Three Norwin seniors earned top honors in a national poster competition by the Industrial Scrap Metal and Recycling Industry.
Emily Arendas, Megan Potthoff, and Heather Smarick were winners with their poster that focused on on redesigning paper plates for increased recyclability. They proposed innovative changes such as alterations to the product’s packaging, incorporation of a removable bio-based layer, and including a reuse text reminder directly on the plates.
The students, accompanied by their families, were awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas for the recent International ISRI Convention where advancements in recycling and sustainability were discussed.
Joyce Muchoney, Norwin’s AP environmental science instructor, said that “it’s inspiring to see our students not only embracing the principles of sustainability but actively contributing innovative solutions to real-world challenges.”
Several other Norwin High School students received honorable mentions. Kira Phipps and Lauren Sevin proposed a redesigned glass bottle, while Natalee Betani and Sydney Reiter focused on enhancing the recyclability of coffee pods. Arnav Bedekar, Noah Mulac, and Ethan Hall explored improvements in packing materials,
