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Aoife PucchioStyrofoam - A Problem We Need to (dis)-SolveA.B. Lucas S.S.<\/h3>\r\nExpanded Polystyrene (EPS), or Styrofoam, takes up 30% of average landfills. Currently, only 1% of EPS is recycled (Recycling Styrofoam, 2009). EPS dissolves in d-Limonene, an oil extracted from the rinds of citrus fruits. By developing a prototype process for municipalities involving on-site dissolving depots, EPS can be efficiently transported in solution to a centralized facility for recycling into a highly reusable plastic.\r\n
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Award<\/th>\r\nValue<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
The Manning Innovation Achievement Award\r\nSponsor: Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation<\/td>\r\n$500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Manning Young Canadian Innovation Award and also receive an additional $3000 towards their post-secondary education.\r\nSponsor: Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation<\/td>\r\n$4000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Excellence Award - Senior\r\nGold Medal\r\nSponsor: Youth Science Canada<\/td>\r\n$250<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Dalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship\r\nSenior Gold Medallist - $5000 Entrance Scholarship\r\nSponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science<\/td>\r\n$5000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance Award\r\nSenior Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship\r\nSponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver)<\/td>\r\n$4000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarship\r\nSenior Gold Medallist - $5000 Entrance Scholarship\r\nSponsor: University of Manitoba<\/td>\r\n$5000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship\r\nSenior Gold Medallist - $4,000 Entrance Scholarship\r\nSponsor: University of Ottawa<\/td>\r\n$4000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Western University Scholarship\r\nGold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship\r\nSponsor: Western University<\/td>\r\n$4000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Biography<\/h3>\r\nMy name is Aoife Pucchio and I am a grade 11 student at A. B. Lucas Secondary School. Ever since I was a child, I have had a passion for the environment, nature, and camping. I enjoy canoe tripping every summer, my longest being an 18-day trip! The idea for my project was inspired by my love for the environment and a desire to help solve the looming issue of climate change. My project ties together my passion for science with my interest in the environment. My other hobbies include playing the flute, violin, and piano, as well as being a member of my school\u2019s concert choir. I love swimming, reading good books, and travelling.\r\n\t","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11964","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t