Hands-on Activities

“Let’s play with bioeconomy!”, BIOVOICES project

Mix

8 tablespoons of compost

4 tablespoons of flour

4 tablespoons of water

2 tablespoons of seeds (grass or wildflowers)

Shape the mixture into little balls

Let them dry for at least 24 hours

Seed balls: throw them to spread flowers!

This is a simple experiment but do not attempt it without an adult.

Link

https://bb4k.fvaweb.eu/en/index.html

Topics covered

Sustainability, climate change;

Relevance

Promoting sustainable activities and hobbies, supporting a homemade and no-plastic lifestyle.

Coffee scrub

Mix

2 tablespoons of used coffee grounds with 

1 tablespoon of oil (jojoba, olive or coconut)

Use it as a gentle scrub for your body and face!

This is a simple experiment but do not attempt it without an adult.

Link

https://www.biovoices.eu/book/concept/

Topics covered

Bioeconomy, sustainability, biodegradability, zero waste, beauty routine;

Relevance

Promoting sustainable activities and hobbies, supporting a homemade and no-plastic lifestyle.

Homemade biodegradable pots

Mix in a pan

2 tablespoons of crushed eggshells with

2 tablespoons of water,

3 tablespoons of cornstarch

1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar 

Then mix for a few minutes.

Put the pan on the stove and mix contents until it thickens

Mould the mixture around the Inside of an oven resistant cup

Bake it in the microwave (500 watt) for 3 minutes or in the oven (180° / 356°F) for 15 minutes.

This is a simple experiment but do not attempt it without an adult.

Link

https://bb4k.fvaweb.eu/en/index.html

Topics covered

Bioeconomy, sustainability, biodegradability, bio-based products;

Relevance

Promoting sustainable activities and hobbies, supporting a homemade and no-plastic lifestyle.

Biogas factory in a bottle

Half fill a glass bottle with water

Add

2 tablespoons of sugar

1 tablespoon of brewer’s yeast,

Cover with your hand and shake it!

Stretch a balloon over the neck of the bottle

After a few minutes…the balloon will blow up!

Why? Your balloon is filled up with biogas

This is a simple experiment but do not attempt it without an adult.

Link

https://bb4k.fvaweb.eu/en/index.html

Topics covered

Climate change, bioeconomy, sustainability, CO2 reduction;

Relevance

Promoting sustainable activities and hobbies, learning by doing.