Chapter 1

Introduction

Background of the Study

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. Our generation consumes a lot of products and paper is one of
them. Obviously they are produced abundantly and many of them are wasted. I come up of this project because I
have observe that there is a lot of potential to do to make things more useful. I want everything to be in there full
potential of use. I can see that there is a lot of malunggay trees in our neighborhood, assuming that there is a lot of
malunggay in our country I come up to the idea to make papers out of the tree. In our streets the malunggay leaves
are just falling freely creating a mass of trash in our community,rather than put them instantly to the garbage can we
make as well as them as useful as possible. I believe that there is a lot of things that is needed to be tap to put it to its
full capability and hopefully this could be the first step to make a greener planet.

Statement of the Problem

Like most of things we want to push through, I believe there are hindrances to put this project in start. I think there is
a lot of things to discuss and questions to answer.

1. Is there enough falling malunggay leaves to make a production of paper.

2. We will be dependent on the weather for some steps to be done in producing the paper out of
malunggay.
3. Can we make enough paper to produce from malunggay leaves to satisfy the demand?
Such thing would be inimitable and is crucial to make the project. Things would be out of hands when such thing
would be uncontrollable

Chapter 2
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.
In the Philippines, the plant is propagated by planting limb cuttings 1–2 m long, from June to August,
preferably. The plant starts bearing pods 6–8 months after planting, but regular bearing commences after the second
year. The tree bears for several years. It does not tolerate freeze or frost. It can also be propagated by seed. As with
all plants, optimum cultivation depends on producing the right environment for the plant to thrive. Moringa is a sun-
and heat-loving plant. Seeds are planted an inch below the surface and can be germinated year-round in well-
draining soil.
There is a saying in Tamil Language in India "Murungaiyai odithu vala, pillaiyai adithu vala" (Meaning:
the murungai tree must be cultivated by regular pruning, children must be groomed with proper guidance(by
punishing too).
The tree's bark, roots, fruit, flowers, leaves, seeds, and gum are also used medicinally. Uses include as an
antiseptic and in treating rheumatism, venomous bites, and other conditions.
Extract from the seeds is used as a flocculant in a low-cost form of water treatment. In February 2010,
Current Protocols in Microbiology published a step by step extraction and treatment procedure to produce "90.00%
to 99.99%" bacterial reduction.[17]
The seeds are also considered an excellent source for making biodiesel.

Chapter 3
Methodology

Instructions to make
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.

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.