Screening Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 1:05 PM
Runtime: 3 minutes
Location: Beth Hebrew Synagogue
333 E. Portland St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Film Description

This student film explores the environmental impacts of litter and waste pollution. Through research, statistics, and real-world examples, the filmmakers highlight how trash harms wildlife, spreads disease, and places a costly burden on communities.

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Created as a high school sustainability project, the film encourages viewers to take responsibility for their waste and consider simple solutions such as recycling, reducing single-use plastics, and properly disposing of trash to help protect the environment.

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Director:

Apollo Ridenour and Spencer Matkin are student filmmakers who created this project as part of a high school sustainability class. Their film aims to raise awareness about the environmental consequences of littering and inspire others to make more responsible choices about waste and recycling.