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2. Week 02

Summary

The project is to create a mold to produce a biomaterial in twoo steps 1. Create the mold 2. Together with my local instructor and colleagues cook my own material and pour it into the molds

The task

I decided to use recycled material for the moulding. Recipe and method we used was made from The secrets of bioplastic (link below)

THE SECRETS OF BIOPLASTIC book

Reflection

  1. Sustainable Practices in Teaching

** Past Sustainable Practices:** * We have not incorporated sustainable practices enough by reusing materials, minimizing waste, but materials are expensive so we try to use as little as possible.

Areas for Improvement

  • Reduce reliance on single-use materials.
  • Introduce activities that explicitly teach environmental awareness.

  • Digital Fabrication and Sustainability Supporting

    Sustainability

    Digital fabrication can promote sustainability by: * Allowing precise material use to minimize waste. * Encouraging the design and repair of items instead of disposal. * Using recycled materials for projects.

    Actions to Promote Sustainability in Digital Fabrication: * Choose eco-friendly materials like recycled plastic, cardboard or wood. * Optimize designs to use less material. Reuse leftover materials for future projects.

  • Readiness for a Mindset Change

    School Readiness Change is possible, but there may be resistance due to a lack of awareness or resources. Schools need a clear plan and examples of success to foster acceptance.

    Getting Stakeholder Support

  • Involve parents, administrators, and community partners by showing how changes benefit students.

  • Seek grants or partnerships to fund initiatives.

  • Share success stories from other schools as inspiration.

    Training Structure for Teachers

  • Introduction: Explain the benefits of sustainable and digital fabrication practices.

  • Hands-On Workshops: Teach basic digital fabrication skills and sustainability principles.
  • Lesson Integration: Show how to apply these concepts in regular classes.
  • Ongoing Support: Provide resources, mentoring, and opportunities to share progress.

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