Eat. Save. Make. Learn how food waste can become biomaterial

Workshop program:

• Introduction on Reflow and Centrinno by Comune di Milano – Rossana Torri & Liat Rogel
• Biomaterials: ingredients, processes, potential, implementation, application and impact
• Examples of start-ups and SMEs working with biomaterials focused on design and fashion
• Q&A

16th December: 10.00-17.00 theory + hands-on activity

• Theoretical:
• • Introduction to biomaterials and Materiom vision.
  • Design of biomaterial via ingredients identified: Prepare biopolymers selected and discuss the role of each component in the biomaterial.( i.e. Structural Matrix + Reinforcing material + Plasticisers)
• Making: 
  • Recipe 1 – Gelatin-based bioplastic & variations
  • Recipe 2 – Cellulose-based bioplastic & variations
  • Recipe 3 – Starch-based bioplastic & variations
  • Recipe 4 – Combination with local waste
  • Recipe 5- Other Seaweed-based biopolymers

17th December: 10.00-13.00 troubleshooting and digital fabrication

• Review Materials Day Before
• • • Analysing resulting materials & troubleshooting guidelines.

• Theoretical Content:

• • • Biomaterials and Digital Fabrication
    • (Biomaterials making tools & Standardized testing + Documenting)

• Q&A & Closing

The talk will be held in English. Access to the event is allowed only to persons holding the Covid19 Super Green Pass certification (in digital or paper format).

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