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Our innovation project, "MGSTEENLIZER," aims to explore the potential use of discarded mangosteen coulis as the primary ingredient for creating this fertilizer. Surrounded by mangosteen trees at our school, we came up with the idea of using leftover mangosteen peels to produce the fertilizer. Instead of discarding the large amounts of mangosteen skin, we decided to repurpose it. Mangosteen peel contains "Xanthones," a flavonoid compound that helps combat various types of inflammation, with properties such as anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and antioxidant effects. The anti-microbial properties act as a defense for plants against microorganisms, insects, and herbivores. Additionally, food waste is used as a by-product in the production of this fertilizer. As we know, food waste produces methane gas. When food is discarded, it ends up in landfills, where it decomposes and releases methane, contributing to a foul odor. Methane is a well-known greenhouse gas that negatively impacts the Earth's climate, a concern for many experts. Our primary goal with this organic fertilizer made from mangosteen peels is to replace conventional chemical fertilizers commonly used in agriculture.