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REBUTT-ALL BANANA PEEL DRIP: A SMART TELEGRAM-BASED FERTILIZER FERTIGATION SYSTEM INTEGRATING REPURPOSED CIGARETTE BUTTS AND FABRIC WASTE

Humaira Dayana Binti Noor Azlan, Muhammad Hadi Furqan, Nurhanis Batrisyia Binti Ben Har, Rizuan Bin Asmarah, 

Labuan International School, 87000, F.T. Labuan, Malaysia.

Abstract 

Cigarette butts and synthetic fabric waste are among the most pervasive forms of environmental pollution, contributing significantly to the degradation of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Toxic leachates from cigarette filters and persistent microfibres from textiles contaminate soil and water bodies, posing long-term ecological and health risks. Despite growing environmental awareness, improper disposal remains widespread, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions that transform waste into sustainable resources. The objective of this study is to develop a precision fertigation system that repurposes hazardous waste, specifically cigarette butts and fabric waste, into a functional agricultural device capable of improving nutrient efficiency and plant health. This research introduces the ReButt-All Banana Peel Drip, a smart Telegram-based fertilizer fertigation system. The innovation integrates cleaned cigarette filters and fabric waste as layered filtration media within a syringe-inspired delivery mechanism. Controlled by an ESP8266 microcontroller and monitored via Telegram, the system delivers banana peel fertilizer gradually into the root zone based on real-time soil moisture data, ensuring precise and efficient nutrient application. Experimental evaluation over a two-week period demonstrated that plants treated with the ReButt-All Banana Peel Drip showed superior height growth, improved leaf condition, and faster nutrient uptake compared to conventional fertilization and direct injection methods. The system not only enhances plant growth but also embodies circular economy principles by converting hazardous waste into a sustainable agricultural resource, reducing environmental pollution, and promoting responsible consumption and production. In conclusion, the ReButt-All Banana Peel Drip represents a scalable, technology-driven solution for sustainable agriculture. By combining waste upcycling, IoT-based precision control, and nutrient-efficient fertigation, this innovation contributes to environmental protection, supports SDG 12, and demonstrates how smart agricultural systems can create meaningful ecological and societal impact.

Keywords: IoT, Sustainable Agriculture, Waste Upcycling, Precision Fertigation, Circular Economy