Author(s): BAYLOSIS A. ALDEN JADE
Adviser: ERSYLT. BIRAY, PhD
Year: 2014
Community: College of Teacher Education
Abstract: ABSTRACT of a durability, The study was conducted to develop design and fabricate by-products from PVC electrical wastes, and evaluate the by-products in terms aesthetics, usability, and cost. Acceptability was also determined for the fabrication of the by-products. This was done at the Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades (ANHSAT) during the last quarter of School Year 2013 2014. This study employed the descriptive-developmental method using an evaluation sheet in data gathering. Purposive sampling was adopted to select the participants of 30 experts that include experienced carpenters, and teachers teaching Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) NC2, Carpentry NC2, and Technical Drafting NC2 from the Aklan State University, as well as from the different technical vocational schools in the Division of Aklan,namely: Altavas National School, Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades, Buruanga Vocational School, and Malinao School for Philippine Craftsmen. Findings revealed that PVC electrical wastes could be recycled into by-products, as folding chair, tools holster and shoe rack. These by-products were described by the respondents as most durable, as these could stay longer, withstand changing weather, water proof and resistant to chemicals. These were also most usable as these were portable, could be easily stored, and harmless. Further, the by-products were described as most attractive, marketable, resistant to chemical change and adaptive to purpose. These were also considered as not costly as its return-on-working capital (ROWC) was found to be 40.91% on the average. These findings were interpreted as excellent. As a whole, the by-products were described as highly acceptable. Consequently, the participants advanced the problem of sustainability on supply of PVC wastes if one would venture on full swing business. Marketability according to the respondents is not a problem; however, the process is not100% helpful to the...