ABSTRACT

Studies regarding making an all-natural shoe polishes, with banana peels as an ingredient, have

been made through the years- as an answer to the growing problem of inhalant abuse. And just

like banana peels, orange peels are also rich in potassium. However, their potential as a shoe

polish ingredient has not been investigated yet. This research was conducted with the purpose of

finding out whether orange peels could also be used as an ingredient in making an all-natural

shoe polish that does not contain chemicals. Different articles about homemade shoe polishes

found in the Internet were combined to make this product. Orange peels were first dried in the

beginning of this research and were later on grinded into a fine powder; this powder is then

added to the combined procedures that have been gathered. It took two failed trials for the

researchers to be able to make the shoe polish with the best result. Adding in orange peels to the

mixture made the finished product more pleasant to smell and be able to polish shoes more

effectively. The next researchers interested in conducting the same study is recommended to look

for other biowastes that could also be used as an ingredient in making an all-natural shoe polish.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This study would not be possible without the help of others. We would like to give

acknowledgements to those who had helpful influences for this research. First of all, we would

like to give our deepest gratitude to God Almighty who has given us the strength, peace of mind,

knowledge, and for providing us good health in conducting this research.

We would also like to give thanks to our research teacher, Mr. Norman Compañero, who

has been teaching and guiding us throughout the whole research.

Our deepest gratitude also go to our families who have supported us financially and

emotionally. They have funded everything that we have done in conducting this research and

have been there for us every step of the way.

This research would also not be possible without the encouragement and support that we

have received from our adviser, Mrs. Carina Cañaceli, and other science teachers, Ms. May-Ann

Rosario and Ms. Princess Zacate.

And lastly, our Alma Mater, Meycauayan College. For giving us the chance to bring its

name with us in our study, and for helping us fully nurture our skills and develop our knowledge.

And for letting us use our research to initiate change not just for the school but also for our

community.

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 DEDICATION

This research is dedicated to God Almighty. He has provided us with everything that we

need since the very beginning.

We also dedicate all this hard work to our families and friends.

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 Table of Contents

ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………..i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………..ii

DEDICATION…………………………………………………………………………….iii

I. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………1
Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………………...1
Hypothesis…………………………………………………………………………..2
Significance of the Study…………………………………………………………....2
Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………………4
Scopes and Limitations……..……………………………………………………….6
Review of Related Literature………………………………………………………..7
II. METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………………...18
Trial 1……………………………………………………………………………….20
Trial 2……………………………………………………………………………….21
Trial 3……………………………………………………………………………….22
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION…………………………………………………...24
Table of Comparison………………………………………………………………..25
IV. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, and RECOMMENDATIONS………………...27
Summary…………………………………………………………………………….27
Conclusions………………………………………………………………………….27
Recommendations…………………………………………………………………...28
REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………..30

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