed to cool.

ANALYSIS

The scope of this study on creating floor wax from beeswax and banana peels is a
viable route for sustainable and environmentally friendly home goods, thereby lessening the
environmental effect of conventional chemical-based waxes. Nonetheless, there are certain
limitations, such as the requirement for more study to improve the formulation because the
wax's effectiveness may alter depending on the environment. Additionally, the price and
availability of beeswax and bananas can vary, which may have an impact on the viability of
this novel floor wax from an economic standpoint as well as its general uptake.

INTERPRETATION
Over the course of many years, different materials have been used to make floor wax.
These include linseed oil, beeswax, carnauba wax, rosemary oil, and several other natural
waxes. Therefore, any ingredients that contain natural oil and wax are what you need to make
floor wax.

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 CHAPTER V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
The floor wax-making process involved thick banana peels and beeswax in white pallets. The
beeswax melted into a liquid, retaining the banana peel scent, which turned solid and off-
white after cooling.

CONCLUSION
The researchers tried to find out if banana peels could be an alternative floor wax.
After numerous trials and adjustments, it finally became successful. We have identified its
distinctive qualities compared to commercial floor wax and its potential to be an alternative
to floor wax. Although it does not last as long as commercial floor wax due to its natural
ingredients, we can say that it is as effective in terms of making the floor shine, it is less
expensive, and it does not have any negative effects on humans or the environment.

RECOMMENDATION
Searching for ingredients that can help the product last as long as commercial floor
wax and improve its texture so that future users can easily apply it will help to further
improve the research.

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Effectiveness of Musa Paradisiaca (Banana) Peel as an Alternative to Commercial Floor Wax

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 ABSTRACT
Waxing floors became part of every Filipino's cleaning tradition, but consumers are
unaware of the negative effects that commercial floor wax can have on them personally. The
purpose of floor wax, a wax-based preparation used to polish floors, was to give them a glossy
appearance and to make them resistant to scuffs and slips. Over the years, commercial floor
wax has been used in homes, workplaces, and classrooms. Usually, these waxes are designed to
last longer. They are made of synthetic materials or a combination of artificial and natural
ingredients, including potentially harmful chemicals and highly toxic substances. The purpose
of this study is to create an alternative for floor wax and to know if it has the same
characteristics as commercial floor wax in terms of making the floor slippery and shiny, in
terms of safety and health, environmental impact, and cost effectiveness. The alternative that
the researchers have found is to replace the toxic ingredients used for floor wax with banana
peels. The methods of this study are mostly comparative experiments and observation. The aim
of the researcher's experiment was to get results that are comparable in terms of feasibility and
durability, ability to keep the floor’s shiny appearance, easy application, environmental and
health impact, and cost effectiveness. The experiment suggests that banana peel floor wax can
be a profitable and easy-to-use alternative to commercial floor wax, offering a slippery, shiny,
and environmentally friendly alternative. The study concludes that enhancing the beeswax
properties of banana peels could improve its quality, effectiveness, and acceptability, while also
reducing costs.

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 STATEMENT OF
THE PROBLEM
The study aims to address these issues by investigating the feasibility and effectiveness
of incorporating banana leaves into floor wax formulations while ensuring environmental
responsibility and practicality. Specifically, the following:

1. Do banana peels have any potential downsides when used as floor wax?
2. Can the production of floor wax be sustainably sourced from banana peels?
3. Does the banana peel-based floor wax have an effect on human health?
4. Does the floor wax made from banana peels last as long as the commercial floor wax?

HYPOTHESIS

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 1. Do banana peels have any potential downsides when used as floor wax?

Alternative Hypothesis

H1: The banana peel-based floor wax does have downsides when used as a floor wax.

Null Hypothesis

H0: The banana peel-based floor wax does not have any potential downsides when used as floor
wax.

2. Can the production of floor wax be sustainably sourced from banana peels?
Alternative Hypothesis

H1: Banana peels can be a sustainable source in the production of floor wax.

Null Hypothesis

H0: The banana peels cannot be a sustainable source in the production of floor wax.

3. Does banana peel-based floor wax have an effect on human health?

Alternative Hypothesis

H1: The banana peel-based floor wax does have an effect on human health.

Null Hypothesis

H0: The banana peel-based floor wax does not have an effect on human health.

4. Does the floor wax made out of banana peels last as long as the commercial floor wax?
Alternative Hypothesis

H1: Floor wax made out of banana peels does last as long as commercial floor wax.

Null Hypothesis:

Floor wax made out of banana peels does not last as long as commercial floor wax.

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 BANANA PEEL
EXTRACT: AN
ECO-CONSCIOUS
APPROACH TO
FLOOR WAX
PRODUCTION

MATERIALS

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PROCEDURE
STEP 1: Put the 5 tablespoons of beeswax inside the boiling pan,
and turn in to low heat to melt the wax.

STEP 2 : Once the beeswax is mele, carefully add 3 tablespoons

of mineral oil.

STEP 3: After adding the mineral oil, you can now add the banana
peels, while maintaining the low heat.

STEP 4: after adding all the ingredients in the boiling pot, let it
boil for 15 minutes.

STEP 5: After 15 minutes, pour the liquid in a container, evcluding

the banana peels.

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 STEP 6: Let it cool down, until it turns into solid

BANANA PEELS BEESWAX

MINERAL OIL

Submitted by:

Seromines, Jushrelle Wyiona S.

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 Nesus, Jobell M.

Pareja, Princess Maxin L.

Cero, John Philip N.

Tadea, Ma. Yessica

La Suerte, Drynna A.

Submitted to:

Mr. Ryan Z. Figuration

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 BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY
Floor waxing, a traditional method for preserving and improving floor appearances, has
been a concern for many generations due to the use of synthetic chemicals, which pose
environmental and health risks. To address this issue, scientists and inventors are looking at
natural and environmentally friendly ingredients that may be utilized to make floor wax. One
possible alternative is banana peels, a commonly wasted organic waste. The peel of bananas,
which makes up roughly one-third of the fruit’s weight and is produced in vast quantities each
year, is typically thrown away as trash. Traditional medicine has employed the peel to treat a
number of illnesses.

Banana peels offer a great chance to raise the quality of floor wax products and promote
sustainability in the cleaning and maintenance industry. It could act as a natural replacement
for common wax constituents, possibly lowering the health and environmental dangers
connected with waxes made of chemical-based materials. This study plans to explore the
potential of banana peels as a natural additive, evaluate its influence on floor care, and
determine the most efficient way to contain floor wax compositions.

To better understand its real-world practical applications, this study investigates the
potential of banana peels in floor waxing. Additionally, it seeks to support global initiatives to
lessen dependency on synthetic chemicals and promote environmentally friendly practices in a
range of industries by helping to develop sustainable, environmentally friendly floor solutions.

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 CONCLUSION
The researchers tried to find out if banana peels could be an alternative floor wax. After
numerous trials and adjustments, it finally became successful. We have identified its distinctive
qualities compared to commercial floor wax and its potential to be an alternative to floor wax.
Although it does not last as long as commercial floor wax due to its natural ingredients, we can
say that it is as effective in terms of making the floor shine, it is less expensive, and it does not
have any negative effects on humans or the environment.

SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE STUDY

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The significance of the study entitled “Banana Peel Extract: An Eco-Conscious Approach to
Floor Wax Production” are the following:

1. Environmental Sustainability. The study investigates the use of banana peels to produce floor
wax, which can help the environment by utilizing natural resources rather than artificial
chemicals.

2. Utilizing Natural Resources. It promotes locally available natural materials like banana peels,
which can grow in the Philippines.

3. Health and Safety. Investigating natural floor wax ingredients may lead to formulas that are
healthier for people, reducing exposure to hazardous materials that are frequently present in
commercial floor waxes.

4. Economic viability. The study shows that banana peels may be a cheap and useful component
of floor wax, it might have an impact on the production of floor care products.

5. Waste Reduction: Banana peels can be repurposed for floor wax production, reducing
organic waste, addressing landfill issues, and promoting waste-to-resource conversion.

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