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Waste for Waste: Get a Hair Cut, Save a Beach

CSEF · 2011 Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)

Jennifer D. Pena · Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger, Fresno County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine what type of human hair absorbs crude oil from salt and or fresh water the most. Methods/Materials Nylon stockings, crude oil, iodized salt, water, plastic containers, barrel, beaker, measuring cups, gloves, apron Place nylon stocking stuffed with human hair of one variety and place in plastic container with crude oil Results The brunette hair soaked up the most crude oil from the salt and fresh water. Conclusions/Discussion My results supported my hypothesis, indecating the brunette hair would soak up the most crude oil. While researching, i was enlightened about the dangerous effects of oil spills and the chain reaction they cause.

Summary statement

Using human hair to soak up crude oil from water.

Help received

Local hair shoppes helped collect hair; Mother helped take pictures; Grandfater helped with oil disposal.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2011 Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) · Entry J1019

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