Unrecognized Hazard: Used Oil Filters
West Branch Middle School
West Branch, IA
Problem: Environmental hazards caused by used oil filters being disposed of in household trash and ultimately landfills.
Solution: Public awareness campaign to educate the community about this environmental hazard.
The finalist teams were judged for the practicality of implementing their idea. The winning team received the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant to take back to their community to make their innovation a reality.
