The Economic Times

An 18-year-old Washington student turned plant waste into a pollution-fighting sponge. Tests showed it removed up to 80% of chemical killing Salmon

A talented eighteen-year-old student has developed groundbreaking biodegradable filters using jute waste fibers. These remarkable sponges efficiently extract toxic substances from road runoff, achieving an impressive eighty percent reduction in pollutants as confirmed by laboratory analysis. This eco-friendly innovation demands far less energy and financial investment to manufacture, garnering the young inventor significant recognition at a prestigious competition.