Washington teenager wins $75,000 after creating sponge to trap salmon-killing tyre pollutant
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: July 30, 2026 at 09:59
๐ Summary
An eighteen-year-old student developed a jute waste sponge for pollution control. This innovation removes a toxic tire pollutant harming salmon in waterways. The biodegradable sponge offers a sustainable and low-cost filtration alternative. It effectively filters 6PPD-quinone and other contaminants from water. This project won a major science award for its environmental impact.