Plant Power: Creating Bioplastic from Starch
CWSF · 2026 Environment & Climate Change
Overview
Plastic pollution is a major problem. Millions of tons of plastic are dumped in landfills each year and do not break down. Plastics also pollute oceans and harm marine life, and their production causes air and water pollution. In my project, I made bioplastics from potato, corn, and rice starch, tested different recipes, and evaluated water resistance and strength. Potato starch performed best. Early samples cracked, so I improved my methods. By reducing water, I made stronger samples. Finally, I created a prototype spoon, showing biodegradable utensils are possible.
Awards (1)
- Selected for CWSF 2026
Competition history
- CWSF 2026
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