The following might be a worthwhile project for your
environmentally-conscious kids, youth group, etc.
(from Al Krigman)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest
that challenges filmmakers to produce short, creative videos that highlight
the “Three Rs” of individual consumption: reduce, reuse, and recycle. The
agency is accepting submissions for the contest, called “Our Planet, Our
Stuff, Our Choice,” through Feb. 16.
Entries should be either 30 or 60 seconds in length. The video should
creatively promote steps individuals and organizations can take to minimize
negative environmental impacts within their communities on the following
topics:
* Reducing and reusing
* Recycling
* Composting
* Consumption and its effect on environmental footprint
The winning submissions will be announced in April 2010 in time for the
40th anniversary of Earth Day. Awards will be given to the top three videos
in the following amounts, as well as a special “Student Winner” category
exclusively for submissions by persons 13 to 18 years old at the time of
entry.
1st Place - $2,500
2nd Place - $1,500
3rd Place - $1,000
2 Student Winners (13 to 18 years old) - $500 each
More information on the contest: _http://www.epa.gov/waste/wycd/video_
(http://usepa.pr-optout.com/Url.aspx?518041x1542443x1414031)
