Production of Rope Out of the Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Stalk
PRODUCTION OF ROPE OUT OF THE
WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) STALK
A. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) plants grow abundantly here in the Philippines. They can be easily found on the bodies of water like rivers and lakes. They are problems in our community because they clog our rivers resulting to flood. They also block the sunlight, killing our aquatic animals. Thus, the researchers thought of discovering helpful products of the said plant.
For the time being, ropes are being used by other people in their jobs. Take for instance in construction sites – synthetic ropes are in demand. But synthetic ropes are not environment-friendly and when disposed are not easily decomposed.
Thereafter, the researchers thought of using the stalk of water hyacinth in producing an environment-friendly rope. In this way, people will not only appreciate the existence of the water hyacinths but will also help save the environment as well as make a living.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
General: Will the researchers be able to produce a rope out of a stalk of a plant? Specific: Will the researchers be able to utilize the stalk of water hyacinth in the production of an affordable and environment-friendly rope that can be use by people every day? C. STATEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVE
General: The researchers will manufacture a rope made from stalk of plants.
Specific: The researchers will start the production of rope out of the stalk of water hyacinth to be used in different aspects of our everyday lives.
D. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Rope is a flexible line made of fibers or wires twisted or braided together for tensile strength. Ropes may be made of natural fibers, such as cotton, hemp, jute, flax or sisal; of synthetic filaments, such as nylon, polyester or glass fibers; or of metallic wire. It is used for hauling heavy objects. Climbers also use ropes to belay or secure one another – one climbs while another holds the rope to
WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) STALK
A. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) plants grow abundantly here in the Philippines. They can be easily found on the bodies of water like rivers and lakes. They are problems in our community because they clog our rivers resulting to flood. They also block the sunlight, killing our aquatic animals. Thus, the researchers thought of discovering helpful products of the said plant.
For the time being, ropes are being used by other people in their jobs. Take for instance in construction sites – synthetic ropes are in demand. But synthetic ropes are not environment-friendly and when disposed are not easily decomposed.
Thereafter, the researchers thought of using the stalk of water hyacinth in producing an environment-friendly rope. In this way, people will not only appreciate the existence of the water hyacinths but will also help save the environment as well as make a living.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
General: Will the researchers be able to produce a rope out of a stalk of a plant? Specific: Will the researchers be able to utilize the stalk of water hyacinth in the production of an affordable and environment-friendly rope that can be use by people every day? C. STATEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVE
General: The researchers will manufacture a rope made from stalk of plants.
Specific: The researchers will start the production of rope out of the stalk of water hyacinth to be used in different aspects of our everyday lives.
D. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Rope is a flexible line made of fibers or wires twisted or braided together for tensile strength. Ropes may be made of natural fibers, such as cotton, hemp, jute, flax or sisal; of synthetic filaments, such as nylon, polyester or glass fibers; or of metallic wire. It is used for hauling heavy objects. Climbers also use ropes to belay or secure one another – one climbs while another holds the rope to
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