This is an ongoing investigation on bioplastic formulas and their pigmentation. The purpose of this experimental research is to map out a complete chromatic chart of pigmented bioplastics, demonstrating how any hue can be achieved naturally and sustainably.
Bioplastics are completely biobased and biodegradable materials with numerous applications, dissimilar from conventional plastics in that they are not petroleum-based. Largely made of plants, algae, and other organic sources, bioplastics are environmentally sustainable and capable of offsetting our carbon footprint: As plants and algae go through their life cycle, they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen; therefore materials derived from these organisms are inherently carbon negative as they sequester carbon from the atmosphere instead of emitting more into it.
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List of All Formulas:
In chromatic order:
B/W
- BLACK
Made with: Manitoba Starch; Agar; Glycerol;
Acetic Acid; Active Carbon
- WHITE
Made with: Starch F.U.; Agar; Glycerol
Made with: Starch F.U.; Agar; Glycerol; Calcium Carbonate
Made with: Starch F.U.; Agar; Glycerol; Lignin; Cellulose
Made with: Starch F.U.; Glycerol; Acetic Acid
RGBY
- RED
Made with: Manitoba Starch; Agar; Glycerol;
Acetic Acid; Blueberry Juice
- GREEN
Made with: Manitoba Starch;
Starch F.U.; Agar; Glycerol;
Acetic Acid; Spirulina
- BLUE
Made with: Manitoba Starch; Iodised Salt; Agar; Glycerol; Acetic Acid; Spirulina
- YELLOW
Made with: Manitoba Starch; Agar; Glycerol; Acetic Acid; Curcumin
OTHERS
- TRANSLUCENT
Made with: Tapioca Starch; Agar; Glycerol
- SKIN TONES
Made with: Manitoba Starch; Agar; Glycerol; Acetic Acid
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