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28.11.2019

The Philippines created Pinyapel paper from pineapple leaves with the assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP).

Cagayan De Oro Handmade Paper Company representative Lolita "Luchi" Cabanlet was able to create "Pinyapel", a locally produced specialty paper made from discarded pineapple leaves from plantations in Bukidnon. The name pinyapel was coined in the DCP, the neologism came from a combination of two Filipino words pinya (pineapple) and papel (paper), zerno-ua.com reports.

Pinyapel pineapple material is water resistant and is an excellent base for making paper cups, paper bags, and other food containers.

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