Make your own bioplastic (extended version)

[Brunz1844]

Great video, great concept, Keep up the good work but get off your Dad's table saw

[arsd1]

There's some debate that the silicone heat pad and spatula may not be biodegradable. Go with the aluminum foil and a wooden stick.

[eamaeguardo]

is it okay for banana trunks as starch based for plastics?

[darthom]

Thanks for the post. Also, the bloopers were hysterical.

[acrock21]

can you make it "jello" like and stretchy? what im thinking of is like those hand shape toys with a string. you can buy out of a bubble gum machine they're all stretchy, and what not they stick to things. idk how you'd get it to stick to things. maybe adding sugar ? but would be a bad mixture and change the formula too much ?

[gretag123]

Hi, me and my team made a green bioplastic for the science fair, but your's is better, please help me to make it better

[gretag123]

you're really handsome brandon cho che

[VerschiedenesArts]

Maybe a stupid question, but since there a different types of glycerin would pure glycerin from CVS work? and Tapioca makes it clear right?

[greenplasticsnet]

@VerschiedenesArts Glycerin from CVS works BUT be careful to not use too much! Most recipes call for a glycerin SOLUTION, which is a mix of pure glycerin with water. Check out our website for some more detailed articles about how to get the right proportions! If you use too much pure glycerin, it will end up gooey. :(

[VerschiedenesArts]

@greenplasticsnet Thanks for your response. Also did you just use regular Red Mill Tapioca flour?

[VerschiedenesArts]

@greenplasticsnet one more question. If you can make clay out of newspaper wouldn't you be able to make a plastic out of newspaper?

[poper343343]

Is this eatable?

[greenplasticsnet]

@poper343343 No, it's not edible and it won't dissolve in water. The process of cooking it really does "plasticize" it. It simply remains biodegradable over time when it's exposed to the elements.

[introchorus27]

Sir, I have many questions about it. Do you have any contact information so that i can contact you. I'm having this as a project in our school.

[greenplasticsnet]

@introchorus27 Go to our website and check out some of the articles there, and they may be able to answer your questions! But if not, feel free to email us through the website as well.

[WhiteDragonTile]

can you use regular flower or does it have to be starch? is it water proof? does it have a tendency to melt or break easily?

[o0konnichiwa0o]

@WhiteDragonTile

Don't you mean "flour"

and to make bioplastic it hast to be starch, after the making this the bioplastic is waterproof and you may wash it.

[greenplasticsnet]

@o0konnichiwa0o No, starch is different from flour. you should be able to buy a product called "starch" at the store. Also, you will be able to wash the finished result but it will erode over time if exposed to moisture for long periods.

[chorns78]

Bioplastic doesn't take away food from people. That so many people lack enough food is a system failure. All 7 billion people can stand in an area the size of Los Angeles. 75% of Earth is the mostly unused sea. We can build kilometers up into the sky and kilometers down into Earth. Space is not an issue. Earth has a resource management problem - not a resource problem.

[nightmareaja]

@chorns78 well spoken!

[slkslkbkbk]

can i use this to make my fishing lures?

[Alphasys]

Since this is biodegradable plastic, I'm concerned what environments this can be used in, or otherwise put, what will trigger degradation of this plastic?

[ankursharma309]

i am awaiting a reply from u eagerly.

plz answer

[ankursharma309]

Hello, I really appreciate your effort to make these videos.

But i was thinking of making corn plastic utensils (glass, plate, knife etc.). I would really want some tips from u. do i need molds. If i put the materials in a mold after cooking to let it dry, is it going to work. will i have plastic in shape of the mold. what should be the proportion of glycerin:vinegar if i want my plastic to be hard and not very flexible.

thanks

[greenplasticsnet]

@punkheadpri In this project, like with most starch plastics, it means both! The polymer used in this plastic is starch, which comes from plants (usually potatoes or corn), and so it is made from biological materials. And, the end result that you get is biodegradable.

[beccajgriffith]

Thanks Man. I learned a few things. i appreciate that. 

[Mads627]

that phone call looked completely planned

[jomie1000]

can i make a hard plastic out of starch? is there any way can i make it hard faster?

[jea1996]

What was that red mat called again?

[early1900s]

Bio-Snot lol - On a serious note, you could use the plastic you impregnated with gause (or however you spell it) to make wind turbine blades or similar!

[LootableCorpse]

You didn't use any glycerin, so its not a necessary ingredient for making bioplastic?

[dynovision]

thanks!!!



[mabsXramos]

does the plastic decay? if it does, how long will it take?

[marcuspinson]

did anyone else realise how easily this can be made explosive

[dyanne052595]

what's the best way to dry this and the best material to dry it on?

[Voodoofox3]

wats the song on ur cuts with the words or wateva

[geektrailers1]

Would it harm you if you eat it?

[MegaFoot69]

if i was molding something in silicon and i poured the hot bioplastic into the cast would it melt it, get stuck, or will that work out

[ASTr9fg]

what cind of glycerin did you use because i went to store and they had tons of them.

[49mohT]

Does the plastic decay after a while? Is it water resistant and does it melt when it's exposed to sunlight?

[valtesing001]

This truly helps!

[lacusicusi]

how can I make it so it can be poured in a mold... yours looks like too thick for that

[early1900s]

You're a flippin' genius! Good video, I'll need to try this!

[VerschiedenesArts]

It may be more environmentally friendly, but we have to used starch which is made from plants. Especially wheat and corn. If we switch our focus from petroleum to corn or wheat starch we will need space to grow extra corn or wheat, and that's kind of hypocritical because we can't feed 2/3 of the world.

[greenplasticsnet]

@VerschiedenesArts You make a great point! But that is why a lot of research in the last 2-3 years has been in making bioplastic from NON-FOOD sources, like algae and (believe it or not) cashew SHELLS! We have a couple of articles about these new types of bioplastic made from non-food sources on our website.. you should check them out!

[pyrosimple]

7:53 - R-candy? : )

[pyrosimple]

Does it shrink when drying?

[49mohT]

The thicker the layer the harder the plastic or do you need to add something to make it non-flexible...? Please answer! Thanks a ton!

[greenplasticsnet]

@49mohT To make it harder or less flexible, you really want to change the ratio of polymer and plasticizer: use less plasticizer to make harder plastic. We have specific recipes for harder / thicker bioplastic on our website!

[mississippibushcraft]

it did not work

[greenplasticsnet]

@mississippibushcraft So what did you do wrong?

[xjordanx232]

can u make like a bio jelly or bio gel like sylicone?

[TheAlphaPyro]

Does anyone know how to make this plastic not shrink so much when it is dried? Or perhaps something that could be changed or added to make it a thermoplastic?

[FlshDstryer73]

@TheAlphaPyro Not sure, but slowing down the cooling time by keeping it in a hot, then warm, then cool environment, then the shrinkage shouldn't be as bad

[mrkhristoff]

nice vid,could i use it to make a rc car boby?...would it degrade after a few months if so what could i add to it,to keep it from shape shifting

[HeLpLOstGOdAny1]

@greenplasticsnet

You've got a dislike there sunshine! Rockerfeller's not a happy bunny with you threatening his billion$ on his barrel$  .. ... .

Anyway fantastic vid- go for it

[EmilDur1945]

is there some kind of spray i can use on my molds, so they dont get stuk together?

[shewillvideo]

how much does all the materials cost?

[boomkaE]

Ok,I used 80% vinegar (80%vinegar,20%H2O,0% something else) (with more water),mixed corn and potato starch,ordinary glycerin,and distilled water.Everything goes well but I dont get really clear gel.When it dries its a bit yellow (but transparent if its thin).I also dont really like its performances.Can I somehow make it more liquid before pouring it.(I would like to reinforce it with bandage inside.)I am planning to use it in modeling so it needs to be light and strong (or flexible).

[Myrandomnesscat]

Seems the only way my plastic is gonna dry is by blow-drying it :/.

[mayelaine2]

I'm having some trouble with this, it seems like the amount of water is too little for all the stuff i put in... at 3:54 did you add some more water? My just sticks and becomes clumpy

[VolkgartenBySquirrel]

Completed despite the outrageous slings and arrows - well done!

[MrPadrecito007]

Hello my work did not result as shown in the Video Tutorial.

Something is wrong, I hope to correct my mistake, what I did is:

Mix a tablespoon of water, glycerin, wine vinegar, and cornstarch. I did boil until the mixture becomes transparent white.

Result: I hope two days until it finishes dry. I put soaked in water and is easy to shred with fingers. It does not seem plastic. I hope to answer. especially do I have to do to dry quickly and is really plastic.

[kyleman199O]

Hello greenplastisnet, I am looking for a ratio of ingredients for a durable plastic that Is not as flexible, but still, wont break when I hit something with it. Would I use no Glycerin at all? or do you need at least some Glycerin for it to work? I am experimenting different materials for a cheap plastic katana.

[greenplasticsnet]

Check out our website for detailed instructions and recipe on how to make algae-based plastic.

Do you want to make an instructional video for us and make a little money? Contact us and we'll talk about how!

[candchocookie]

is this soluble in water? :)

[greenplasticsnet]

@candchocookie No, it is not.

[greenplasticsnet]

We are re-opening our competition for new "Make Your Own Bioplastic" videos! If you are a student and are interested in making a video for us, check out the website in the "Videos" section.

[sSyreNe21]

what kind of glycerin is that?

crude glycerin?...pls reply..anyone..

im begging u!!!

[sSyreNe21]

can i use corn starch?...pls tell me..

[theRYNchannel]

also can you mold it easily

[theRYNchannel]

if you make it thicker, like maybe a cm, will it be flexible

[grenadesonfire]

Dude, that was some seriously awesome chemistry, I took it for two years and didn't even think of this. One question: Would this stick to paper such as cardstock?

[amaruquispe]

genial, que bueno que aprendi inglés en mi adolescencia, gracias amigo!!!

[r3bol]

Are there any variations to this recipe that would make the plastic more flexible, like slightly rubbery for example.

[LustrousLady]

well done.

[mrjonhicks]

Don't use it to build an oil tanker...

[DiabloUniverse]

I had some trouble drying this stuff.

after 24 hours it is still wet.

I put it in the oven at 170 degrees Fahrenheit for about 4 hours and it dried.

It lost much of its size.

it adheres to foil and is impossible to peel the plastic from the foil without the plastic ripping.

I took a few pieces of the plastic and immersed them in water.

they instantly start to get soft and when leaving them in water for only about a minute they start to break apart.

so YES. this stuff DOES dissolve in water.

[shmika1000]

this is amazing and very helpful, thank you

[DiabloUniverse]

Little problem here...

I just made a batch and after 24 hours it is as wet as the moment I poured it.

Will it ever dry?

You claim that you can make it as thin or thick as you want.

I just poured it on tinfoil and did not spread it at all. It all evened out and it is a puddle only a couple of millimeters thick.

I used the exact measurements and ingredients listed in the video which were purchased fresh and are not expired.

I even used tapioca starch and also used bottled distilled water.

[recoil404]

interesting, good job

[macrumpton]

Very cool. A few questions Can you remelt the plastic to reform it into a different shapes? How strong is the potato starch plastic compared to regular plastics? Finally, can you use the starchy water from boiling potatoes for the starch?

[PiNkFrOsTiNg55]

is it hard to clean? like the pot, wouldi it ruin the pot? what kind of glycerin is it?

[PiNkFrOsTiNg55]

is it hard to clean? like the pot, wouldi it ruin the pot? what kind of glycerin is it?

[PiNkFrOsTiNg55]

is it hard to clean? like the pot, wouldi it ruin the pot? what kind of glycerin is it?

[bishonenboy]

The problem with bioplastics is the same one with ethanol- it puts massive demands on the majority of the worlds food supply.

To convert to ethanol/bio plastics AND keep people from starving, you're looking at more industrial farming and more genetically modified plants.

Conversely and contrary to popular bias, fossil fuels from cradle to grave are pretty clean. And it saved the whales!

[cool70200]

very nice, thx

[readmedottext]

Great video. Best instructions for corn starch plastic that I have seen, yet.

[pupilsactionparty]

is this biodegradable? thnx ;D

[kcihcx]

I think so.

[greenplasticsnet]

Yes. But that doesn't mean it will dissolve or anything... just that if you put it in with compost, it will eventually get broken down by microbes and turn into soil.

[JehuMcSpooran]

is there something you can add to it if you don't want it biodegradable, like if you wanted to make the compost bid out of it or say, clothing or car parts?

[modernclics]

@greenplasticsnet

that's more than enough

[PenguinPartyTime]

I think I love you! You just gave my best friend and me the solution to our problems for our next science project :D THANK YOU SO MUCH! XD

[easycashfactory]

this kid just change my life..

[Pyrostix]

thank you

[mademliz]

how can we form it into plastic bag?? something we can put anything... the one we usually see in the grocery stores...

[bishonenboy]

@mademliz

You could possibly brush it over a form.

Look up how they make ballons on "How its Made"

[cliffatsea]

a very nice video and extremely nicely done : :) Congrats !!!

[thegodlyone101]

um I tried it and all I got was a ball of white stuff any tips?

[Sutch74]

Thank you for posting. Does anyone know of any non-food plant from which the suitable starch or cellulose could be derived to produce bioplastics? I have heard of hemp being used for more durable applicaitions.

[windkobra]

so if this princeable can be applyed to making martial arts euiptment/weapons. i currenly run a company that supplys security to people. my point being what would i have to do to make this hard enough to put an cutting edge to it? please let me know.

[krocktakk]

awesome !!

how could you do that

it's incredible !!

but please tell me the materials of the recipe

and the measure of them

i can't understand some words...

[metropolitianAnshin]

wow!