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Title: The Feasibility of Banana peelings (Musa Acuminata) as Shoe polish..............1

Review of Related Literature.................................................................................2
Documentations.....................................................................................................3
Figure 1......................................................................................................4
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Bibliography..........................................................................................................5

Title: Orange Peelings Extract as Bug Repellent..........................................................6

Review of Related Literature.................................................................................7
Documentations.....................................................................................................8
Figure 1.8...................................................................................................9
Figure 1.9...................................................................................................9
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Figure 2.5...................................................................................................11
Bibliography..........................................................................................................12

The Feasibility of Banana peelings (Musa Acuminata) as Shoe polish

Banana is a general term to a number of hybrid in the genus Musa of the family Musaceae.
Bananas that can be eaten usually grow to tropical or near tropical regions, specifically the area
between latitudes 30N and 30S.
The banana plant, often referred to as a "tree", is a large herb, with luscious, very juicy stem
(properly "pseudostem") which is a cylinder of leaf-petiole sheaths, reaching a height of 20 to 25
ft (6-7.5 m) and arising from a fleshy rhizome or corm. (Morton, 1987).
Bananas flesh is rich vitamins like B-6, B-12, manganese, and potassium, also contains small
amount of protein and fiber. In general, the peels contain more nutrients and fiber that relates the
inside flesh.
Banana peels are also rich in potassium that contain more soluble and insoluble than its flesh.
Dietary fiber improves bowel movements and reduces blood and cholesterol levels. Banana peels
also contain Tryptophan that affects the mood just like drug Prozac does. (Bond, 2015).
According to the study of May (2008), Shoe polishes are usually a waxy paste or a cream
and used to polish, waterproof, and restore the appearance of shoes. Many Substances have been
used to make shoe polish as years gone by. Starting with wax and tallow that are substances that
came from a natural source.
As stated by Hudson (2012):
You do not need to expose your beloved boots, shoes, dress, and bags in toxic
chemicals just to give them a good buff and polish. Conventional shoe polish can
improve but it contains harmful chemicals that are hazardous to your health and
environment.
In addition, the natural oils of a banana peel were the ones responsible for the
shoes glossy wonder.

As stated by Hildablue.com: Bananas contain potassium, an ingredient commonly found in

conventional shoe polish products, and the oil from the banana skin will absorb into the leather,
resulting in shiny shoes that will last longer.
According to the study of Szalay (2014), Banana peels are not poisonous and it is eaten in
many parts of the world.
As stated by Morris (2013).Most banana peels contain some pesticide residue. Pesticides are
chemicals farmers and growers use to kill insects and other pests. Touching it does not put you in
harm if you dont like pesticides on it you buy organic. Organic farmers use fewer pesticides

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Morton,

J.

(1987).

Banana:

Musa

Paridasiaca.

Retrieved

from:

https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/banana.html

May. (2008, April 11). The feasibility of producing shoe polisher out of banana
peelings. Retrieved from: http://may-shoepolish.blogspot.com/search?
updated-min=2008-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2009-0101T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=1

Bond, O. (2015, April 14). What are the benefits of banana peelings?
Retrieved

from:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/457082-what-are-

the-benefits-of-eating-banana-peels/

Hudson, K. (2012, February 18). 2 natural shoe shines for DIY fashionistas. Retrieved from:
http://www.organicauthority.com/sanctuary/naturally-shine-shoes-polish.html

Morris

I.

(2013,

Dec

18)

Are

banana

peels

toxic?

Retrieved

from:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/462010-are-banana-peels-toxic/

Szalay J. (2014, Sept 29). Bananas: health benefits risks & nutrition facts. Retrieved from:
http://www.livescience.com/45005-banana-nutrition-facts.html

Hildablue

(2015).

Banana

peel

shoe

shine.

Retrieved

from:

http://hildablue.com/2013/02/06/banana-peel-shoe-shine/
Orange Peelings Extract as Bug repellent

As stated by National Pesticide Information Center (2015), Insecticides are pesticides that are
formulated to kill, harm, repel or mitigate one or more species of insect. Insecticides work in
different ways. Some insecticides disrupt the nervous system, whereas others may damage their
exoskeletons, repel them or control them by some other means. They can also be packaged
in various forms including sprays, dusts, gels, and baits. Because of these factors, each
insecticide

can

pose

different level

of

risk to

non-target

insects, people, pets and

the environment.
According to Weili Liu et al. (2003), Mosquito coil can control mosquitoes effectively but
has harmful effects to human health. The emission of formaldehyde from one burning coil cas be
as high as the one released by 51 cigarettes.
Williamson (2015) stated the following:
There are several reasons to prove that an insecticide is considered less toxic. They
should have less risk to human and environmental health. Some insecticides are very
specifics that the other organisms are not affected or just slightly affected. Organic
Pesticides are less damaging pesticides to the environment in comparison to conventional
pesticides. All pesticides should be examined because some organic pesticides can be as
toxic or even more toxic, than some synthetic pesticides.
According to Morton (1987).One of the most widely favored of the world's fruits, the
orange,

sweet

orange,

or

round

orange,

was

for

many

years

known

as Citrus

aurantium var. sinensis L. and considered to be a form of the sour orange (q.v.). In addition,
Botanically; orange is the citrus fruit belonging in the Rutaceae family, of the genus; Citrus. The
genus citrus also includes other related species of oranges such as pomelo, tangerine (mandarin
orange), yuzu, lemon, andgrapefruit. Scientific name: Citrus sinensis. (Rudrappa, 2015)

According to Adams & Media (2015).The orange (Citrus sinensus), often known as sweet
orange it is an amazing fruit not only for its edibility, but for the high quantities of the substance
limonene, sometimes called d-limonene, found in its peel and zest. Limonene is a pesticide and is
found in many commercial insect repellents.
Oil derived from sweet orange peel has a 90 to 95 percent content of limonene, which is
good for killing fleas, fire ants and flies. Limonene affects insects on contact, effectively
suffocating them by damaging their respiratory systems. Many insects such as cockroaches, ants
and silverfish do not care for the scent of orange oil and will avoid it. Placing bits of orange peel
or zest around the garden repels flies and mosquitoes. Rubbing orange peel on the skin is a home
remedy for preventing mosquito bites. (Green Living Tips, 2011).

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Environmental

Health

Perspect

(2003).

Retrieved

from:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1241646/

Power

Your

Diet

(2015).Orange

Fruit

nutrition

Facts.

Retrieved

from:

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/orange-fruit.html

Morton,

J.

(1987).

Orange:

Citrus

sinensis.

Retrieved

from:

https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/orange.html

Adams K., & Media D. Sweet orange as a natural bug repellent. Retrieved
from:

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/sweet-orange-natural-bug-

repellent-86116.html

National Pesticide Information Center (2015). Insecticides. Retrieved from:

http://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/insecticide.html

Green Living Tips (2015). Uses around the home for orange peel. Retrieved
from: http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/Orange-peel-tips.html

Williamson J. (2015). Less toxic insecticides rev ed. Retrieved from:

http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/pesticide/hgic2770.html

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nd
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The Feasibility
of Banana
peelings (Musa
Acuminata) as
Shoe polish

Orange
Peelings
Extract as Bug
repellent

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