# Homemade Bioplastic Bag

This recipe shows how to make a biodegradable bag using gelatin bioplastic.

- Total time: 5 min
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 20 g gelatine
- 60 ml water
- 500 ml water
- 5 g pectin
- 5 ml glycerin
- 1 food colour

## Instructions

1. Hydrate 20g of gelatine with 60ml of water.
2. Simmer 500ml of water in a glass pot over a gas stove.
3. Add 5g of pectin, 5ml of glycerin and food coloring to the simmering water.
4. Pour the mix into a silicone mould and let it dry for three days at room temperature.
5. Unmold the bioplastic sheet.
6. Cut and fold the sheet to assemble the bag using a heat sealer.
7. Trim excess plastic.

## Equipment

- spoon
- measuring cup
- glass container
- glass pot
- gas stove
- silicone mould
- cutter
- ruler
- heat sealer

## Source

- Original video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh_KwJcQT6k
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/88a6379d-23b1-4b3e-a7bf-8a1d481d1949
- Extracted: 2025-05-01

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