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                                                                  GeRom        Bioplastics

Plastics is a big problem in the world. Every year around 5 billion plastic bags are used. Due to this we decided to create our own bioplastics.

If this topic is interesting to you, then have a look at our blog:

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How we did it

So we made experiments to create our own  recipe to make a bio-degradeable plastic product.

Here is a version of the recipe:

8g Starch
1g NaCl
200 ml 1% Glycerin
20 g Cellulose


We mixed all the ingredients in one pot, boiled it. Then we poured the final mixture onto a plate, this was to allow it to cool to room temperature. This gave the mixture the plastic properties we were aiming for.

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STRENGTHS

Our product’s main advantage is that the bioplastic allows the oxygen to pass through it and that way, the candy keeps fresh for a long time

• The bags are easy to transport    
• The candy dispenser is reusable 

 WEAKNESSES

• The thickness of the materials
•  The plastic is not waterproof (could also be a strenght) 

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 "Everything we do is making people aware of plastic pollution. In that way people’s points of view could be changed and why not they might embrace the idea of getting rid of conventional plastic."