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The teams’ findings showed an extraordinary revival of plant and animal life, with many native species flourishing in the soil enriched by decomposing orange peels. The presence of a robust canopy and an abundance of biodiversity provided evidence that the initial project, despite its intended purpose of waste disposal, had inadvertently spurred a remarkable ecological renaissance.
Lena's findings began to turn heads, and she reached out to Dr. Maria Walker, ensuring her legacy would be recognized as integral to this unexpected transformation. Together, they published research that suggested the orange peels had acted as a natural catalyst in the regeneration of the forest, opening discussions around the potential of organic waste recycling.