Proposal - growing bioplastic

SITUATION

Proposal Name: growing bioplastic

Initiated By: name

Submission date: date

Background: The photosynthetic marine acheaobacterium Rhodopsuedomomas synthesises the bioplastic PHB (polyhydroxybutrylate) under conditions of food stress. PHB can be up to 56% of the dry weight of the bacteria, can can be harvested by bursting the filtered bacteria with fresh water then washing and filtering with hot water and alcohol.

PHB is a useful bioplastic - it can be cast, 3d-printed, or softened in boiling water and used as a sealant or caulking material. It can be readily re-melted and recycled, or composted with other organic materials.

Being able to grow PHB plastic in bottles on the deck of a boat (or the roof of a remote cabin) sounds rather useful.

PHB can also be used to produce synthetic diesel.

Being a marine organism, Rhodopsuedomomas loves salt water. Maximum PHB yields are produced when Rhodopsuedomomas has an excess of carbon and nitrogen but a shortage of phosphorus. Human urine is admirably suited to providing the required ratio of N/P, in bioavailable form. Carbon can be sourced from the atmosphere, or carbon compounds could be added in solution for faster growth. Rhodopsuedomomas does not like sugar, but does like acetates (from vinegar?). Further research required.

More to follow

Summary of proposed changes: order Rhodopsuedomomas culture. Recruit my sister. Brew Rhodopsuedomomas under various conditions. Harvest and extract in various ways. Weigh. Use to fix stuff. Test. Write up results.

How will this proposal advance the objectives of the Association? see Purposes of the Association

What direct or indirect conflicts of interest does the initiating member or any other member have in this proposal? is there anything we should know about your connection to this?

Will or might this proposal lead to the Association trading while insolvent? you are responsible for making sure your proposal won't run up debts or other liabilities

What are the proposal's effects on other legal, reputational or financial risks? think broadly

TIMINGS

What date would the proposed project begin? date

What date would it be in useful operation? date

What date would it be retired? date

RESOURCES

What resources will it require? Money, materials, labour etc.

For each resource,

• Will it be donated? By the initiating member, or another person?
• if it will not be donated, can it be supplied from goods on hand?
• if not, can it be purchased with existing Association funds?
• if none of these, who will be called on to pay for it?
• Can the required labour be sourced internally via the TaskMarket ?
• if not, can the required labour be recruited as members?
• if not, how will they be paid?

Will the project require its own bank account?

If yes, who will be registered to authorise transactions?

What planned activities will the project require?

What contingent activities will the project require?

METHOD

Step by step plan, with contingencies, and operating instructions

OUTCOMES

What resources and knowledge will the project produce?