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`1 Science Investigatory Project

Banana Peel
Wax
(Grade 10-Odyssey)

Table of Contents

Abstract
Hypothesis
Terminologies
Methodology
Results
Conclusion

I. Abstract
Aim to find some alternative floor wax that can surely beat commercial ones.

Banana or banana peel to be more specific is high in potassium that is commonly used ingredient in shoe polish and another, banana peel is known for its slippery effect that when both idea is combined, we can make an alternative floor wax.

To recycle waste materials such as candles and banana peel into useful ones. II. Hypothesis * To know if banana peel is good to be as an alternative as a floor wax. * To conclude that banana peel is not capable to be an alternative as a floor wax. III. Terminologies
Banana – (Musa paradisiaca) is an edible fruit.
Peel – rind or skin
Floor wax – used to polish and preserve the finish of floors. IV. Methodology
*We will need the following materials before starting: * Banana peel * Used candles * Can * Kerosene * molder 1) Melt used candles in a can. 2) Add kerosene to maintain/achieve our wax consistency to prevent it to be as hard as a candle. 3) Put the banana peel into boil for 5-15 minutes. 4) Remove the banana peel 5) Pour the wax into the molder and let it cool.

V. Results
When applied into floors, it leaves a natural gloss and shine just like or more than your trusted commercial wax can do. VI. Conclusion
I therefore conclude that banana peel is can be used as an alternative floor