INTRODUCTION

Eleusine indica encroaches on natural areas, disturbed habitats, the edges of natural woods and grasslands, marshes,
the banks of streams, and coastal regions. Additionally, it is frequently found weedy in power line corridors,
sidewalks, and roadways (Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, 2011). At the moment, a
number of nations in Europe, Asia, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and numerous islands in the Pacific
Ocean list it as invasive.

Paper is widely used and recognized as a necessary substance in many parts of the world. Paper consumption is
predicted to quadruple by 2050 due to its steady annual growth (Höller et al., 2021). Papers are used for newsprint,
writing and printing, packing, and sanitary purposes all around the world. These days, non-wood-based paper is
gradually gaining popularity as more people become aware of the negative environmental repercussions of
deforestation (Abd El-Sayed et al. 2020).

Using paper involves cutting down trees, a process known as deforestation. This process leads to a number of
issues, including soil erosion, climate change, and the loss of animal habitat and food, which can eventually result in
the extinction of certain species.

The method of making paper can result in deforestation as well as air and water pollution. Chemicals employed in
the process can contaminate water sources, resulting to water quality issues, and can also contribute to air pollution
through the production of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Students throw away far too many documents at
school.

Even on blank paper, some unwelcome writing leads people to discard it as trash, which is extremely wasteful for
the students, the paper industry, the national economy.

This study aims to evaluate the viability of employing paragis fibre (Eleusine Indica) as a cheap raw material to
produce environmentally friendly papers. In order to achieve better results, this study uses baking soda (Sodium
Bicarbonate) and bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite) to loosen the paper during the pulping process.