1. MLF Can Carrier (Marine Life Friendly Can Carrier*) Justyn B. 13 Virginia *may be changed based on research

2. Problem  Problem:  Marine animals get caught in plastic carrier cases for cans, called yokes. The yokes are thrown away and cause harm to marine life.  Sea turtles think plastic trash is jellyfish, one of their favorite foods. The turtles get stuck in the plastic or eat it and choke. https://imgur.com/gallery/rx6aJtK

3. Solution  Solution:  Make a can carrier that will not hurt marine life when thrown out.  Make a container that biodegrades.  Make a container that animals will not get stuck in. http://www.classyplaques.com/The-Sea-Turtle-A-Picture-Of- Grace-And-Beauty-Address-Plaque-Blog/

4.  Possible Options  Eliminate plastic  Use material that will dissolve in water  Public education (3-cut campaign)  Previous Remedies  Public education  Use material that photodegrades (can take up to six months in direct sunlight; decades if in shade or underwater)  My Invention Improves on Past Ideas by:  Using biodegradable material (one that will degrades in six to eight weeks)  Does not require consumers to take action  Uses a design that animals are not as likely to get stuck in Past Options & Improvements

5. Prototype sketch

6. Prototype Side view Top view

7. Material Day one: no water Day nine: In water Biodegradable material, using plant based material *This project used material made by Folia ™, using 100 percent renewable and reclaimed resources

8.  Added a handle  No longer interconnected with string  Break-away design to avoid animals getting stuck Improvement to prototype OriginalImprovement

9. Testing Old design to new design Original : interconnected with strings Improvement: added handle, and tear away design

10.  Sell to manufacturers of sodas and other beverages that use plastic yokes.  Advertise to general public so people will know to purchase products using the carrier.  This will also boost sale rates for the companies investing in the carrier because it is better for marine life and the environment. Marketing