PLASTIC SHREDDER MACHINE AND ECO-SYNTHETIC WOOD GENERATION THROUGH THE

REUSE OF PLASTIC SOLID WASTE: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PROJECT

CARL ADAM B. ESTACIO,
& JONSYRILL F. VILLARAN
Jojimar Sj. Julian—Adviser
Cardona, Rizal, Philippines
Abstract Development of the Eco-synthetic Wood Grams of polyethylene plastics were used in making 8 by 8
inches of eco-synthetic wood considering the results in
accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials
The population of the Philippines is rapidly increasing. According to Worldometers, as of July 21, 2018,

the population size of our country is 106,586,806 based on the latest United Nations estimates the

consequent of increasing population and developing technologies, triggers the negative impact of garbage

accumulation which affects different regions. At the rate the metropolis is generating trash, the 3 landfills it is

using would be rendered unusable by 2037 at the latest, the MMDA report said. Currently, this is one of our

biggest environmental problems. As a matter of fact, the implementation of a successful management

system must include the population and be compatible with the nature of every city, observing the peculiari-

ties of each micro-region. This issue must be in line with global trends, such as Circular Economy, the

Principle 3R's (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle), and the Patenting of Green Technologies. This article aims to

determine the acceptability of the developed Plastic Shredder Machine and the mechanical properties of eco

-synthetic wood from the reused plastic solid waste. This study utilized the experimental - developmental 30000

research design on making eco-synthetic wood through the reuse of plastic solid waste materials. In this, the
Results 25000

real possibility of using urban waste and recycled plastic waste for the manufacturing of eco-synthetic wood

composites was observed. Therefore, the possibility of using urban waste and recycled plastic waste for the 20000

manufacturing of eco-synthetic wood composites is investigated as a potentially environmental sustainable Composite Rank of the level of acceptability of Plastic Shredder 15000
Machine in terms of Functionality, Portability, Safety and Mainte-
project.
nance, Design, and Completeness 10000

General Objective 5000

This study aimed to determine the acceptability of the developed plastic shredder machine. It also aimed to 0
50 pcs 100pcs 150 pcs

determine the mechanical properties of the generated eco-synthetic wood from the reused plastic solid waste. 50% polyethylene Plastics and 50% wood based materials 60% polyethylene Plastics and 40% wood based materials 70% polyethylene Plastics and 30% wood based materials

Conclusion
Specific Objectives Based on the findings of the study, the acceptability of plastic shredder machine as revealed by the re-

spondents is extremely acceptable in terms of functionality, safety and maintenance, portability, design,
1. What is the acceptability of Plastic Shredder Machine as evaluated by the two groups of respondents, the
and completeness.
experts and the students based on the following criteria:
This implies that the Plastic Shredder Machine is acceptable as revealed by the experts and the
1.1.Functionality;
The flexural strength and tensile strength of the eco-synthetic wood end users.
1.2.Safety and Maintenance; from polyethylene plastics and wood based materials in accordance to
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for Based also on the findings of the study, the formulation of 60% polyethylene plastics and 40%
1.3.Portability;
Plastics wood based materials in making eco-synthetic wood has the highest flexural strength and tensile
1.4.Design; and
strength. Since it is the most suggested and acceptable formulation in making eco-synthetic wood,
1.5.Completeness?
there’s a total amount of 6,900 grams or 6.9 kilograms that will be lessened on the amount of plastic
2.What is the flexural strength and tensile strength of the eco-synthetic wood from polyethylene plastics and
solid waste collected. Meanwhile, in every 100 pcs. of 8 by 8 inches of eco-synthetic wood, there’s a
wood based materials in accordance to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for
total amount of 13,800 grams or 13.8 kilograms that will be lessened on the amount of plastic solid
Plastics in terms of :
waste collected. Then, in every 150 pcs. of 8 by 8 inches of eco-synthetic wood, there’s a total amount
2.1.50% polyethylene plastics and 50% wood based materials;
of 20,700 grams or 20.7 kilograms that will be lessened on the amount of plastic solid waste collected.
2.2.60% polyethylene plastics and 40% wood based materials; and

2.3.70% polyethylene plastics and 30% wood based materials? The researchers also found out that there is a significant difference on the flexural strength and

3.Is there a significant difference on the flexural strength and tensile strength of the eco-synthetic wood from tensile strength of the eco-synthetic wood from polyethylene plastics and wood based materials in ac-

polyethylene plastics and wood based materials in accordance to American Society for Testing and cordance to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for plastics.

Materials (ASTM) standards for Plastics in terms of :

Recommendations
3.1. 50% polyethylene plastics and 50% wood based materials;
70% polyethylene Plastics and 3 0% wood based materials
1. Test the other mechanical properties of the eco-synthetic wood.
3.2. 60% polyethylene plastics and 40% wood based materials; and
2. Try other formulation to enhance the mechanical properties of the eco-synthetic wood.
3.3. 70% polyethylene plastics and 30% wood based materials?
60% polyethylene Plastics and 4 0% wood based materials
3. Use another kind of materials in making eco-synthetic wood.
4.How many grams of polyethylene plastics were used in making 8 by 8 inches of eco-synthetic wood
4. Enhance the plastic shredder machine.
considering the results in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards
50% polyethylene Plastics and 5 0% wood based materials 5. Conduct further study to enhance the acceptability of the said project.
for Plastics in terms of making:

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Mechanical Property Test Results

Preparation of the Materials in Making

Eco-Synthetic Wood