Trash and Recycling News Release (HQ): EPA Hosts Video Competition to Promote 'Three Rs' of Consumer Waste
*CONTACT: *Skip Anderson anderson.skip@epa.gov 202-564-9551 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* December 16, 2009 *EPA Hosts Video Competition to Promote 'Three Rs' of Consumer Waste* *WASHINGTON* - 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 Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser. View all news releases related to trash and recycling [ http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_25&format=Web&email_type=bulletin ] ________________________________________________________________________ EPA Seal You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [ https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USAEPA ]. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [ http://www.epa.gov/ ]. Fight Flu with Facts! Visit flu.gov. Call 800-232-4636. Text FLU to 87000. [ http://www.flu.gov/?s_cid=fluGov_buttonCampaign_003 ] Sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW . Washington DC 20460 . 202-564-4355