Student Innovation Challenge: Used Oil Paper Filters

TRANSFORM WASTE INTO OPPORTUNITY!

Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) and the University of Alberta are calling on creative students like you to design innovative solutions for recycling used oil paper filters!

The Challenge:

University of Alberta students are tasked with thinking outside the box to create a sustainable product or design using used oil paper filters. Provide a market-driven solution that can be scaled up by industry and drive circularity in the market!

How It Works:

Register your team and work together to submit your design proposal and detailed project plan. Proposals will be evaluated on innovation, market impact, and feasibility. Details to be defined at kickoff.

Prizes:

1st Place: $3,000
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place: $1,000

Info Session and Kickoff: January 16, at 6 pm
Where: Donadeo Innovation Centre For Engineering (ICE)
Room: Fred Pheasey Engineering Commons on the 8th floor
Sign-up Deadline: Extended to February 7th

Click here to register!

Questions can be directed to: engg.experiential.learning@ualberta.ca

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