COLLEGE OF SAN BENILDO – RIZAL

Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
School Year 2022 – 2023

Concept Behind the Proposed Title Research Statement Hypothesis Research Instrument
Study to be Used

Central Problem Sub-Problem

The history of packing
peanuts dates back to the
1960s when they were
invented for shipping
cushioning. Originally made
from expanded polystyrene
(EPS), these lightweight and
cost-effective peanuts were
effective for protection but
raised environmental worries
due to their non-
biodegradability. As plastic
pollution awareness
increased, the search for
sustainable options gained
traction. Recent times have
brought notable strides in eco-
friendly packing materials.
Biodegradable packing
peanuts emerged, using
materials like cornstarch or
potato starch for naturally
breaking down fillers. These
alternatives provide similar
Starches as an effective The purpose of this study
component for is to prove what starch is
biodegradable packing
peanuts
The researchers aim to Null Hypotheses (H0): Experimentation:
answer the following 1. There is no significant 1. Material Evaluation
the most suitable questions: difference between and Comparison
alternative to EPS 1. Which the suitability of - To figure out which
packing peanuts biodegradable cornstarch, potato starches have the best
materials are most starch, and other in suitability for creating
suitable for creating packing packing peanuts.
creating packing peanuts that can - This will answer the
peanuts that can effectively replace question “Which
effectively replace EPS ones. biodegradable
EPS ones? 2. There is no significant materials are the
difference in the most suitable for
2. How do the protective qualities of creating packing
protective qualities biodegradable peanuts that can
of biodegradable packing peanuts and replace EPS ones?”
packing peanuts EPS peanuts in real- 2. Comparative
compare with world shipping Protection Testing
those of EPS scenarios. - To figure out which
peanuts in real- Alternative Hypotheses material has the best
world shipping (H1): protective quality in
scenarios? 1. Some biodegradable real-word shipping
materials, such as scenarios.
protection to EPS while
tackling plastic waste
concerns. Also, advancements
in manufacturing and
consumer awareness led to
novel choices like air pillows,
paper-based fillers, and even
edible packaging.
From ancient civilizations
who used sunlight and
grass to whiten textiles
through chemist Claude
Berthollet's crucial 1785
discovery of chlorine gas's
efficacy in textile
whitening, the history of
bleach spans centuries.
Chlorine bleach rose in
popularity during the 20th
century, but worries about
its effects on the
environment and health
were also raised.
Alternatives that are
sustainable and natural
have become more
popular recently.
Researchers and
consumers looked for
alternatives to chlorine
cornstarch or potato - This will answer the
starch, are more question “Which
suitable for creating biodegradable
packing peanuts that packing peanuts have
can effectively replace the best protective
EPS ones compared to quality compared to
other materials. EPS peanuts in real-
2. Biodegradable world shipping
packing peanuts have scenarios?”.
different protective
qualities compared to
EPS peanuts in real-
world shipping
scenarios.
The effectiveness and The purpose of this study The researchers aim to Null Hypotheses (H0): Experimentation:
sustainability of using is to figure out if sodium answer the following 1. There is no significant 1. Comparative
sodium percarbonate as percarbonate and other questions: difference in the Performance
opposed to the synthetic ingredients can rectify the 1. In what ways does efficacy of sodium Testing
ingredients of bleach. synthetic ingredient of sodium percarbonate as a - To figure out how
bleach. percarbonate bleach alternative sodium
function as a compared to percarbonate
bleach alternative traditional bleach for performs as a
for whitening whitening fabrics and bleach alternative
fabrics and disinfecting surfaces. - This will answer
disinfecting 2. There is no significant the question “In
surfaces? difference in the what ways does
environmental impact sodium
2. How does the between sodium percarbonate
environmental percarbonate and function as a
impact of sodium bleach in terms of bleach alternative
percarbonate their production, for whitening
compare to that of usage, and disposal. fabrics and
bleach? disinfecting
Alternative Hypotheses surfaces?”.
(H1):
1. Sodium percarbonate 2. Environmental
bleach due to rising
environmental awareness
and health concerns. This
sparked the development
of cleansers that offer
disinfection and
whitening without the
downsides of classic
bleach, such as hydrogen
peroxide, citric acid, and
enzyme-based cleaners.
The origins of chemical-
driven insect repellents can
be traced to the middle of
the 1900s, when the U.S.
Army formulated DEET for
military purposes. This
compound, known as
DEET, swiftly became
renowned for its capability
to ward off mosquitoes and
was embraced by the
general public. Although
DEET and similar artificial
substances marked a
significant advancement in
safeguarding against
2. Sodium percarbonate
Natural Oil-based The purpose of this study The researchers aim to Null Hypotheses (H0):
repellent as an effective is to prove whether Oil- answer the following
replacement to chemical- based repellents are questions:
based repellents more effective than the
run-of-the-mill insect 1. Which natural oils
repellent. have
demonstrated the
most potent
insect-repellent
properties?
2. What methods can
be used to extend
the duration of
protection
provided by
demonstrates a Assessment
significant - To figure out how
improvement in the sodium
efficacy as a bleach percarbonate-
alternative for based bleach
whitening fabrics and impacts the
disinfecting surfaces environment
compared to compared to
traditional bleach. natural bleach.
- This will answer
has a significantly the question “How
lower environmental does the
impact compared to environmental
bleach in terms of impact of sodium
their production, percarbonate
usage, and disposal, compare to that of
making it a more bleach?”.
environmentally
friendly option.
Experimentation:
1. No natural oil has 1. Comparative
demonstrated Repellent Efficacy
superior insect- Test
repellent - To test the
properties effectiveness of the
compared to other natural oils that have
natural oils. been used towards
2. There are no flies and other insects.
methods that can - This will answer the
extend the question “How does it
duration of compare to other
protection insect-repellents?”
provided by 2. Longevity Testing
natural oil-based under Outdoor
insect repellents in Conditions
insects, worries about their
potential adverse impacts
on human health and the
ecosystem emerged shortly
after. In recent times, the
push to move beyond
chemical insecticides like
DEET has yielded safer
alternatives. Researchers
use plant-based sources like
citronella and eucalyptus
oils for effective, natural
insect repellents. New
ingredients like picaridin
and IR3535 offer protection
with minimal skin
irritation. Advanced
techniques like
microencapsulation ensure
longer-lasting repellent
release, reflecting
environmental awareness
and a commitment to
human and ecosystem
safety.
natural oil-based outdoor and high- - To test the products’
insect repellents in exposure longevity under high-
outdoor and high- scenarios. exposure scenarios.
exposure Alternative Hypotheses - This will answer the
scenarios? (H1): question “How long
1. Some natural oils can it last in outdoor
have and high-exposure
demonstrated scenarios”
more potent
insect-repellent
properties
compared to
others.
2. There are methods
that can extend
the duration of
protection
provided by
natural oil-based
insect repellents in
outdoor and high-
exposure
scenarios.