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Development of paper recycling machine

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dc.contributor.authorCheng, Gabrielle Joaquin A.
dc.contributor.authorManglicmot, Dennis Jr E.
dc.contributor.authorReyes, Christel R.
dc.contributor.authorTumlos, Rojen Madelaine P.
dc.contributor.authorZulueta, Mark Ian L.
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-14T08:57:12Z
dc.date.available2026-09-14T08:57:12Z
dc.date.issued2026-04
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dc.description.abstractThe increasing generation of paper waste in schools and communities highlights the need for sustainable recycling solutions. The development of a Paper Recycling Machine addresses this challenge by converting discarded paper into reusable sheets. Existing small-scale recycling methods often produce uneven thickness, low whiteness, and inefficient drying. This study aimed to design, fabricate, and evaluate an improved Paper Recycling Machine for small-scale use. A developmental research design was employed, involving the systematic design, fabrication, and testing of the prototype. The system integrates pulping, sheet formation, pressing, forced-air drying, and calendering. Results showed that the machine produced recycled A4 paper with a mean whiteness score of 3.38, a grammage of 77–82 g/m² (mean = 79.6 g/m²), and a thickness variation with a mean CV of 10.38%. The machine achieved a production rate of 4.8 sheets per hour, demonstrating its capability to produce usable recycled paper for small-scale applications.
dc.identifier.citationCheng, G. J. A., Manglingmot, D. J. E., Reyes, C. R., Tumlos, R. M. P., Zulueta, M. I. L. (2026). Development of paper recycling machine. [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus, City of San Fernando, La Union. Lakasa ti Sirib, DMMMSU Institutional Repository.
dc.identifier.urihttps://lakasa.dmmmsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/2559
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDon Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus
dc.titleDevelopment of paper recycling machine
dc.typeThesis
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