University of Makati

J.P. Rizal Ext., West Rembo, City of Makati

Higher School ng UMAK (HSU) Department

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN HAIR AS A

SUFFICIENT FERTILIZER TO PECHAY

A Research Paper
Presented to the
Faculty of High School ng UMAK
Academic Track
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
University of Makati
Makati City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements
For the Practical Research 2

By:

Agbay, David Matthew G.

Bardinas, Elvie D.
Barrameda, Mark Morpheus
De Guerto, Bruce Edbert E.
Gogolin, Mary Concepcion E.

October 2019
 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN HAIR AS A SUFFICIENT FERTILIZER TO PLANTS
Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN wastes that are put in landfills may

HAIR AS A SUFFICIENT FERTILIZER damage near water bodies, considering

TO PLANTS hair may release high concentrations of

nitrogen, (Gupta, 2014). In addition,

ABSTRACT according to Brebu and Spirindon (2011),

Incineration of wastes is a common

[Use this part if the paper is practice to many countries, but then

completely done and approved by the burning of hair exudes foul odor and toxic

teacher – in – charge and/or peer – gases in particular ammonia, carbonyl

reviewed. This part should be sulfide, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide,

ITALICISED] phenols, nitriles, pyrroles, and pyridines.

2016 Annual Survey of Philippine

INTRODUCTION Business and Industry (ASPBI) - Other

Abundance of hair waste that Service Activities Sector for All

comes from barber shops and salons are Establishments: Final Results

usually considered to have no value. Due ECOLOGICAL WASTE

to its slow degradation, the management MANAGEMENT RA9003

of its waste is an issue to some urban As a solution, utilization of human

areas with high population density. hair waste can be achieved through

Stockpiles of hairs that are dispose using it as a plant fertilizer. Existing data

irresponsibly along with the common show that

wastes clogs the drainage system, The development of a hair

resulting to more grave problems. Hair fertilizer will pave way to agricultural
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J.P. Rizal Ext., West Rembo, City of Makati
Higher School ng UMAK (HSU) Department
progress and improve waste researchers will use hair fertilizer as a

management in the country. Additionally, substituent fertilizer for it is more

it will boost the importance of recycling economical. A book published by

hair for it has advantages as it is Obukowho (2018) stated that hair is

biodegradable, renewable and available made of tough protein called keratin, and

in every area. Thus, the researchers aim it is made up of long chains of amino acid

to create such feat that will further that are made up of elements such as

enhance the plant's product. Using hair carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and

waste as a raw material to make a plant sulfur. Hair emits nitrogen when it

fertilizer capable of producing rapid early decomposes, which is an essential

growth, improve fruit quality, and nutrient for plant's growth, development

enhance growth of leafy vegetables that and reproduction.

will embark new array of possibilities and Unfortunately, hair takes at least 2

innovations to agricultural production. years to decompose, (Beavers, 2010),

but with the help of aqueous bases such

Background of the Study as KOH (Potassium hydroxide), who can

Fertilizers are simply plant help to dissolve hair swiftly, hair can be

nutrients applied to agricultural fields to able to be broken down in less than an

supplement required elements found hour, moreover as stated by vynova

naturally in the soil, using of fertilizer is group, (2019), KOH solution has a wide

very expensive and can harm the range of applications in a variety of

environment if not used correctly, industries, due to its low salt index and

(Soilsmatter, 2015). Correspondingly the high solubility, caustic potash also serves
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Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
in the manufacture of liquid fertilizer of Human Hair as Fertilizer to the plants,

mixtures. KOH liquid is known to as well as to produce a fertilizer coming

increase crop yield and to improve the from hair waste. It also aims to provide

drought tolerance of crops, thus the use an effective and organic fertilizer as

of it as an aqueous solution for the treatment to growing plants. Through the

creation of hair fertilizer will be express in processes that will be done by the

this study, hence the researchers plan to researchers the hair fertilizer can be use

study the effectiveness of the hair by farmers on their crops to enhance its

fertilizer to plant's growth and quality.

development, specifically to the common One of the researchers’ goal is to

plants that people consume in their productively recycle a waste material into

everyday lives, such as pechay and other a more useful object, particularly hair

green leafy vegetables, as they possess waste. This study may be helpful in

a high place in the food pyramid and are reducing waste materials and render the

an essential part of a balanced diet. society to have a better environment. The

Green leafy vegetables are a rich source study will be open for recommendations

of nutrients, high in dietary fiber, low in and improvements associated to its

lipids, and rich in folate, ascorbic acid, scope.

vitamin K, Mg, and K, (Sajid et al., 2015).

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study This study aims to determine the

The primary purpose of this effectiveness of Human Hair as Fertilizer

research is to perceive the effectiveness

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to plants; thus, the research will seek to significant changes and developments

answer the following: that occur in the plants.

1. What developments do plants go Significance of the Study

through using the hair fertilizer, in terms The fulfillment of this study and its

of: results will provide benefits to the

1.1 Growth following:

1.2 Structure

1.3 Growth rate THE FARMERS

2. How does the qualities of the hair The outcome of this study will be

fertilizer perform, in terms of: gainful and essential to the farmers to

2.1 Effectivity have a simpler and profitable method in

2.2 Longevity utilizing human hair for the growth and

3. Does the hair fertilizer successfully the development of the plants.

improve the developments of plant with THE ENVIRONMENT

regards to its growth, structure, and The utilization of hair fertilizer can

growth rate? be beneficial and important to the

environment since hair waste will be

Hypothesis reduced, as well as it can help to have a

In this research, the use of hair healthier environment.

fertilizer does not effectively work to THE SOCIETY

common plants, for there are no As the researchers' goal is to

improve life, the study will be helpful for

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Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
people dealing problems with hair formulation of fertilizer and vegetation of

wastes, it may also help casual the pechay.

gardeners to improve the quality of their This research intends to assess

own crops. In addition, it will further plants' development in terms of growth,

improve the society's way of managing structure, and growth rate; the

hair wastes. characteristics of the hair fertilizer

THE FUTURE RESEARCHER according to its affordability, effectivity,

This study will be valuable for the longevity; the improvement of the plants’

future researchers since this study will be quality as a product.

open for recommendations to achieve Nevertheless, there are

the improvement of the hair fertilizer. The hindrances in conducting the said study

future researchers will have a reference due to the restricted time, given the

for the enhancement of their research circumstances that planting the plants

relating to. will takes weeks, another is the lack of

enough source of materials as reference

Scope and Limitation for the study in the given place. The study

The research will be conducted to is limited in manpower, source materials,

examine and prove the effectiveness of time framework, and financial resources,

Human Hair fertilizer at Barangay leading to delays and uncertainties that

Southside, Makati City as a source of the researchers will encounter in

nutrients to the common plants. The fulfillment of this study.

processes of the researchers to get data

will be narrowed down into two sections, Operational Definition of Terms

 University of Makati
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Higher School ng UMAK (HSU) Department
Aqueous bases - a solution in which the some of these findings and suggestions

solvent is water. are reviewed here:

Common plants - vegetables that

people usually eat and cook for people's Hair

meals. According to the book of Elements

Examine - to test in order to determine of Biological Science (Keeton, 1973), hair

the changes. has a medulla that contains keratin and

Hair waste - it is the hair comes from the air, cortex (contains pigment that gives

barber shop or salon that are useless. hair shading) and cuticle (peripheral layer

Hydrolysis - a process in which and has cells that protect), and made out

substances are broken down by water of confide strings of cells.

chemically. Hair is basic in structure and as a

Raw material - converted material to major aspect of integumentary

form a new product. framework, it develops from dermal layer

Solution - liquid mixture of materials. of skin through the epidermis and

projects from the body to form a

RELATED LITERATURE & STUDIES protective layer (Hoffman, n.d.) which

There are various reliable and underlines its natural uses that

recent resources of related literature and incorporate but not restricted to

studies that had been done by the other protecting oneself from the extremity of

researchers that will empower and help harmful impacts like the sun's ultraviolet

in the process of completing this study, (UV) beams and substances.

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Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
Based on a recent study by the waste could be a source of plant

(Mishra, 2017) hair being recycled will nutrients and variation in ethnic hair

also lessen the variants of solid wastes types could affect the nutrient release

and environmental problems, the people and fertilizer value.

are experiencing, it will also influence In the light of previous study by

several socioeconomic and (Watkins, 2017) another capacity of hair

environmental growth that will benefit the was discovered that it can, indeed, be of

people. In addition, recycling hair may a helpful source for increasing

decrease the pressure inflicted on other productivity of plants as fertilizer. Be it

non-renewable materials and fossil fuels. human or animal hair, it has resulting

According to recent news, impact to soil which thus influence plant

(Tomar, 2018) the management of hair development. Hair contributes

never happens as it directly goes to fundamental supplements to soil which is

waste after it is cut, as a result making required by plants to become healthy and

hair a fertilizer is revolutionary for it will adequately.

not only decrease the wastes of hair, it According to (Obukowho, 2018)

will also aid the farmers to get a good Chemically, hair consists of 45.2%

quality fertilizer at a much lower cost. carbon, 27.9% oxygen, 6.6%

Malepfane (2018) also stated in hydrogen,15.1% nitrogen and 5.2%

the study that human hair waste could sulfur.

give to the leaching of nitrates into As stated by Beavers (2010) at

groundwater. High concentrations of mother earth news, there are

nitrogen and other elements propose that disadvantages of using human hair as a
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J.P. Rizal Ext., West Rembo, City of Makati
Higher School ng UMAK (HSU) Department
fertilizer, one is hair breaks down very However, it takes time to start

slow, needing one to two years to degenerate and releasing nutrients.

completely decompose. Another is the Based on a recent news from

chemicals from washing, styling and phys.org (2008), human hair has become

coloring hair may still be in it, alarming commercially available to crop producers

the farmers whether to use it or not in the past couple years, it has not been

proven to be an exclusive source of

Another study on the topic by nutrients in greenhouse container

(Richard, 2009) maintains that hair production.

contains all the organic nutrients that

plants require to grow. But it takes a Nitrogen in plants

month for those nutrients to impart into Another study on the topic by

an inorganic form that plants can use. For Madrigal (n.d.), all plants need nitrogen

quicker-growing vegetables, gardeners to develop and nitrogen is strangely

need to mix hair with chemicals to get abundant. It makes 75 percent out of the

through the first few weeks. air; however, plant can't utilize it in idle

A research study completed by atmospheric form. Different sources

(Zheljazkov, 2008) explains that the have been studied ranging from plant

degradation and mineralization of hair deposits, animal manures and to human

waste starts; it can provide plentiful hair as well.

nutrients to container-grown plants and A research study by (Aczel, 2015)

provide comparable yields to obtain the in understanding the Nitrogen Cycle—

commonly used fertilizers in horticulture. how nitrogen moves from the climate to
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Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
earth, through soils and back to the air in required for the metabolic process that

a perpetual Cycle—can enable us to take place during plant growth.

develop solid yields and secure our

condition. Attributed to the current news,

In agreement with Tajer, (2017). (Thompson, 2009). Notwithstanding

Plants with enough nitrogen will undergo water and daylight, plants need certain

high rates of photosynthesis and usually supplements to develop, especially

manifest vigorous plant growth and nitrogen. While nitrogen is bottomless in

development, however insufficient the Earth's air (making around 78 percent

supply of nitrogen may lead to grave out of it), it is as sub-atomic nitrogen (two

plant disorders. nitrogen molecules fortified together),

A series of recent studies of which is unusable to plants.

Theunissen (2010) has indicated that In reference to book, Elements of

nitrogen plays a significant role in Biological Science by Moore et al.,

photosynthesis, cell division and (1996) points out that macronutrients and

differentiation, growth and somatic micronutrients work as parts of basic

embryogenesis, chlorophyll content, units, portions of mixes engaged with

ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase digestion, activators and inhibitors of

/oxygenase (rubisco) activity, electro proteins, and controlling operator of a

transport rate, photosynthetic rate, cell's osmotic potential. Helpful

anthocyanin production and is an components are not fundamental but

important component of proteins rather invigorates development.

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Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Based on the book (Journal of

According to (Scherer, 2009), the chemical education, 2010) peptide bonds

plants take up N (nitrogen) as NO are hydrolyzed and hair eventually

(nitrogen oxide), which is the most broken down into its amino acids

abundant type of inorganic N in the soil component when hair is placed into hot

solution, and as NH. The take-up of both sodium hydroxide.

N (nitrogen) structures depends for the The book of Introduction to

most part on their accessibility. In Environmental Forensicss (Katyal and

numerous yields the mix of NO (nitrogen Morrison, 2007), suggests that hydrolysis

oxide) or NH brings about preferable is the chemical breakdown of substances

development over when either structure by water and depends on the chemistry,

is applied alone: ideal extents depend solubility, pH, and the oxidation–

emphatically on the all-out focus reduction (Eh or redox) potential of

provided. Regardless of whether NO compound. Hydrolysis rates in soil may

(nitrogen oxide) or NH as sole nitrogen be different than rates reported in water,

source is better for plant development on depending on the effects of pH, redox,

various variables. One significant factor sorption, and surface catalyzed reactions

is the plant species. Plants that are From the Encyclopedia of

adjusted to corrosive soils or to low soil Chemical Technology by Kirk-Othmer

redox potential have an inclination for (1991), principle uses of KOH include

NH, while plants with an inclination for chemicals, particularly the production of

high-pH soils favor NO (nitrogen oxide). potassium carbonate and potassium

permanganate; pesticides, fertilizers,

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Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
and other agricultural products; soaps composted plant material, contain N-P-K

and detergents; scrubbing and cleaning (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium), trace

operations, e.g., industrial gases; dyes minerals, enzymes, vitamins, and lots of

and colorants; and rubber chemicals. organic matter. Organic fertilizers don't

(Drugbank.com) suggested that contain useless fillers as with synthetic

potassium hydroxide, also known as lye fertilizers.

is an inorganic compound with the According to (Gaur, 2018)

chemical formula KOH. Also commonly Fertilizer, common or artificial substance

referred to as caustic potash, it is a containing the compound components

potent base that is marketed in several that improve development and

forms including pellets, flakes, and productiveness of plants. Fertilizer

powders. It is used in various chemical, improve the characteristic fertility of the

industrial and manufacturing soil or chemical the elements

applications. Potassium hydroxide is also components taken from the soil by past

a precursor to other potassium yields.

compounds. Potassium hydroxide is

used in food to adjust pH, as a stabilizer, Plants

and as a thickening agent. Mcgarr (2019) said that a spinach,

a super–cold strong verdant green, is a

Fertilizer prevalent harvest that can be planted in

Previous research said that late-winter, just as in fall and

(Garett, 2017), Organic fertilizers, considerably winter in some areas.

whether they're meals, manures, or Spinach has comparable developing

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conditions and prerequisites as lettuce; viewpoints from other (for example

however, it is increasingly adaptable in European) cabbages. The leaves of the

the two its sustenance and its capacity to pechay fluctuate long from 10 to 30 cm.

be eaten crude or cooked. It is higher in The leaves are green and gentle

iron, calcium, and nutrients than most seasoned and less fresh than different

developed greens, and probably the best cabbages.

wellspring of nutrients A, B, and C. According to the Encyclopedia of

Based on the literature on Food Sciences and Nutrition, (Fordham

Agriculture.vic (Top and Ashcroft, 2002), and Hadley, 2003), Spinach mustard or

Water spinach is an herbaceous aquatic tender green is an annual to biennial. It is

or semi-aquatic perennial plant of the a type of leafy turnip and has a thickened

tropics or subtropics. Leaves are flat, and and tuberous root crown. It is a tall plant,

vary in shape depending on variety, from reaching a height of 45 cm and having

heart-shaped to long, narrow and arrow- large leaves, on average 30 cm long and

shaped. Narrow leaves are 1-2.5 cm 18 cm wide. It has the main advantage of

wide and 20-30 cm long. Broad leaves being cold-tolerant, surviving

are up to 5 cm wide and 15-25 cm long. temperatures down to −14 °C.

Pang (2009). Pechay (Pak Choi)

is a cabbage. It is one of the most known Synthesis

vegetables in the Philippines. It is The literature review shows that

otherwise called one of the most hair waste is directly thrown out,

established green vegetables in Asia. regularly. It contains keratin that is made

The pechay contrasts in numerous up of protein. In addition, the hair

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Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
chemically contains 45.2% carbon, takes a month for those nutrients to

27.9% oxygen, 6.6 hydrogen, 5.2% import into an organic form that plants

sulfur, and 15% nitrogen, which makes it can use. Plants take up N (nitrogen) as

a great foundation for organic fertilizers NO (nitrogen oxide), which is the most

as most organic fertilizers contain N-P-K abundant type of inorganic N in the soil.

(nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium) and This research will mark the

does not have any unnecessary change on how people perceive hair

chemicals within. Such as it is important waste as it has many uses, albeit this

to understand the nitrogen cycle to be study will only focus on the effectiveness

able to produce great plants to harvest. A of hair as a fertilizer, for it has been stated

closer look to the literature on nitrogen in by past researches and literature that

plants however, reveals a number of hair is a helpful source for increasing

gaps and shortcomings for plants with productivity of plants as fertilizer. It also

enough nitrogen will undertake high rates provides the essential nutrients required

of photosynthesis and generally manifest by plants to be healthy and adequately.

great plant growth, on contrary lack of Recycling of hair as a fertilizer will lessen

nitrogen in plants may lead to serious the variants of solid wastes and

plant disorders. Unfortunately, environmental problems that will give the

acquisition of nitrogen in the atmosphere opportunity for socioeconomic growth. In

is not available to plants. Conversely addition, recycling of hair to variation of

using hair as fertilizer to plants is possible uses may decrease the pressure inflicted

as hair wastes release high between non-renewable resources and

concentrations of nitrogen, however it fossil fuels. Hair being a fertilizer can also
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provide plentiful nutrients and more crop promises to provide added

yields at a cheaper price that the farmers micronutrients and macronutrients to

will benefit from. However there are still plants that will fully enhance its

disadvantages in using hair as fertilizer development and productivity. The

for it may took at least 2 years to fully advancement of this study will help the

decompose and may have harmful society plus the environment for the

chemical remains to a plant, but with the betterment of its growth and

addition of KOH (potassium hydroxide) preservation.

on this study creation of hair will come

into reality, as KOH breakdowns the Conceptual Framework

amino acids component of hair through

modern practices called hydrolysis. On

Collecting of Hair Waste and
the other hand, some research stated Preparation of Potassium Hydroxide

that there are insufficient data for the hair

to be an exclusive source of nutrients to

Planting
Formulation
plants, and it may not be suitable for Spinach,
of Hair
Kangkong
Fertilizer
other kinds of plants as the hair fertilizer and Pechay

gives off rates of nitrogen to the soil.

Furthermore, the study of hair fertilizer

Applying Fertilizer
remains underdeveloped as it is new and to Plants

more information is needed. Hence this

study will determine the positive and

Observation
negative effects of the hair fertilizer, as it
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Agbay, DM, Bardinas, E, Barrameda, MM, De Guerto, BE, Gogolin, MC
Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
will be used to obtain the data needed by
Effects of Human Hair
as Sufficient Fertilizer the researchers for this study.

The study will make use of a

METHODOLOGY vegetation pot experiment to see the

This chapter presents all of the effectiveness of human hair as sufficient

discussions, methods, processes, and fertilizer to plants, specifically pechay.

observations to be done in this study. It Application of hair fertilizer to the plants

will help the research to gather and will be executed to test the development

identify the data's accuracy, validity, and of the plants while using it, creation of the

reliability. hair fertilizer will also be completed by

the process of hydrolysis, thus the

Research Design researchers can assess the hair fertilizer

Experimental method will be use in terms of its affordability, effectivity and

in this study for the researchers want to longevity.

test and bring solution to a certain event.

Thus it is implemented in which presence Research Instrument

of a control group and experimental Experimentation will be use by the

group are present to know the researchers as a tool to gather

effectiveness of human hair as fertilizer, information required for the completion of

true-experimental will be prioritize in this the study. Hydrolysis of hair as well as

study as specific species of plants will be vegetation pot experiment will be

chosen as an independent variable, introduced as the main focus of the

namely spinach, kangkong, and pechay, experiment. The experiment will be

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conducted to analyze the effectiveness of

human hair as fertilizer, where recipients II. Formulation of hair fertilizer

of the intervention are expected to A. Hydrolysis of hair

produce a good quality product of Materials needed:

pechay. The researchers will thoroughly ● Hot plate

observe and record all the changes that ● Tongs

will occur in the plants as it will state the ● 2 Beakers

outcome of the study. Data that will be ● Stirring rod

gathered are subjected to determine the ● 50g of hair

effectiveness of the hair fertilizer. To add ● KOH

up information derived from books, web ● Phosphoric acid

and researches will further solidify and The water will mix with KOH in the

back up the claim of the researchers in beaker to create a KOH solution, the

this study beaker will then be placed on the hot

plate, after that hair will be added to the

Data Gathering Procedure solution. At 120°C, the mixture will be

l. Collection of hair wastes mix continuously until the hair is

The researchers will gather hair completely dissolve, it is stirred for every

wastes from local barber shops and 5 minutes to refrain it from foaming. After

salons, the hair will be thoroughly wash the solution finishing the process,

with tap water up to 2-3 times until any phosphoric acid will be added to

dirt and chemical residues are safely neutralize the solution.

remove. Then the hair will be dried.

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Prof. Carl Primo
October 2019
The resulting liquid solution will be

tested for its ph level as well as its other

constituent properties to be a great

fertilizer.

III. Vegetation pot experiment

Three sets of experimentation are

made with the chosen type of plants. The

researchers will plant the seedlings, hair

fertilizer will be applied to the seedlings

of pechay at a proper time. It will be

constantly watered and given sunlight.

The plants will be observed 2-3 days a

week up until it is fully grown,

documentation and recording of the

developments in the plants is highly

recommended.