A STEM students from Calaca Senior High School in Batangas have developed a groundbreaking solution to two pressing problems: waste management and power shortages. Their innovative solution, a solar-powered waste disposal unit doubles as a mobile phone charger.
The device harnesses the sun's energy to power the waste disposal mechanism and simultaneously charge phones. this dual functionality makes it a practical and environmentally friendly solution, especially during power outages.
Joemark Gumapac, the school's research coordinator, expressed immense pride in the students' achievement. "We are incredibly impressed by the students' talent and the potential impact of their invention," he said. "It's both useful and beneficial to the environment."
Team leader Heart Cabello demonstrated the device's simple operation in a video. By inserting an empty plastic bottle and flipping a switch, the unit activates, generating solar power to charge a connected phone. Constructed from wood and equipped with solar panels, sensors, timers, and other components, the device took two months to develop.
Inspired by the local litter problem, the students collaborated with electronics and engineering experts to transform their idea into reality. The collaborated plastic bottles will be sold to junk shops, with the proceeds funding the school's environmental initiatives.
Research adviser Love Legaspi emphasized the project's significance in addressing waste management concerns. "Given the critical importance of waste management today, it's essential for everyone to contribute to environmental protection," Legaspi said. "This charging station is a great example of how innovation can encourage people to get involved."
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