Her project, which was entitled, "Environmentally Conscientious Method of Using Apis Mellifera Wax and Copernicia Cerifera Wax to Create a Biodegradable Polystyrene," explained how Chipetine to develop a biodegradable plastic. More than 160 9th and 10th grade public and private school students in Nassau County were given the opportunity to present their science research projects to judges. An award ceremony was held on April 18.
