Biodegradable Water Bottles: The Perfect Alternative That Helps Land And Sea
Monday, June 30, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM · 1 hr. 30 min. (America/Chicago)
Poster
Global Education, Collaboration and Perspectives
Information
We aim to create an eco-friendly water bottle made from coconut shells, reinforced with cornstarch and acacia gum, effectively preventing leaks. This biodegradable and compostable bottle will not pollute the land or harm marine life, contributing to a cleaner planet and protecting animals from the waste we generate daily.
Outline
By attending our presentation of the project, participants will learn about the impact of plastic pollution on the environment and wildlife, as well as the sustainable solutions they can adopt. They will become familiar with the innovative materials that make up our product and the concept of a circular economy. Additionally, they will take away inspiration and practical tools to contribute to sustainability in their daily lives. To engage the audience and convince them that our product has a good quality, we propose to make them create a small prototype of the bottle themselves by providing the necessary materials and guided step by step instructions to do it. This way, they will be able to see the product's effectiveness and experience the process of sustainable innovation, fostering their commitment to environmental protection. If all goes as planned, this presentation could last from 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Supporting research
Hernández, M. (2017). Los mexicanos tiran 90 millones de botellas a calles, bosques, ríos y mares cada año. Gestores de Residuos. https://gestoresderesiduos.org/noticias/los-mexicanos-tiran-90-millones-de-botellas-a-calles-bosques-rios-y-mares-cada-ano
Portal Ambiental. (2021). 80% de la basura marina es plástico, sobre todo bolsas y botellas. https://www.portalambiental.com.mx/sabias-que/20210610/80-de-la-basura-marina-es-plastico-sobre-todo-bolsas-y-botellas
Nairobi. (2023). Primer Día Internacional de Cero Desechos fortalece las iniciativas para reducir residuos. Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA). https://www.unep.org/es/noticias-y-reportajes/comunicado-de-prensa/primer-dia-internacional-de-cero-desechos-fortalece-las
Greenpeace. (2023). Llenamos al mundo de basura, ¿y ahora qué? https://www.greenpeace.org/colombia/blog/issues/contaminacion/llenamos-al-mundo-de-basura-y-ahora-que/
National Geographic. (2022). Países del mundo que acumulan más residuos peligrosos. https://www.nationalgeographic.com.es/mundo-ng/paises-mundo-que-acumulan-mas-residuos-peligrosos_18100
Attendee Accounts
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGm4ZJY5Ms/A9wY54e5E_r92M0YC40dlg/edit?ui=eyJEIjp7IlAiOnsiQiI6ZmFsc2V9fX0
Content Community
ISTELive
Subject Area
ScienceSocial Studies or History
Grade Level
PK-12
Audience
TeacherTeacher DevelopmentTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In Person
ISTE Standards
Students: Global Collaborator: Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.Students: Innovative Designer: Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems.Students: Knowledge Constructor: Use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices useful
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: PC
Presenter Type
Student presentation
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No
