DEVELOPMENT OF REUSABLE BAMBOO STRAW FOR MILKTEA SHOPS

IN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IV OF NUEVA ECIJA: REDUCING SINGLE

USE PLASTIC STRAW CONSUMPTION

An Undergraduate Thesis Proposal Presented

To the Faculty of High School Department

General de Jesus College

San Isidro, Nueva Ecija

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for Senior High School

Practical Research 2

By:

Leshiel F. Daling

Melody Jane B. Castro

Rayson James O. Imbag

Maria Patrice R. Bautista

Kate M. De Guzman

Jhullian Carlitos C. Gallardo III

Loanne Mae B. De Guzman

Kaye P. Bitangcol

March 2021
 Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGS

This chapter includes the introduction, conceptual

framework, research paradigm, statement of the problem,

significance of the study, scope and delimitation and,

definition of terms.

Introduction

Since World War II, the ensuing rapid growth in plastics

production has been extraordinary, surpassing that of most other

man-made materials. Plastics consumption continues to grow and

while plastic recycle has seen a significant increase since the

early 1990s, consumption still far exceeds recycle. (Pellegrino

& Meyer, 2019) One thing that stands out as the major cause of

Global Warming is the over-production and over-use of plastics

and the failure of reusing and recycling, particularly the use

of single-use plastics. These are also known as disposable

plastics that are generally used only once before they are

thrown away or recycled.

In accordance with the Association of Plastic Free

Challenge (2016), around 300 million tons of plastic were

produced and half of them are single-use. The alliance also

stated that only 10 to 13% of those plastic items are being

recycled. Single-use plastics are relatively cheaper that is why

almost all the products we consume are packaged in single-use

plastics.

Plastic Straws has had a long history with humans. It is a

simple, fairly modest-value creation that makes drinking easier

(Lebreton, 2017). It is one of the most widely used and most

disposed plastic products. In the United States alone, 500

million straws are used by people every day. Most of those

straws are used for less than 20 minutes. Then, because of

sanitation and user-friendliness, the straws are discarded and

never again seen. It is used in restaurants, coffee shops,

convenience stores, and much more. Many local establishments are

using single-use plastic, especially plastic straws, which are

too difficult to shun off.

One example of these establishments is the milk tea shops.

Milk teas have been around for as long as we could remember, but

it wasn‟t until the last few years that the popularity of this

beverage has soared. Bubble tea orders in Southeast Asia saw a

3,000 percent growth rate in 2018. In the Philippines alone,

orders increased by 3,500 percent from June to December 2018. In

fact, Filipinos rank second highest bubble tea drinkers in

Southeast Asia in 2019. (GrabFood, 2019)

 Milk tea shops often use plastic straws and plastic cups

for the milk teas; whether it is for dine in or for take-out.

Milk tea practically requires people to use straws to have a

complete drinking experience. Those small pieces of plastic are

only used for a couple of minutes and are then thrown out and

left to sit in the ocean for centuries.

These kinds of single-use plastics have become such an

essential part of our everyday life that we've been unaware of

the consequences that it brings to the environment (Wilcox,

2015) The increase in plastic waste represents a serious

environmental issue; emerging the birth of plastic pollution.

According to Britannica (2020), plastic pollution is the harmful

accumulation of synthetic plastic products in the environment.

It has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, as

rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products

overwhelms the world‟s ability to deal with them.

Developing countries like the Philippines play a pivotal

role in the global plastic pollution crisis. In 2015, a report

on plastic pollution by the Ocean Conservancy charity and the

McKinsey Centre for Business and Environment ranked the

Philippines as the third biggest contributor of plastic wastes

to the world‟s oceans, only ranking behind China and Indonesia.

Our country is also a contributor to the world‟s largest patch

of trash called the Great Pacific Garbage patch which is twice

the size of France (Lorenzo & Richard, 2018).

Plastic straws are made from Polypropylene and have a high-

durability, high-flexibility and can handle high temperatures.

It‟s not biodegradable, meaning that it can‟t be broken down or

decomposed. Because of its ability to survive high temperatures

and its natural tolerance to chemical corrosion, this form of

plastic is nearly indestructible as it takes 200 years for it to

decompose. It only breaks into smaller particles and never

really dissolves. Because of that, it usually ends up in

waterways releasing chemicals into the environment. At present,

nobody is surprised by the fact that plastic products such as

plastic straws cause huge damage to our planet. Plastic straws

as one of the most frequently found items in the ocean do not

only harm marine life but can also hurt other animals and even

people who eat polluted seafood (Pochepetskyi, 2019).

Straws are particularly prone to ending up in our

waterways, and ultimately the oceans, due to beach littering,

wind that transports the lightweight objects from trash cans and

trash collection facilities, and barges, boats, and aquatic

transport vehicles. Most plastic straws simply break into ever-

smaller particles, releasing chemicals into the soil, air, and

water that are harmful to animals, plants, people, and the

environment.

On a Social Weather Stations nationwide survey commissioned

by Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), plastic

straws ranked second as top materials that should be regulated

or used less nationally. It has been a slow progress in

eradicating plastic use in the Philippines especially when there

are no specific laws that limit the citizens‟ use of it.

Currently, there are a lot of places in the Philippines

started eliminating the use of plastic straws like Palawan,

Laguna, Cebu City, Bacolod City, La Union, Baguio City, Negros

Oriental, Pangasinan, Surigao Del Norte, and Boracay island. An

act to manage the solid wastes is put into by the Republic Act

9003 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2001 which is a decentralized and community-centered approach

that aims to teach the public how to segregate and compost their

organic wastes while establishing recycling centers that direct

the recyclables and residuals. But this isn‟t enough to tone

down the manufacturing and consumption of single-use plastics in

the country especially that the people in the middle and lower

class patronize sachets, single-use straws, and plastic

utensils. (Dela Cruz, 2018)

 In an effort to have a sustainable and plastic free

community, the researchers will work towards that goal by

proposing an eco-friendly alternative to restrict plastic straw

usage.

This research was conducted among the Grade 12 students in

General de Jesus College who are milk tea consumers. Results of

the study will be beneficial for the milk tea shops around the

municipalities and city located in 4th Congressional District of

Nueva Ecija. These places are home for milk tea establishments

with around 50 operating shops. Local milk tea shops are

emerging and gaining popularity in the local market from the

recent years. (De Jesus, 2020)

On top of that, milk tea shops within the said district

have no much initiative on such regulation; hence, plastic straw

usage is expected to be in high extent. Thus, milk tea

enterprises in Congressional District IV Nueva Ecija

continuously disperse plastic affecting the community and

environment.

With the abovementioned scenarios and situations, the study

is conducted to see if the Grade 12 students of General de Jesus

College are open for alternatives in replacement of plastic

straws. With this, the researchers have come with the idea of

helping the environment regain its former glory by proposing

reusable bamboo straws to develop a sustainable product for a

plastic free environment. Furthermore, the objective of study is

to know what materials, design or quality can be used in the

development of sustainable bamboo straws based on the

respondents‟ needs and perceptions.

Consequently, the research findings on that objective

become the basis of the creation of reusable, handmade, organic

and totally chemically free bamboo straws to attain a plastic

free community.

Conceptual Framework

On July 2020 at an epoch-making seminar, representatives

from countries around the globe came into an action entitled

“How to Track, Measure, and Communicate the Flow of Plastic

Waste in the Environment” hosted by the Institute for

Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN). Panelists with

expertise in biology, ecology, engineering, and Earth and

environmental sciences discussed their research and

opportunities with more than 120 scientists and industry experts

during the said webinar.

The agenda of the webinar is to spiel the issues about

plastic waste which affects our environment. This also include:

(i) research on how plastic and microplastic trash impacts water

resources all over the world (ii) study about the ways

microplastics integrate into all parts of the ecosystem (iii)

developed models and global monitoring campaigns that

investigate hot moments of plastic pollution in freshwater

ecosystems and (iv) details on a “green engineering” project.

The said researches, models and campaigns address issues of

plastic waste in the environment and aims to promote plastic

waste reduction, waste management, and clean-up in order to

truly mitigate the problem.

8 billion metric tons of plastic waste have been produced

since 1950‟s while 8 million metric tons enter the ocean every

year. That is why plastic waste has been an issue for several

decades that is threatening to the environment. This is the

reason why this study is conducted to lessen the extent or

amount of single-used plastic straws in the community of

Congressional District IV in Nueva Ecija.

The Philippines generates 2.7 million metric tons of

garbage each year and 20% or 521,000 tons ends up in the ocean

which was why the country ranked as the “world‟s 3rd biggest

dumper of plastic in the ocean. The said reason behind the

growth of the use of the plastic is the economic growth, reduced

poverty and improved quality of life. But this new-found

economic power has led to “exploding demand for consumer

products that has not yet been met with a commensurate waste-

management infrastructure” which give big risk to the

environment.

Even though plastic straws weigh so little, the reality is

that they make up about four percent of the plastic trash by

piece. The most frightening fact is that plastic straws never

disappear completely, as other types of single-use plastic,

plastic straws break down into smaller pieces called

microplastics that can be consumed by humans and animals without

even noticing.

Plastics bring harmful effects to all ecosystems thus,

people and our environment are suffering. If plastic pollution

continues, sustainable development will be harder to obtain and

achieve. Development of sustainable alternatives like bamboo

straws must be implemented to reduce the usage and effects of

disposable plastic to the society. Plastic straws are being used

by milk tea shops to sell their products to the public. This

must be a great contribution on the country‟s plastic waste. An

implementation of plastic free community would be a great

support in minimizing the extent of plastic usage especially

among milk tea establishments. The implementation would also

bloom into a chain of positive effects, from the reduction of

plastic usage into restoring and preserving the environment and

into helping industries innovate products that satisfy

sustainable development goals.

Combining all of the concepts, the researchers further

believe that reducing the prominent effects of plastic pollution

in the community by using alternative material like reusable

bamboo straw would be a great help to accomplish an important

step to reduce the overwhelming use of plastic in the

municipalities and city of Congressional District IV of Nueva

Ecija.

The researchers applied the Input-Process-Output Approach

on attaining the objective of the current study which is to

develop sustainable bamboo straws for milk tea shops in the

research scope. The research paradigm is showed on the following

page.

The input elements include the need to develop the bamboo

straw in replacement of plastic straws, criteria that will be

considered in the proposed bamboo straw and the description and

feedback of the proposed product.

The process element includes the data gathering techniques

such as online survey questionnaires and statistical treatment

to determine the responses of the milk tea shops in

Congressional District IV of Nueva Ecija regarding the matter

above.

The output element is the ultimate goal of this study which

is the development of eco-friendly and reusable bamboo straw for

a plastic free community.

Research Paradigm

 Established need to develop bamboo straws

 Criteria that will be considered in the
proposed product
 Description and feedback for the
proposed alternative bamboo straw

Data Gathering Techniques:

 Questionnaires
 Needs Assessment Tool
 Evaluation Tool
Statistical Treatments

 Proposed eco-friendly bamboo straw

 Reduction of plastic straw
consumption

Figure 1. Research Paradigm

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to develop reusable bamboo straw as an

alternative for plastic straws being used among milk tea shops

in Congressional District IV of Nueva Ecija. This bamboo straw

aims to reduce plastic straw usage to attain plastic free

community.

Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following

questions:

1. How may the need to develop bamboo straw be established in

the terms of:

1.1 Purpose;

1.2 Quality; and

1.3 Design?

2. What are the standards that will be considered in the

proposed alternative bamboo straw?

3. How may the assessment of the proposed bamboo straw be

described by the milk tea consumers in terms of:

3.1 Purpose

3.1.1 Convenience;

3.1.2 Safety of User; and

 3.1.3 Environmental Benefit;

3.2 Quality

3.2.1 Durability; and

3.2.2 Affordability;

3.3 Design

3.3.1 Size; and

3.3.2 Style?

Significance of the Study

This study is envisioned to be beneficial and may be a

source of valuable information to the following:

Environment. Extreme plastic straw consumption plays a huge

part towards the destruction of our environment. Through this

study, the people will be given more knowledge regarding the

situation of plastic straw consumption in the community and its

effect on our environment. This study will educate the people

and may possibly lead to the restoration of the nature's true

beauty.

Milk tea consumers. This study will take part in raising

awareness among the people in the municipalities and city of

Congressional District IV of Nueva Ecija, particular to milk tea

consumers, regarding the minimization of the use of plastic

straws. Through concerted effort and actions, other eco-friendly

alternatives like bamboo straws may be introduced and

implemented instead of the plastic ones in order to reduce

plastic consumption and make the community a better place.

Milk Tea Shop Owners. With this study, milk tea shop owners

will be enlightened on how they greatly contribute to the

worsening problem of plastic straw consumption. Furthermore,

this study will deepen their understanding and enlighten them

regarding the proposed environment-friendly alternatives to help

in slowly solving the said problem and achieve environmental

development.

Economy. This study will put the usage of an alternative

that makes use of eco-friendly materials into the limelight.

Unemployed people or those who do not have enough capital to

start a business may be given a chance to venture into the

industry by producing alternatives from trees like bamboos.

Hence, new local businesses may be opened which will contribute

to the growth and development of the economy.

Researchers. This study will help them gain more knowledge

and widen their perspective towards plastic straw consumption.

In addition, this can also motivate them to look into other

environment-friendly alternatives that can be a business they

can venture into as future entrepreneurs.

Future Researchers. This study will serve as a guide,

reference or basis of information for similar researches that

may be conducted in the future. The future researchers can use

this study to broaden their knowledge regarding the topic.

Moreover, they may also improve the findings found, as well as

explore and focus on certain aspects or queries that the study

was not able to answer.

Scope and Delimitation

The main focus of this study is to reduce the consumption

of single-use plastic straws by proposing reusable bamboo straw

for the Milk Tea shops throughout the Congressional District IV

of Nueva Ecija. Out of 689 Grade 12 students of General de Jesus

College in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, 65 students were chosen as

the respondents of the study. The researchers selected the Grade

12 students as milk tea is known to be loved and supported by

the teenagers aging from 17-18 years old. Around 8 milk tea

shops are located nearby the school while about 50

establishments are situated in the Congressional District IV of

Nueva Ecija. Milk tea shops were chosen as beneficiaries of the

study since these businesses highly contribute to single-use

plastic straw consumption due to popular demand.

This study limits its coverage to milk tea enthusiasts

among the Grade 12 students of General de Jesus College.

Furthermore, this study used online survey method to collect

data and descriptive statistics to analyze the data.

Definition of Terms

For the purpose of clarification and for a better

understanding, the important terms used in this study are hereby

defined:

Affordability. It is the ability to bear the cost of

something.

Ban. It means prohibition especially by legal means.

Convenience. It is the quality or state of being available,

easy to use, useful or helpful.

Durability. It is the ability to exist for a long time

without significant deterioration in quality or value.

Enthusiast. It refers to someone who is very interested in

a particular activity or subject.

 Microplastics. These are very small pieces of plastic that

pollute the environment.

Milk tea. It refers to any tea drink with milk added.

Minimize. It means to reduce something to the smallest

possible amount or degree.

Polyethylene. It is a tough and light plastic used for

making plastic bags and packaging.

Sustainable. In this study, this describes the ability to

be bearable and capable of being continued at a certain level.

 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES

This chapter presents a view of the literature and studies

connected to the single-use plastic straw consumption and its

effect to the environment. The researchers hope that on the

completion of the task, some insights will be gained about the

existing environmental impacts as well as possible solutions

that can help reduce plastic consumption in the community.

In this chapter, the series of studies and literatures

written by foreign and local authors provides a brief overview

in the same way discusses the concepts and details relevant to

the study.

Related Literatures

Local Literatures

Studies have shown that plastic usage in the Philippines is

enormously extensive. Due to its convenience and popularity, the

country uses massive amount of plastic items. Global Alliance

for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) reported that one of the

greatest obstacles in achieving waste and resource management is

the disposable of single-use plastic which includes plastic

straws. The latter also calls the attention of governments and

manufacturers to regulate, and stop producing, single-use

plastics.

The literature focuses on the extensiveness of the

Filipino's plastic usage daily. It highlights how Filipinos are

fully dependent on single-use plastic as shown by the given data

by GAIA whereas the Philippines approximately use 250 million

plastic daily. Using single-use plastic is one of the most

convenient things to use for the everyday living in lives of

every Filipino. That is reason why non-recyclable plastic became

one of the biggest problems in the Philippines. It is vital to

address that the Philippines is lack of disposal facilities and

can‟t stop the leakage of plastic waste into the oceans that

cause water pollution. (Eco-Business, 2020)

This is a strong representation that plastic pollution is

an alarming issue to the society and putting a stop to attain

awareness of its danger should be implemented in the society.

The municipalities and city of Congressional District IV

Nueva Ecija can be considered plastic dependent communities.

Plastic items specifically the straws are often used to sell

beverages and drinks. In order to have a sustainable and plastic

free environment, the researchers have thought of developing an

alternative to help in the reduction of plastic straw usage.

 Currently, there are a lot of places in the Philippines

that started eliminating the use of single-use plastics. As the

government see the effects of using the single-use plastic

especially the plastic straws, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of

Ilo-Ilo City proposed to ban the plastic drinking straws as of

December 11, 2019. According to the council, there are possible

substitute for single-use plastic straws like silicon that can

be used for several times. They stated that it can have a big

contribute to lessen the use of plastic in the said city. Aside

from banning the use of plastic drinking straws, they already

implemented Regulation Ordinance 2013-403 which prohibits the

use of non-biodegradable plastic bags. (Lena, 2019)

Additionally, one of the most remarkable programs that had

been implemented under Ecological Solid Waste Management Act is

Manila‟s “Kolek, Kilo, Kita para sa Walastik na Maynila”

(Collect, Weigh, Earn for the incredible Manila) headed by

Uniliver Philippines and its Mayor Isko Moreno. The residents

can earn 10 pesos per kilo of plastic wastes they give to the

program and the collected plastics are used as alternatives for

making cement (Alegado, 2020).

The use of single-use plastic on all government offices is

also being banned in Manila which covered the prohibition of

plastic cups, “labo” plastic bags, coffee stirrers, plastic

spoon and forks, and plastic drinking straws (Ruiz, 2020).

Furthermore, the Philippines has banned single-use of

plastics, including plastic bags, straws, and spoons and forks,

in government offices as Philippine Environment Secretary Roy

Cimatu, also chair of the National Solid Waste Management

Commission (NSWMC), signed a resolution early last year

directing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) "to prepare and implement" the ban on the use of eight

"unnecessary" single-use plastic products by national government

agencies, local government units, and all other government-

controlled offices. (Xinhua, 2020)

Specifically, the ban covers plastic products such as

plastic cups less than 0.2 millimeters in thickness, drinking

straws, coffee stirrers, spoons, forks, knives, thin and

translucent plastic bags, and thin-filmed bags lower than 15

microns.

Similar with the mentioned implementations, Senator Risa

Hontiveros proposed the Senate Bill 1866 known as the Plastic

Straw and Stirrer Ban of 2018. It prohibits the use of plastic

straws, stirrers and other non-biodegradable materials in

restaurants except when needed by people with certain

disabilities or medical conditions. It also mandates other food

establishments to display signs informing their customers of

their "no plastic straw and stirrer" policy. According to the

Senator, it not only seeks to complement R.A. 9003 (Ecological

Solid Waste Management Act of 2001) by way of eliminating

certain plastic goods thereby facilitating waste reduction, but

also envisions a mind-shift among the public in their ways of

consumption that puts important regard for the environment.

Ordinances and bills are highly-organized system to having

a plastic free environment. They provide an overview of what

alternatives should be used and implemented in order to regulate

plastic use. The study will benefit to the following ordinances

and bills as they are model of what the government have already

envisioned for the awareness of society.

The current President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his

intention to implement plastic ban in the country and

environmental groups in the country are suggesting various

alternatives while pinpointing that the companies and industries

that have the highest plastic products should be held liable and

be required to cooperate (Dollanganger, 2020).

In a 2019 report, Global Alliance for Incinerator

Alternatives has posited that if “manufacturers were mandated at

the national level to reduce production of throwaway plastic

packaging, for example through innovations such as alternative

delivery systems or reusable packaging, this would address a

large part of the country‟s plastic waste problem, including

plastic waste leakage to rivers and seas.”

Nestlé Philippines, which was one of the biggest

contributors to plastic pollution in the country (Eco-Business

2017) is switching from plastic to paper straws for its ready-to-

drink (RTD) products, the first packaged beverage manufacturer

in the country to do so. The shift is part of its global

commitment to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable or

reusable by 2025. With completion expected by end of year 2020,

the shift to paper straws will eliminate 160 metric tons of

plastic straws that Nestlé Philippines has been using for its

RTD products. (Nestlé, 2020)

The newly-developed bended paper straws are of food-grade

quality and made without plastic or wax, which makes them fully

recyclable. Several tests were made to ensure quality of paper

straws so that they can withstand soaking in beverage for one

hour. With the transition to paper straws, the company now has

in place a responsible sourcing program that ensures suppliers

practice responsible forest management.

In relation to the present study, the ordinances and bill

has provided environmental actions which the researchers used to

come up with the development of an eco-friendly alternative to

help contribute to reduction of single-use plastic straws.

Foreign Literatures

On the report of Greentumble (2019), plastics can be

considered as the number one enemy of the ecosystem as these

things carry tremendous effect to the environment. Plastic

straws are one of the most common litters that can pollute the

land, water and air. Many disposable plastics can be found as

trashes along the streets, parks and other public places. Most

bodies of water are also clogged with plastic materials. Burning

plastic can also be a way of getting rid of them but is harmful

to the air that people breathe. Moreover, these single-use

materials can be an open door for global climate change.

In addition, different wildlife and marine life organisms

are harmed by too much plastic around. In 2015, a study

conducted by Schuyler revealed that up to 35% of turtles die as

a result of plastic ingestion. Jellyfish, pelican, and crocodile

are also some of the animals which died in plastic ingestion. On

the other hand, plastic entanglement is the reason why cats,

dogs and deer die. Indeed, plastic is the number one enemy of
the environment. The amount of plastic in the environment should

be limited in order to retain the beauty of the environment.

The literature emphasizes the effects of too much plastic

usage. Thus, if plastic ban will be implemented, people can

easily recognize the lives they saved and the hope they gave to

Mother Nature. Recommending some alternatives to plastic may

help solve the issue.

Moreover, Giacavelli (2018) said that to tackle the roots

of plastic overuse, which is the problem, strong government

leadership and intervention are needed. The latter must finance

more research and development of eco-friendly alternative

materials, fund innovation and carefully weigh possible

solutions to the current crisis. In order to stop the use and

production of single-use plastics progressively, supporting the

development and promotion of sustainable alternatives can be

done by the government.

In connection with this, Carrig (2018) denoted the

effectiveness of using eco-friendly alternatives to plastic

straws on the improvement of the condition of the environment.

He further explained the decisions of several entities in

America, such as fast food chains, about using eco-friendly

straws instead of plastic straws for them to contribute also on

protecting the wildlife on the planet. Their major response is

to end the usage of straws for their beverages. Since there

could be instances that the beverage requires straws for to be

consumed, they take these different materials that can be used

as alternatives into account:

1. Metal straws

2. Glass straws

3. Bamboo straws

The literature sought to provide and promote the use of

alternatives to single-use plastic straws. Likewise, in relation

to the current study‟s objective, which is to help reduce

plastic consumption in the community, the researchers seek to

develop reusable bamboo straws based on the needs and

perceptions of the respondents.

According to Budholiya (2019), bamboo straws are one of the

best choices as an alternative for using plastic straws since it

is biodegradable, convenient and durable. His article emphasized

that supporting the usage of bamboo straws can also contribute

plastic reduction campaigns or projects made by different

organizations. Bamboo straws are also safer to use than plastic

straws for the reason that bamboo straws are organic and natural

unlike plastic straws that might contain chemicals and dyes in

producing them.
 Moreover, Thompson (2020) presented ten (10) reasons why

bamboo straws are more preferable than plastic straws. The

summary of the mentioned reasons indicates the following: Bamboo

straws are reusable and can be reused for a long time just by

proper cleaning; They are durable and can be used for both cold

and hot beverages; They are safer to use than plastic straws as

no chemicals are used in the production unlike in the latter

which uses polypropylene; The production of these is eco-

friendly since bamboo is biodegradable and decompose easily, and

using bamboo straws is more cost-effective.

The above mentioned articles served as basis for the

researchers‟ knowledge about the benefits and advantages of

using bamboo straws. The current study will utilize bamboo as

the main material for developing an eco-friendly alternative.

Related Studies

Local Studies

The study of Paler et al. (2019) has resulted to the

determination of extent of plastic waste occurrence on a beach

off southwestern Luzon, Philippines. It provided a plastic

litter profile as an initial report on plastic waste

contamination in a typical coast. Results showed that the beach

had a high level of plastic contamination. The Clean-coast index

was calculated at 13.14 (classified under „dirty‟) and, indeed,

plastics comprised 85% of the beach litter. The plastic litter

included straws, sachets and other plastic packaging.

In line with this, Abueg (2019) addressed on his study how

the Philippines is contributing to the problem of plastic

disposal globally. Among the plastic waste mentioned, the

disposal of single-use plastic straws was revealed as a large

contribution to plastic accumulation. In general, plastics take

more time to disintegrate, relative to average human life span.

The continuous accumulation exacerbates the problem, and such

plastic products usually end in oceans. As an example, the study

stated that common plastic articles such as single-use plastic

straws may require more or less 500 years to disintegrate.

Through the given data, it can be gleaned that plastic

regulation must be enacted as the continuous plastic waste

accumulation causes environmental degradation.

On the other hand, a survey commissioned by Global Alliance

for Incinerator Alternatives (2019) revealed plastic straws and

stirrers ranked second as top materials that should be regulated

or used less nationally. According to the respondents, the most

viable option to replace plastic bubble tea straws in a straw

ban would be to use straws of other materials such as metal,

glass, bamboo, aluminum, paper, or even pasta.

 In addition, the study showed the Filipino people‟s strong

support for a national ban on single-use plastics (SUPs). The

nationwide survey revealed that seven out of 10 Filipinos feel

that the best thing to do with SUPs is to ban their use at all

times. Moreover, six out of 10 Filipinos said that they are

willing to buy their food condiments in recyclable or refillable

containers instead of sachets while 4 out of 10 feel that

companies should find alternative materials to plastic.

In various degrees, Filipinos have even expressed

willingness to change their behavior and use recyclables and

refillables in lieu of single-use plastics packaging.

Foreign Studies

The findings of Windsor et al. (2019) indicated that

plastic pollution is a global problem. The pollution could

affect ecosystems such as the aquatic ecosystem and human

ecosystem. The results revealed that comprehensive understanding

of potential ecological risks presented by plastics remain

absent with a range of potential adverse effects remaining

unexplored. The study also specified that the existing

ecological risk presented by plastic pollution is estimated to

continue into the future as a result of predicted increases in

production of plastics.

Coinciding with the mentioned study, Wagner and Toews‟

findings (2018) stated that plastic straws are one of the most

common components of trash and among the onshore areas of 116

countries. The study included the Ocean Conservancy‟s annual

International Coastal Cleanup report where it was shown that

plastic straws were among the most collected items in the said

cleanups. Furthermore, the study revealed that plastics

obviously have been making a lot of negative effects to the

environment, one evident effect was seen when a video of a

turtle went viral. In that said video, a plastic straw was stuck

in its nostrils.

Behind its extensive usage that had caused several effects

to the environment and its habitants, Wagner and Toew concluded

that plastic straws are unnecessary. According to them, plastic

straws are not a significant source by weight or by volume of

the global plastic waste problem, but they are highly visible

and avoidable. The study also noted that they are the easiest

single-use plastic product that can be targeted for reduction.

The global focus on straws represents an initial first step and

relatively the easiest step in a strategy to reduce or eliminate

single-use plastics.
 Various research and ways were done for the attempt to

eradicate or even just lessen the use of this destructive

material. In relation to this, Gutierrez et al. (2019) assessed

on their study the effect of the ordinance that prohibited the

default giving of straw to customers and only just given when

requested. The straw-upon-request-only ordinance was proven to

be effective in reducing the consumption of plastic straws while

minimizing impacts to businesses. After its implementation,

survey questions were asked and found out that a percent of the

businesses switched from plastic straws to bamboo straws as an

alternative.

Furthermore, Mosquera (2019) presented in her study that

new alternatives to plastic straws are being considered. Due to

the consumers‟ insistence for more sustainability, the market is

full of alternative straws ranging from materials, durability,

flexibility, eco-friendly, flavors and even colors. The findings

discovered that these alternatives are not only environmentally

friendly but also exceed the quality of plastic straws. The

results also indicated that the alternatives could help the

planet save itself from plastic pollution.

As stated by Lim and Arumugam (2018), there are several

plastic straw alternatives namely, paper, pasta, stainless,

silicon and bamboo straws.

 Saha and Kaushik (2019) denoted that bamboo straw is a

great plastic straw alternative because it is natural and

organic. It has a natural bacteria and fungus fighting ability,

so they will not harm people‟s health unlike plastic straw that

people even end up consuming the plastic‟s chemical toxins.

Summarizing all the mentioned studies above, Jain (2018)

expressed that the real problem does not lie in the use of

plastic, instead, it arises from the way the plastics are

disposed of. Strict monitoring and application of law,

alternatives to plastic straws, waste management policy and

awareness and education are some of his suggestions based on the

gathered findings. By establishing sustainable practices, the

true goal is to eliminate all single-use practices, whatever its

use may be. Practices that encourage multi-use materials, such

as reusable bags made of cloth or other durable materials will

help decrease dependence on nonrenewable resources, while

contributing towards a plastic free world.

Synthesis of Review of Related Literatures and Studies

Indeed, the extensive amount of plastic dispersal is an

alarming issue as it continuously compromises the state of the

world‟s environment. The data published by Global Alliance for

Incinerator Alternatives (2019), Eco-Business (2020) and

Greentumble (2019) revealed the disturbing plastic increase and

that millions of plastic items are being used on a daily basis.

The local study conducted by Paler et al. (2019) in the coastal

area has also shown that the beach had a high level of plastic

contamination in which the plastic straws were disclosed as one

of the most abundant coastal debris. Similarly, Wagner and Toew

(2018) showed that plastic straws are one of the most collected

items in the cleanups among the onshore areas of 116 countries.

The preceding data are a strong representation of the need of a

proper environmental action to regulate the use of single-use

plastic straws.

Ordinances and bills were implemented by local government

units in different places in the country to address the issue of

plastic pollution. Lena (2019) reported about the prohibition of

the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags by the local council

in Ilo-ilo City. Likewise, Ruiz (2020) and Xinhua (2020) stated

the banning of single-use plastic items within the national

government agencies, local government units, and all other

government-controlled offices. Accordingly, banning plastic can

have a big contribute to lessen the use of it. The current study

considered the ordinances being implemented as model for

developing an environmental action that has sole objective to

regulate plastic use in the community and lessen plastic

pollution.

Furthermore, the current study aims to propose a

sustainable alternative to reduce plastic straw consumption. In

relation to this, Giacavelli (2018) stated that a proper research

must be financed to attain the proper alternative to regulate

plastic. In accordance, a research conducted by Carrig (2018)

denoted the effectiveness of using eco-friendly alternatives to

plastic straws on the environment. Lim and Arumugam (2018)

stated that there are several plastic straws alternatives

particularly paper, stainless, silicon and bamboo straws. Based

on the prior researches about the alternatives, the present

study chose to produce eco-friendly bamboo straws.

Saha and Kaushik (2019) and Budholiya (2019) both stated

the reasons why bamboo straw is a great plastic straw

alternative. Budholiya (2019) expressed that bamboo straws are

one of the best choices since it is biodegradable, convenient

and durable. Thompson (2020) also presented that they are safer

to use than plastic straws as the latter use chemicals in its

production. The current study reviewed the reasons indicated in

the mentioned studies as they will serve as the standards and

qualities the researchers will work on in developing the

reusable bamboo straw. The knowledge about benefits and

advantages of using bamboo straws will help the researchers to

create the product in a way that it can help contribute to the

reduction of plastic straw usage.

The review of related literatures and studies gave helpful

and significant insights which guided the researchers in the

development of this research undertaking. Additionally, it has

contributed unto the formulation of the instrument used in

gathering the data needed to unravel the problem. Specifically,

the importance of the review is to provide an in-depth

comprehension about the contemporary issue about the plastic

pollution and the possible solutions that can help resolve the

issue.
 CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methods used in the current

study. This involves the research method, research locale,

sampling procedure, description of the respondents, data

gathering instrument and its validation and administration,

preparation of the proposed product, and statistical treatment

to objectively gather and present data.

Research Method

This study will make use of Developmental Research method.

Developmental research is based on either situation-specific

problem solving or generalized inquiry procedures. It has been

defined as the systematic study of designing, developing, and

evaluating instructional programs, processes, and products that

must meet criteria of internal consistency and effectiveness

(Richey et al., 2004). Thus, the developmental research design

suits the current research as it seeks to propose an alternative

that will help contribute in plastic reduction in the community.

This research method will be used by the researchers to

successfully develop reusable bamboo straws and evaluate if the

product will be useful to replace single-use plastic straws in

the milk tea shops throughout the Congressional District IV of

Nueva Ecija.

Research Locale

The study was conducted at General de Jesus College, a

private school, located in Vallarta Street, Poblacion, San

Isidro, Nueva Ecija. It was founded in 1946 which was formerly

known as General de Jesus Academy. The founders were well known

citizens of the town, namely; Paz Policarpio – Mendez, Soledad

Medina, Francisco Narciso, Teofilo P. Abello and Ricardo

Odulio. The school was named in honor of General Simeon de

Jesus, San Isidro‟s hero.

The school offers both basic and higher education programs

for Novo Ecijanos. It is the home for 689 Grade 12 students

enrolled in academic strands namely, ABM, HUMSS and STEM. It was

selected for knowing the efficiency of the study of proposing a

reusable bamboo straw for the students who are milk tea

consumers.
Figure 2. Map of San Isidro
Sample and Sampling Procedure

The researchers will include sixty-five (65) randomly

selected Grade Twelve (12) students of General de Jesus College.

This will represent the sample population of the study.

The sampling technique that this study will use is

Purposive sampling. This is a type of non-probability sampling

that is more selective and subjective. The researchers will

depend on their own opinion in choosing the most appropriate

respondents, which in the case of this study, are real milk tea

consumers.

Judgement sampling technique, another name for purposive

sampling technique, deliberately chooses the respondents

depending on the qualities they possess. The qualities of the

participants depend on what information the study needs and use

it to choose people who are willing to provide this information.

According to Arikunto (2010), it is the process of choosing a

sample through taking the subject based on a specific purpose.

It occurs when elements selected for the sample are chosen by

the judgment of the researcher. Arikunto also explains,

“Researchers often believe that they can obtain a representative

sample by using a sound judgment, which will result in saving

time and money”. In conclusion, in Purposive Sampling, the

respondents are selected depending on the specific

characteristics that made them relevant to the objective of the

study.

3.4 Description of the Respondents

In this study, the the respondents will involve the Grade

12 students of General de Jesus College in Nueva Ecija. The

survey questionnaires will be given to selected students from

different strands, namely ABM, HUMSS and STEM. The respondents

will be selected through the use of purposive sampling method.

The respondents will be the participants in establishing the

need for developing an alternative eco-friendly bamboo straw and

in evaluating the sample after it will be made. They will be

chosen because the researchers believe that they have the

experiences of having habitual milktea consumption. Table 1

presents the respondents of the study.

Table 1

Student-Respondents in the Needs Assessment

NUMBER OF
GRADE 12 STRANDS PERCENTAGE
RESPONDENTS
ABM 32 49%
HUMSS 9 14%
STEM 24 37%
TOTAL 65 100%
Data Gathering Instruments

The research instruments that will be used in the study are

the statistical tools and the two sets of questionnaire: 1) the

Needs Assessment Questionnaire and 2) the Evaluation Form.

1. Description of the Instrument

Statistical tools are tools which are purposively made or are

used for data collection and analysis in research methodology.

These will be used in the needs assessment questionnaire and

evaluation form.

The needs assessment questionnaire will be constructed and

utilized for the purpose of determining the need to develop

reusable bamboo straw for the milk tea shops of CD IV Nueva

Ecija. The questionnaire contains questions regarding the

purpose, quality and design of the bamboo straw. Assessment or

opinion on the need to develop the reusable bamboo straw by the

respondents or the Grade 12 students of General de Jesus College

will also be considered.

The second questionnaire, the evaluation form, will be

prepared and utilized to evaluate the proposed reusable bamboo

straw for the Grade 12 students of General de Jesus College.

This will be patterned from the standards and specifications

used in evaluating bamboo straws and from the previous

researches conducted, mostly from the International Organization

for Standardization (ISO), Specification of drinking straws. The

evaluation form consists of three categories on which the

Proposed Reusable Bamboo Straw for Milk Tea Shops in

Congressional District IV of Nueva Ecija: components, purpose

having 11 items, quality having 7 items, and design with 6

items. Further comments and suggestions of the

evaluators/respondents will also be solicited in the evaluation

form.

2. Validation of the Instrument

The first draft of the necessary assessment instrument will

be forwarded to the thesis adviser for changes, comments and

recommendations, which can act as a basis for the review and

enhancement of the content, terminology and design of the draft.

After editing the draft and ensuring its content validity, the

researchers will then consult again to their research adviser

for any other revisions. The instrument will be published in its

final form after considering the suggestions/recommendations and

approval of the researchers‟ adviser.

The evaluation instrument is going to be formulated in

accordance with the procedure used in the needs assessment

instrument.
 3. Administration of the Instrument

Before administering the survey from instrument, the

researchers will seek the approval of the research instructor.

Through analyzing the problems from the single-use plastic

straws, the researchers have been able to find out to whom the

survey questionnaires can be distributed. The chosen respondents

are the Grade 12 students of General de Jesus College who are

milk tea enthusiasts. The researchers will administer the survey

through the use of Google Forms. The researchers will tally and

analyze the result on the needs assessment questionnaire.

Subsequently, the bamboo straw will be prepared and evaluated by

the research instructor.

Preparation of the Proposed Reusable Bamboo Straw for the Milk

Tea Shops in Congressional District IV of Nueva Ecija

The preparation of the proposed bamboo straws will involve

three (3) stages: Planning, Development, and Validation (Alvar,

2004). This concept was illustrated in following figure

presenting the different stages undertaken in the study for the

development of bamboo straws.

The planning stage will consist of four (4) procedures.

First, the researchers will construct needs assessment

questionnaires that will be distributed to selected Grade 12

students of General de Jesus College. The questionnaire will

consist of different questions related about their perspective

on the need to develop bamboo straws. Second, the researchers

will ask the respondents to evaluate the suggested features of

the bamboo straws and to state their recommendations. This will

be accomplished in the distribution of evaluation form. Third,

the researchers will seek several instructions about creating

and producing bamboo straws. This will be executed with the

utilization of different articles and media presented in the

internet. This step will help the researchers to gain knowledge

on making bamboo straws. Lastly is the planning and organizing

of the materials needed to produce bamboo straws.

After gaining the needed knowledge and information for the

production of bamboo straws, this will now lead to development

of the proposed product. The researchers will create the bamboo

straw based on the required standards and features

evaluated/suggested by the respondents. For the validation, the

first sample of bamboo straw will be consulted to the research

adviser and the suggestions will also be incorporated by the

researchers in the revision and finalization of the bamboo

straw.
 By passing through these stages, the bamboo straws will be

finalized by the researchers. The proposed bamboo straws will be

presented to the Grade 12 students of General de Jesus College.

Figure 3 presents the step-by-step development of the

reusable bamboo straw.

  Establishing the need for the reusable bamboo straw
 Establishing the need for the reusable bamboo straw
 Evaluation of the proposed product’s features
 Evaluation of the proposed product’s features
 Seeking of instructions in the internet about manufacturing bamboo
 Seeking
straw of instructions in the internet about manufacturing bamboo
straw
 Planning and organizing the materials needed for the production of
 Planning and organizing the materials needed for the production of
bamboo straw
bamboo straw

• Producing the first sample of bamboo straw in

• Producing the first sample of bamboo straw in
consultation with the Adviser
consultation with the Adviser

• Evaluation of the sample bamboo straw by

the Adviser

Proposed Bamboo Straws for the

Milk Tea Shops in Congressional
District IV of Nueva Ecija

Figure 3. Stages in the Development of Reusable Bamboo Straw

Statistical Treatment of Data

The study will make use of statistical tools such as

frequency count and percentage to establish the need for bamboo

straws. On the other hand, statistical tools like mean and

Likert scale will be used to evaluate the features of the

proposed bamboo straw with accordance to the criteria of the

Grade 12 students of General de Jesus College. The statistical

tools used are defined as follows:

Frequency Count. This is used in the study to assess the

need for an alternative to plastic straws. It refers to the

actual number of respondents in accordance to their answers. In

relation to this, percentage is used.

Percentage. This is used to determine the number of the

respondents in terms of percent with respect to their

responses. The formula is as follows:

% = x 100

Where:

% - percentage

– frequency

N – total number of respondents

 Mean. Santiago (2013) defined this is as the average score

and center of gravity of distribution. The formula is:

x=

Where:

x – mean

X – scores

∑x - sum of the scores

N - total number of scores

Weighted Mean. It is a calculation that takes into account

the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set.

It assigns weights that determine in advance the relative

importance of each data point (Ganti, 2020). The formula is:

𝑋 =

Where:

X – weighted mean

∑fx – sum of the product of f and x where f is

the frequency and x is the weight

∑f - total frequency of cases

 Likert Scale. This is a type of rating scale used to

measure attitudes or opinions. With this scale, respondents are

asked to rate items on a level of agreement (Glen, 2015). The

researchers have come up with a scale to be used in evaluation:

5 - Excellent

4 - Very Satisfactory

3 - Satisfactory

2 - Poor

1 - Needs Improvement

For the interpretation of the obtained weighted mean, the

following scale will be employed:

Verbal
Mean Range Interpretation
Description

The bamboo straw

is excellently
developed in
4.50-5.00 Excellent
accordance to the
criterion
evaluated.

The bamboo straw

is developed with
Very high standard in
3.50-4.49
Satisfactory accordance to the
criterion
evaluated.
 The bamboo straw
is developed with
average standard
2.50-3.49 Satisfactory
in accordance to
the criterion
evaluated.

The bamboo straw

did not meet the
standard in
1.50-2.49 Poor
accordance to the
criterion
evaluated.

The bamboo straw

Needs
1.00-1.49 needs to undergo
improvement
revision.
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APPENDICES
 APPENDIX A

Needs Assessment Questionnaire

The production of single-use plastic products which

includes plastic straws has been rapidly increasing in the

country and in our community. The increase in plastic waste

causes the rise of a serious environmental issue, plastic

pollution. It has evidently shown negative effects to our

environment. Thus, the researchers seek to contribute in plastic

reduction in our community by proposing a sustainable

alternative.

Purpose:

To identify the preference of the Grade 12 students who are

milk tea consumers on the existing materials used as drinking

straws and their general perception towards the need to create

an alternative eco-friendly bamboo straw.

Name: _____________________________ (optional)

Direction:

Kindly put a check () mark on the box provided to

represent your answer to the following questions.

1. Do you drink milk tea?

Yes No
2. How often do you drink milk tea?

Once a week 4-5 times a week

2-3 times a week 5 times and above a week

3. What material/s of straw do you use in drinking milk tea?

Boba straw/Plastic straw

Metal straw

Paper straw

Other, please specify:

4. To answer the needs/problems, please read each items carefully

then answer the following as sincerely as possible:

4.1 Is the drinking straw you use in milk tea shops safe for

the users and environment?

Yes No

If no, why?

4.2 At some point, have you ever considered to buy a reusable

bamboo straw?

Yes No

If no, why?
 4.3 Are you willing to reuse your bamboo straw whenever you

buy milk tea?

Yes No

If no, why?

4.4 Can you afford to pay more in exchange of a ten peso

reusable bamboo straw contrary to one peso plastic straw?

Yes No

If no, why?

4.5 If given the chance, will you buy a reusable bamboo straw

for drinking milk tea?

Yes No

If no, why?

5. In your assessment/opinion, is there a need to develop

reusable bamboo straw for the milk tea shops that is eco-

friendly and could help in reducing the harmful effects of

plastic pollution?

Yes No

If no, why?
If yes, suggest other features that can be included in the

proposed reusable bamboo straw.

Thank you!
The Researchers
 APPENDIX B

Evaluation Form for the Reusable Bamboo Straw

Name (Optional):

Direction: Kindly evaluate all the items/indicators that

describe the features of the proposed reusable bamboo straw for

the milk tea consumers-Grade 12 students of General de Jesus

College. Use the scale below.

5 – Excellent
4 – Very Satisfactory
3 – Satisfactory
2 – Poor
1 – Needs Improvement

I. PURPOSE. The bamboo straw… 5 4 3 2 1

1. can be used for drinking milk tea and
other beverages.
2. is perfect for hot and cold drinks.
3. can be reused many times.
4. is easy to clean and care for.
5. comes with a cleaning brush and travel
pouch for portability and convenience.
6. is hygienic since bamboo has anti-
bacterial properties.
7. is made from organic food safe bamboo.
8. is odorless and has no aftertaste.
9. contains no pesticides, ink or dye or any
other harmful chemicals.
10. is biodegradable and decompose
easily.
11. imposes no risk of deforestation to
environment as bamboo is a highly
sustainable resource.
II. QUALITY. The bamboo straw… 5 4 3 2 1
1. is crafted from selected solid bamboo.
2. is strong and durable.
3. can be used for a long time.
4. has heat and cold resistance.
5. is lightweight but sturdy thus,
travel-friendly.
6. has reasonable price for its quality
and benefits.
7. can save consumer‟s money as it is
reusable.
III. DESIGN. The bamboo straw… 5 4 3 2 1
1. comes in different sizes suitable for
drinking various beverages.
2. fits well in cups and glasses.
3. has smooth interior for better
drinking experience.
4. has fine surface without splinters for
safe use.
5. is stylish due to its sleek and modern
look.
6. is engraved with environmental quotes
for environmental awareness.

Further Suggestions/Comments:

Thank you very much!

The Researchers
 APPENDIX C

Result of the Product Proposal Needs Assessment

The needs assessment questionnaire was administered through

online Google Forms to a total number of sixty- five (65) Grade

12 students of General de Jesus College who are milk tea

consumers.

The purpose was to identify the respondents‟ preference on

the existing materials used as drinking straws and their general

perception towards the need to create an alternative eco-

friendly bamboo straw.

I. Profile of Respondents

The first part of the questionnaire was about the profile

of the respondents with respect to their milk tea intake and

preference on existing materials used as drinking straws.

Table 2

Do you drink milk tea?

Response Frequency Percentage

Yes 65 100%
No 0 0%
Total 65 100%

Table 3
 How often do you drink milk tea?

Milk Tea Intake Frequency Percentage

Once a week 56 86.2%
2-3 times a week 8 12.3%
4-5 times a week 1 1.5%
5 times and above a week 0 0%
Total 65 100%

Table 4

What material/s of straw do you use in drinking milk tea?

Straw Type Frequency

Boba Straw/Plastic Straw 60
Metal Straw 9
Paper Straw 3

II. Needs Assessment

The second part of the questionnaire assessed the general

perception of the respondents towards the need to create an

alternative eco-friendly bamboo straw.

Table 5

Is the drinking straw you use in milk tea shops safe for

the users and environment?

Response Frequency Percentage

Yes 16 24.6%
No 49 75.4%
Total 65 100%
 If no, why?
(Summary of Responses)
 “non-biodegradable”
 “harmful to environment when not properly disposed”
 “made of plastic”
 “breaks into smaller particles and releases chemicals”
 “contributes to plastic waste pollution”
 “doesn‟t decompose easily”
 “single-use”
 “clogs the canals”

Table 6

At some point, have you ever considered to buy a reusable

bamboo straw?

Response Frequency Percentage

Yes 57 87.7%
No 8 12.3%
Total 65 100%

If no, why?
(Summary of Responses)
 “does not use straw”
 “new and unfamiliar”
 “takes time to buy”
 “fine using with what is available at milk tea shops”

Table 7

Are you willing to reuse your bamboo straw whenever you buy

milk tea?
 Response Frequency Percentage
Yes 64 98.5%
No 1 1.5%
Total 65 100%

If no, why?
(Summary of Response)
 “uncertain about how to clean bamboo straw properly”

Table 8

Can you afford to pay more in exchange of a ten peso

reusable bamboo straw contrary to one peso plastic straw?

Response Frequency Percentage

Yes 65 100%
No 0 0%
Total 65 100%

Table 9

If given the chance, will you buy a reusable bamboo straw

for drinking milk tea?

Response Frequency Percentage

Yes 65 100%
No 0 0%
Total 65 100%

Table 10
 In your assessment/opinion, is there a need to develop

reusable bamboo straw for the milk tea shops that is eco-

friendly and could help in reducing the harmful effects of

plastic pollution?

Response Frequency Percentage

Yes 65 100%
No 0 0%
Total 65 100%
CURRICULUM
VITAE
Name : Leshiel F. Daling

Date of Birth: February 3, 2002

Age : 19

Address : Malapit, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Eliseo V. Daling

Occupation : Self-employed

Mother : Lucila F. Daling

Occupation : Self-employed

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015

Name : Melody Jane B. Castro

Date of Birth: May 23, 2003

Age : 17

Address : Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Sotero V. Castro Jr.

Occupation : Self-employed

Mother : Melanie B. Castro

Occupation : Self-employed

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : San Isidro Central School

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015

Name : Rayson James O. Imbag

Date of Birth: November 12, 2002

Age : 18

Address : Alua, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Isidro S. Imbag

Occupation : None

Mother : Rowena O. Imbag

Occupation : Teacher

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : San Isidro Central School

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015

Name : Maria Patrice R. Bautista

Date of Birth: March 3, 2003

Age : 17

Address : Maligaya, Cabiao,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Jose B. Bautista

Occupation : Painter

Mother : Efrilyn R. Bautista

Occupation : N/A

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: Cabiao National High School

Natividad, Cabiao,
Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : Cabiao Central School

Maligaya, Cabiao,
Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015

Name : Kate M. De Guzman

Date of Birth: May 10, 2002

Age : 18

Address : Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Leopoldo D. De Guzman

Occupation : Salesman

Mother : Melanie M. De Guzman

Occupation : Teacher

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015

Name : Jhullian Carlitos C. Gallardo III

Date of Birth: June 7, 2002

Age : 18

Address : San Juan South, Cabiao,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Carlito B. Gallardo Jr.

Occupation : Businessman

Mother : Jasmin C. Gallardo

Occupation : Teacher

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: Saint John Nepomucene Pariochial School

Cabiao, Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : Saint John Nepomucene Pariochial School,

Cabiao, Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015

Name : Loanne Mae B. De Guzman

Date of Birth: May 14, 2003

Age : 17

Address : Calaba, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Hernando D. De Guzman

Occupation : Teller

Mother : Marilou B. De Guzman

Occupation : Teacher

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: Holy Rosary Colleges Foundation

Calaba, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : Calaba Elementary School

Calaba, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015

Name : Kaye P. Bitangcol

Date of Birth: October 2, 2003

Age : 17

Address : Sto. Cristo, San Antonio,

Nueva Ecija

Father : Jayson V. Bitangcol

Occupation : Self-employed

Mother : Mylene P. Bitangcol

Occupation : Self-employed

Educational Background:

Senior High School: Accountancy, Business and Management

General de Jesus College

Vallarta St., Poblacion, San Isidro,

Nueva Ecija

Undergraduate

Junior High School: St. Paul School of San Antonio

Cando St., Poblacion, San Antonio,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2019

Elementary : Sto. Cristo East Elementary School

Sto. Cristo, San Antonio,

Nueva Ecija

Year Graduated: 2015