Trash Challenge
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elkhardt, IN
Problem: Increasing amount of waste generated by businesses.
Solution: Recycling program designed specifically for offices.
At an awards ceremony held at Epcot at Walt Disney World, finalist teams receive $36,000 in savings bonds for their winning entries. The competition is geared toward middle school-age children, and gives kids experience in solving problems using the scientific process of exploring, analyzing and drawing conclusions.