The Economic Times

Teenager from South Africa turned orange peels into cheap, biodegradable product that can help plants survive drought by 84%. She used just electricity and time

Typically, orange peels are thrown directly in the trash. Nonetheless, a girl from South Africa transformed kitchen waste into a solution for water shortages that could spell disaster for farmers. As reported by the BBC, Kiara Nirghin, a South African girl, tested kitchen waste to assess how well it can absorb and hold water.