18-year-old's plastic-to-water system earns her a $100,000 scholarship

An 18-year-old student has won a $100,000 scholarship for inventing a system that turns plastic waste into drinking water. The system, called 'The Empowered Flower', uses a combination of heat and pressure to convert plastic waste into clean water.

The invention has gained international attention and has the potential to address both plastic pollution and water scarcity issues worldwide.