Baltic Circular Threads Participants Explore Biomaterial Making

Estonian participants of the Baltic Circular Threads project visited the SÕÕR experimental lab to explore the potential of biomaterials in sustainable design.

During the meet-up, participants were introduced to innovative materials made from natural ingredients and explored their potential applications in design and product development.

They learned about the key components of biomaterials – fillers, binders, plasticizers, and liquids, along with optional additives that can be used to achieve specific material properties.

In the hands-on workshop, everyone had the opportunity to create their own biomaterial following a recipe, using coffee grounds as a filler. The experiment demonstrated how everyday waste materials and simple ingredients can be transformed into entirely new materials.