DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC WASTES

The amount of solid waste generated annually continues to increase significantly. The Philippines' plastic trash problem has reached a critical stage. Addressing the plastic pollution crisis in the Philippines requires a comprehensive strategy. One such strategy is to develop useful products from plastic wastes. This study is focused on using plastic wastes for the production of useful materials / products in the form of bags, dress, earrings and other accessories with the hope that it will increase the attractiveness of plastics as recycled products, thereby contributing to plastic recycling. Evaluation of the created fashion accessories was done by professionals and students coming from Imelda, Santa Marcela, Apayao. There are 2 dresses product developed. There are 5 designs of earrings developed, 3 bags, and 4 necklaces, 2 bracelets, 2 pouches, 1 fan, and 3 head dress developed. The 2 dresses rated like very much, 5 earrings rated like very much, 3 bags rated like very much, 3 necklaces rated like very much (design a, design b, and design d) and design c rated like much. The 2 bracelets rated like very much, 2 pouches rated like very much, 1 fan rated like very much, and 3 head dress rated like very much. It is recommended that other novelty products such as anklet, shawl, scarf, hairband, hair clip, sling bag and belt, may be developed from plastic wastes. The research should apply for industrial design registration in the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) the developed fashion accessories. Dissemination of the results of this study to women and sectoral groups may be conducted. Training on product development may be conducted among women of Imelda, Santa Marcela, Apayao. Forward the result of this study to the barangay or municipal office and other offices for the promotion, adoption and possible marketing in order to contribute to plastic recycling programs.