Vera just made sunscreen and plastic biodegradable—sunbathers and sea turtles can finally share the ocean in peace.
Teen Discovers Coconut Fungi Can Filter Plastic and Sunscreen From Sea—And Wins Science Fair
Vera Wang, a senior at Kaiser High School in Honolulu, discovered fungi in coconut husks that can break down sunscreen and plastics. Her ocean filter, inspired by Polynesian weaving and made from coconut waste, earned multiple awards at the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair, qualifying her for the International Science and Engineering Fair in Arizona.
Source: Teen Discovers Coconut Fungi Can Filter Plastic and Sunscreen From Sea—And Wins Science Fair — Good News Network
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