Oklahoma High School students are invited to create an audio-video public service announcement to promote awareness about recycling. This contest is a part of the Oklahoma Recycling Association’s (OKRA) America Recycles Day campaign. The purpose of America Recycles Day is to raise awareness of the importance of recycling across the state. The deadline for entry is October 21, 2011.
“Recycle for Your Future” is the theme for this year’s contest. This 30 or 60 second audio-video message should emphasize how recycling saves natural resources and energy and reduces pollution. Entries must contain all original material and may include real life experiences. Cash prizes will be awarded to all entries with larger amounts given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winning entries. Winning Entries will be announced on America Recycles Day, which is Tuesday, November 15th. For the rules and entry forms, go to: http://recycleok.org/psa-contest.php. For more information contact: Chris Feeney, Education Chairman at Chris.Feeney@okdhs.org or call (580) 603-2252. Get Contest Rules and Entry forms HERE.
OKRA is a non-profit volunteer group that supports communities, governments and individuals in recycling. In Oklahoma, America Recycles Day is co-sponsored by OG&E, Greenstar Recycling, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, and the M.E.T. (Metropolitan Environmental Trust).