Investigatory Projects

(Chapter 3)
Dana Elle Ganaba

Daniel Timothy Domingo

Andrei Miguel Visda

 A. Conceptual Framework

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Recycling the PET

plastic to create a Durability (weight,
plastic boot. material composition),
Water proof,

Recycling the PET plastic to create a plastic boot. Ensuring the boots are in good quality through: durability,

waterproofness, affordability, and accessibility . With the materials used, as an independent variable, reflects

the outcome of the boots capabilities. It will reflect the boots strength and weakness for anti leptospirosis.

Especially in Marikina which is known to be flooded a lot.

B. Materials needed

To be able to do the DIY boot, the goal is to set some materials needed to be prepared for the process

making. Being aware of what is needed is essential, especially making the boot from scratch and

waste.

- PET plastic bottles (20-30 bottles): To create the exterior waterproof barrier of the boot.

- EVA foam (50 x 100 cm): For structure and durability

- Memory foam insoles (9 USA / 39 euro): For feet insoles and comfortability

- Latex memory foam: for feet support

- Anti Slip soles (rubber): For the boots to not slip

- Heat gun: To shrink wrap the plastic

- Glue gun: To glue some other parts and being an extra

- Hot melt-adhesive ( 10-above pieces): Glue for the glue gun

 - Super glue (Cyanoacrylate, 50G, 5 bottles): the glue use in the process

- Baking soda (227 g): A component that strengthens the super glue

- N95 respirator mask (10 pcs): for protection and safety from the chemicals

- Heat resistant gloves: for hot surfaces

- Surgical gloves (25 pairs): when adding the glue, gloves are use for protection

- Newspapers: to make the experiment less messy, can help with casting

- Tape : for shoe casting

- Cutter / scissors- to cut the materials.

- Rugby- adhesive

- Super glue- incase needed adhesives

- Clean used cotton fabric- for protective gear from the EVA foam

C. Locale

Making the boot means setting an area of workforce. The goal is set in a near and known place, especially

for the ones making the boots. It is essential to be able to be organized and for the needed boundaries and

environment.

- Science lab in School: If we were given a chance to experiment in school, the science lab is a great

option. Utilizing the lab is a proper place especially when we need to mix some mixtures.

- Classroom: If we were given a chance to experiment in school but the science lab is unavailable or

preoccupied, the classroom will do. Our experiment does not involve a lot of chemicals when we create

the boots.

- One of the member’s houses: When there will be no other options, going to one of the members'

houses is another option. Especially when using the heat gun. An adult supervisor is needed (in case of

a cenario). Well ventilation is also crucial when doing the shrinking process.
D. Procedures

1. Identify the problem

PET boots are made from recycled and basic materials

found in our community. It is not easy creating this type
of boots especially it is not commercialize. The
problem is how the materials can be formed to create a
flood proof, lightweight, durable, and price efficient
boots compared to rubber boots (since rubber boots is
created for the base of the recycled boots).

2. Gathering info and materials

 To gather data, we will be comparing the PET boots from

rubber boots for better data collection. Some of our materials

are recycled/unused. The cotton fabric from unused

pillowcase and the PET bottles are recycled. Some materials

like the EVA foam, soles, insoles, heat gun and adhesives are

bought from online or physical shops.

3. Setting the experiment up

(Manipulated) (Manipulated) (Manipulated)

PET boots material Heat level of the Controlling the
composition and heat gun and boots to be
prices duration of the waterproofed
heat
(Controlled) (Control)
rubber boots (Controlled) PET plastic
material PET plastic
composition and
4. Data collection

Testing our PET plastic boots requires a huge amount of

attention based on its performance on what the product is used

for. Here are some points that are needed to take note of in the

experiment. Material Properties to see if the materials we use

makes the product better and more durable. Design and Comfort

to make sure the person who is wearing the boots are comfortable

5. Data Analysis
 The analysis of the boot is tested with its qualities as a

flood proof boot. We would compare and assess its similarities

and differences with the generic rubber boots because it is the

standard boot. Identifying if the boot is highlights all the

specialities needed for a good boot. We would also like to

include the comfortability of the person wearing the boot.

6. Conclusion

To conclude our procedures, recycling of PET boots must be

experimented through the collection of data and analysis, crafting and

evaluating. PET plastic as boots are essential for once safety, so it

should be crafted to be able to stand the needed standards. These

standards are the ones who hold the boots in a proper way to be able to

be worn and used for emergencies. To reach such an experiment,

E. Data Collection
-Experiment: Boot making process, especially with the use of plastic, is a process that could take some time

and effort. Crafting a boot made out of plastic means doing it on hand and should be careful. There are some

instances that the materials used for the boot won’t work properly. That’s why experimenting with the materials

to create a boot is essential. Seeing the pros and cons while crafting the boot is important since PET plastic is

delicate from other chemicals and obviously heat. Our experiment would consist of the quality of the boots by

checking its durability and weight. Waterproofness is also essential as it checks the boots waterproof when

dipped into water. Lastly, the boots accessibility and affordability in our area. Looking into the loopholes and

missing parts is needed. At the same time, finding the experiments capabilities and power.

F. Data Analysis Method

- ANOVA: The data analysis that we would take from the PET boots is by comparing it with the generic

rubber boots used for floods. It is an important factor to check if our boots reach the needed standard to

create a flood proof boot. Checking both, the Pet boots and the rubber boots, variance and how we can

differentiate both their strengths and weaknesses. We would check if our boots are durable, waterproof,

and accessible or cost-efficient.