EXPERIMENTS

BIOPLASTICS

PAPER

1. MAKING THE MATERIALS

2. MAKING A PRODUCT

recipe:
-cornstarch
-water
-vinegar
-glycerine

PACKAGING

3. WHAT'S NEXT?

rolled the mixture out so that it would become flatter

added coffee grounds, became drier and easier to break

Mango + old newspaper + water

cotton mixed with bioplastic

paper folded in small tray

Biodegradable paper made from food and paper waste that can be used for tableware and food packaging

further experimenting with making and using natural colour (from beetroot, avocado and onion peels) to create more attractive packaging, illustrate/print on them. Also to spread information and awareness about the impact of the food industry/food waste on the climate crisis and how to consume more sustainable

put seeds (plus extra nutrients) in the paper so that after use it can be planted and used to grow fruits/vegetables/spices

The first experiment I did was with making bioplastic, which is fairly easy. However, for the recipe I used no food waste was needed as a key ingredient. I also think that creating a bioplastic is chemically more challenging as well

stir in a pan while heating is. After it becomes clear and think spread out on a plate and let it dry