TED: A young inventor's plan to recycle Styrofoam | Ashton Cofer

TED: A young inventor's plan to recycle Styrofoam | Ashton Cofer

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11th Grade - University

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The video describes a student's journey in a science project aimed at recycling Styrofoam into activated carbon. It begins with a fire incident during an experiment, leading to the exploration of Styrofoam waste issues. The team hypothesizes using Styrofoam's carbon for water filtration. Despite failures, they succeed, earning recognition and planning further development.

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What was the initial problem that the team faced with their science project?

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How did the team come up with the idea for their project?

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What were some of the failures the team experienced during their experiments?

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What was the breakthrough that led to the successful creation of activated carbon?

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What are the environmental benefits of the team's project?

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What recognition did the team receive for their project?

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What lesson did the team learn about failure and perseverance?

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