Each group needs:

• 1 banana leaf
• 3-4 dried corn husks
• 1 plastic grocery store bag (students can bring from home; preferably a used bag)
• construction paper or newspaper
• 1 Biodegradable Packaging Worksheet for each student
• 2 clamps or 2-4 binder clips
• 1 trash can or box (with an opening such that banana leaves, corn husks, and plastic can be placed over the top and secured to the edges with clamps or binder clips)

For the class to share:

• weights (be able to measure from 1 to 25 lbs. or 0.5 to 15 kg)
• 1 laptop computer
• (optional) access to Microsoft Excel
• Weight Conversion Chart