Eco-Friendly Citrus Peel Detergent
Eco-Friendly Citrus Peel Detergent
1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The advancements achieved through the method proposed by Leblanc (soda carbonate) and
Tennat (calcium chloride); as well as the studies developed by Chevreul had effects.
immediate effects on hygiene and the exponential growth of the population in Europe, due to
the reduction of causes of mortality. (The manufacture of soaps for our cleaning
decreased the level of mortality
A specialized risk analysis group revealed that over 2100 are produced worldwide.
million tons of waste per year. Only 16% (323 million tons) of that
trash is recycled.
1.1.1 Origin of the citrus detergent (Why did we decide to create this detergent?)
The INDUSTRY is confronted with complaints about adverse effects caused by its
Products in the environment. Synthetic detergents do not degrade in climates
cold, which causes them to continue polluting the water and affecting the wildlife
weeks after her birth.
1.2 General Background
At the beginning, we worked with orange peels, expanding with the peels of
mandarin, lemon, and other citrus fruits are aromatic compounds, their use has intensified
as a solvent and as a cleaning detergent, due to the presence of 95% limonene
orange, 90% tangerine and 98% lemon. It serves as a substitute for compounds
toxic chemicals, such as acids and trisodium phosphates. Additionally, it has theadvantage of
to be biodegradable.
2. OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
WORK METHODOLOGY
Promoting the circular economy proposes a detergent made from citrus peels, good
degreasing material, improve efficiency and appearance by adding ingredients such as: flaxseed,
vinegar, baking soda, salt, chickpea saponin, and quinoa saponin increase their
degreasing power, and cause the characteristics of competitive detergent foam.