A group of individuals engaged in a community cleanup project near a stream, collecting trash in green bags. This scene illustrates the importance of volunteer opportunities and civic engagement in environmental stewardship.

Ripple Effect

Create and share a PSA promoting safe trash disposal in your community.

Win a scholarship:

$250

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Volunteer credit:

NO

Estimated time to complete:

1 - 3 hours

Most of the pollution impacting our waterways originates in our very own communities, due to improper trash disposal. And, 80% of our litter can actually be found on our coastlines. When trash isn’t disposed of correctly, it can be carried by rainwater into storm drains and eventually into rivers, lakes, and oceans, where it pollutes water, harms wildlife, and disrupts ecosystems.

Create a Ripple Effect

Create a public service announcement to educate your peers about how safe and responsible trash disposal in your community can create long-lasting change in protecting our waterways.

By creating and submitting your very own Ripple Effect PSA, you’ll become eligible for the opportunity to earn a $250 scholarship.

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