Litter Bug  ISTF Project # 08-1975

Problem

Project Number: 08-1975

 

NCT Category: Environmental Quality - Pollution Control  

 

Title:” Litter Bug

 

Grade Grouping: Middle School

 

Sponsor Type: SECME

 

Problem/Research Statement:

Everyday, people around the world are polluting our Earth with wrappers, bottles, and paper. Air pollution is when substances are acquired in the air and provoke harm to humans and the environment. Water pollution is the contamination of bodies of water which can be harmful to organisms and plants.

 

Project Solution Statement:

Carbon-based composite for airplane construction and filters to reduce gas emissions would reduce air pollution. Prevention of ocean dumping and radio-active wastes would reduce water pollution. Use of PCB’s, methyl mercury and synthetic materials are other methods of reducing pollution.

 

2009  Norland Middle School      CAT Team 08-1975,  2/19/2009     Project Advisor:  Wajahat Quadri