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Teen Invents Biodegradable Plastic, Wins Earth Prize
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An 18-year-old Irish student, Arya Satheesh, has revolutionized the fight against microplastics with her invention, Eco Purge, a biodegradable plastic that not only degrades safely but also releases enzymes to eliminate existing microplastics. Satheesh, who moved to Ireland from India, won the top Earth Prize for 2026 in the biological and ecological sciences category, securing $100,000 in funding. She plans to scale up enzyme production and study biotechnology, aiming to create real products like packaging and compost bags. Public voting for the global winner begins April 18th on the Earth Prize site.
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