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This study investigated Huskote, a biodegradable cardboard created from sayote (Echium edule) peels and corn (Zea mays) husks as an environmentally beneficial alternative to regular cardboard derived from trees. The objective was to create Huskote, evaluate its biodegradability, strength, and water resistance, and compare it with commercial cardboard. A survey and laboratory tests were conducted after the agricultural wastes were dried, pulped, and made into sheets. The findings demonstrated that although Huskote degrades more quickly than synthetic packaging, it is still sufficiently strong for lightweight packaging. In summary, Huskote is an affordable, sustainable product that encourages environmental awareness, lessens the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, and reduces the number of trees that are chopped down.