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February 4, 2020

Our world is producing a lot of waste at an alarming rate.  Engineers and scientists are using green chemistry to invent sustainable solutions for our daily needs.  One focus is on reducing single-use plastic waste by turning to bio-materials. In this activity, we will be creating edible bio-plastic from algae products and looking at the chemistry behind the reaction.

BC Curriculum Ties: Green Chemistry (Grade 11), Applications of Organic Chemistry (Grade 11), Sustainability of systems (Grade 9)

Please sign up here.  Sign up deadline is Monday, February 17