Make your Own Bio-Plastic Workshop

Join Katya at Biotech without Borders for a hands-on workshop where science meets sustainability! In this session, you’ll learn how to make your own bioplastics using everyday pantry staples like agar, starch, and other accessible ingredients. Guided by a facilitator, participants will explore the basics of material science, experiment with different recipes, and create eco-friendly alternatives to conventional plastics.

This workshop is perfect for curious minds, DIY enthusiasts, educators, or anyone interested in sustainable living and green innovation. No prior experience required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy!

By the end, you’ll leave with samples of your homemade bioplastic, recipe sheets to try at home, and a deeper understanding of how small experiments can spark big ideas for a more sustainable future.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to bioplastics and their role in reducing waste
• Demonstration of simple recipes using common ingredients
• Guided, hands-on experimentation
• Premade by instructor take-home samples and resources for further exploration

Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, teaching, or creative science projects, this workshop offers an engaging and practical way to rethink the materials we use every day.

*Kids interested in participating need to be accompanied by a guardian

About the instructor: https://katyabloomberg.com/

Info: Overview of bioplastics and their role in sustainability

Info: Step-by-step process of making bioplastics with agar and starch

Info: Participants experiment with recipes and create their own samples

Info: Share results, tips, and ideas for at-home projects

Info: Take-home resources and samples

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