Bell Gardens High School

California Students Take Smart Flushing From the Classroom to the Red Carpet

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Earth Day and every day, the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) believes in the role education and healthy communities can play in helping our planet and its people thrive. That's why RFA teamed up with the Latino Film Institute's (LFI) Youth Cinema Project (YCP), with support from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD), to create a unique PSA film contest to encourage community education.

Key Points: 
  • RFA provided a grant to fund the competition and monetary awards for winners in support of YCP's mission.
  • Participants received a creative brief with specific guidelines for the PSA to educate consumers on smart flushing habits and promote the "Do Not Flush" symbol.
  • YCP works in the classrooms of Title 1 schools in 14 districts throughout California, integrating filmmaking with 21st century learning skills.
  • To learn more about RFA's collaborative education efforts and the importance of responsible flushing, visit flushsmart.org .

From the Classroom to the Red Carpet: California Youth Show Everyone How to Flush Smart

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

Key Points: 
  • "We have been amazed by the creativity and professionalism of the kids."
  • Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to consumer education focused on what not to flush.
  • Youth Cinema Project (YCP), an organization that works in the classrooms of 12 Title I public schools, integrating filmmaking with 21st century learning skills.
  • Los Angeles County Sanitation Department (LACSD), a public agency focused on converting waste into resources like recycled water, energy and recycled materials.