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Lemongrass Oil as an Alternative Insect Repellent

Lemongrass insect repellent oil, which is organic and affordable, unlike

other insect repellent products offered in markets, such as patches and lotions,
the lemongrass oil does not contain chemicals that can be harmful to the skin.
Because it is made by lemongrass, an edible herb, it is non-toxic and can be
used by children, without any worry of accidental intake. (ces.ncsu.edu)

Objectives:

1. This study aims to create an affordable yet effective insect repellent oil
made out of lemongrass.
2. To prevent insect related diseases.

Materials:

Lemongrass Stalks (4)

Olive Oil

Procedure (Step by Step):

1. Gather all materials. Do not wash the lemongrass stalks. Make sure any of
the materials do not have water in it or are wet, as it can affect the result
of the product.
2. Fill an empty jar with Olive Oil.
3. Crush the lemongrass stalks using a mortar and pestle. Then immediately
put the stalks in the jar filled with olive oil.
4. Let stay for 2 days, and then transfer in a dark container using a piece of
cloth to filter the stalks and the oil. Store in a cool and dry place.

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MANGO (Mangifera indica) AND PAPAYA (Carica papaya)

PEELINGS FOR
FUEL BRIQUETTE

Fuel briquettes are used like coal, but are made from a combination of

organic wastes, shaped into blocks. Densification of fruit peelings and wood

waste into briquettes can provide a relatively high-quality alternative source

of fuel, which employ peelings of mango and papaya and sawdust. A high

demand of firewood would cause deforestation, and may affect the

environment especially in the urban areas. Fuel briquette is a block of

compressed materials suitable for cooking.

Objectives:

1. The purpose of this research is to provide an alternative fuel briquette

for heating.
2. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of briquettes samples
with mango and papaya peelings.

Materials

Chopping Board
Knife / Kitchen Scissors
Measuring Cup
Papaya Peelings
Mango Peelings
Sawdust
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General Procedure

Mango peelings, papaya peelings and sawdust were collected from

sources like various fruit vendors in Iligan City. Knife or kitchen scissors was to

cut the peelings into smaller pieces. The peelings were placed in a blender and a

strainer was used to remove the excess liquid. The raw materials were weighed

with the indicated weights. They were combined with the specified treatments,

and was molded into briquettes using a measuring cup.

Collecting the Raw Materials

The raw materials were gathered from various fruit vendors that disposes

their fruit peelings. Personal consumption of papaya and mango fruits also

contributed to the quantity of the raw materials. Sawdust was collected from a

construction supplier.

Preparation of Raw Materials

The peelings of mango and papaya were removed using a knife then was

placed in a blender. Sawdust was collected. The raw materials were weighed

using an analytical balance.

Making the Fuel Briquettes

The raw materials were weighed and combined with the specified

treatments. The liquid were separated using a strainer. The resulting briquettes

were molded then dried under the heat of the sun.

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The Feasibility of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) as

Cleaning Agent
Objectives:

1. The purpose of this study is to investigate malunggay leaves as cleaning

agent.
2. This study is aimed to determine the effect of malunggay (Moringa
oleifera) leaves on common household stains.

Materials:

5 cups malunggay leaves

mortar and pestle

5 tsp. water

container

2 1/2 tsp. baking soda

sponge

Procedure:

1. Pound the malunggay leaves using mortar and pestle to get the extract
from it.

2. Mix the pounded malunggay leaves with baking soda and then water.

3. After mixing, place the mixture in a container.

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