DEVELOPING ECO-FRIENDLY PAPER BOARD USING CORNHUSK

Abstract

This Work aims to create an eco-friendly paper board from corn husk due to its availability of
cornhusk in our country and easy accessibility. Cornhusk is transformed into a paper board by
mechanical pulping and paper making process. The paper board made from corn husk is tested
for burst strength and moisture absorption properties. These boards are then used as base
material to create eco-friendly commercial handcraft products. As these products can be
marketed and sold, they may also start a home-based small-scale business and promote
entrepreneurship. Using cornhusk as the base material in product making may also reduce the
initial investment of a business.