Environmental PSA's
Zac's Cooking Show - by Zac Curtis, Sarina Kuninaga, Aaron Romero, Ari Ibarra
"Ingesting microplastics can lead to biomagnification in marine species. This PSA highlights the reality of humans ingesting toxins as a result of biomagnification in the form of a cooking show."
One Boat Ride at a Time - by Paola Gonzalez, Ysa Marquez, Easter Murphy, Joseph Branch
"Eric Dieters, a local hero, has patented a design on his boat that allows him to skim trash in the San Diego Bay. His work is one example of the way people can contribute to a cleaner ecosystem."
Draw My Food Waste - by Isaiah Castellanos, Taylor McClurg, Valeria Casillas, Teagann Nickel
"Food waste is a serious problem in the United States and many people don't realize that overbuying food is contributing to many other environmental factors. Don't buy in bulk and try eating smaller portions."
The Dirty Truth - by Daisy Ortiz, Damian Rivera, Dorian Hernandez, Aleia dela Cuadra
"Our pollution often ends up in the ocean if we are not careful. This PSA encourages people to pick up trash and invest in rusable tupperware and water bottles."
One Human at a Time - by Victoria Vazquez, Anakarimhe Mercado, Azzael de la Torre, Alejandro Solano
"We are currently undergoing the sixth mass extinction on earth. If we don't make a change in our habits, we will lose more than 50% of biodiversity on the planet in less than 100 years. We can make a difference by spreading awareness about how our daily decisions can impact deforestation and how that affects habitats of many species. Visit Avoided Deforestation Partners to learn more about the impacts of deforestation on mass extinction."
Death is Not a Trophy - by Vincent Ferrer, Kandy Cervantes, Daniela Vazquez, Arianna Alvarez
Elephants are being poached for their ivory tusks that get sold on the black market. A mural was created to showcase the beauty of these animals and inform people about why they are important. Donate to Chengeta Wildlife to defend against poaching.
A World Overrun By Plastic - by Jonah Karty, Naomi Jackson, Ale Alaniz, Zamira Smith
"Our beaches and waterways are becoming polluted with trash and recyclable materials. We hope that people will begin to recycle their materials appropriately and purchase reusable containers instead of using plastics."
Styrozone - by Claudia Sevilla, Marcus Torres, Enrique Dominguez-felix, Ariana Hidalgo
"The ozone layer is harmed by chlorofluorocarbons released into the atmosphere by biodegrading styrofoam. Stop using styrofoam, start using reusable containers."
The Last Rhinos - by Jaiden Norris, Frankie Solis, Ilysah Martinez, PJ Fessia, Josie Ramos
"Rhinos are being poached for their horns which are falsely believed to possess medicinal powers. Donate to the San Diego Zoo to help preserve rhino populations."
Daily Alternatives - by Lorenzo Murillo, Natalie Mallory, Alyssa Aguirre, Brianna Villarreal
"This PSA focuses on the daily alternatives you can choose to use that will replace plastics and other consumables."
Palm Oil: The Cause of Deforestation - by Arthur Sykes, Kira Cortez, Noah Wilson, Dahlia Suiter
"Palm oil, found in many daily products, is cultivated by cutting down forests which reduces or eliminates habitats for many species of wildlife. Check out the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil to determine which products use sustainably harvested palm oil."
Operation Anti-Pollution - by Eratzi Garcia, Naja Chaidez, Pablo Sandoval, Nico Ramos
"Students of High Tech High Chula Vista contribute to trash that ends up in our waterways and eventually in the ocean. This is a call to action for all advisories to spend time cleaning up our campus to make our community a better place."
"Ingesting microplastics can lead to biomagnification in marine species. This PSA highlights the reality of humans ingesting toxins as a result of biomagnification in the form of a cooking show."
One Boat Ride at a Time - by Paola Gonzalez, Ysa Marquez, Easter Murphy, Joseph Branch
"Eric Dieters, a local hero, has patented a design on his boat that allows him to skim trash in the San Diego Bay. His work is one example of the way people can contribute to a cleaner ecosystem."
Draw My Food Waste - by Isaiah Castellanos, Taylor McClurg, Valeria Casillas, Teagann Nickel
"Food waste is a serious problem in the United States and many people don't realize that overbuying food is contributing to many other environmental factors. Don't buy in bulk and try eating smaller portions."
The Dirty Truth - by Daisy Ortiz, Damian Rivera, Dorian Hernandez, Aleia dela Cuadra
"Our pollution often ends up in the ocean if we are not careful. This PSA encourages people to pick up trash and invest in rusable tupperware and water bottles."
One Human at a Time - by Victoria Vazquez, Anakarimhe Mercado, Azzael de la Torre, Alejandro Solano
"We are currently undergoing the sixth mass extinction on earth. If we don't make a change in our habits, we will lose more than 50% of biodiversity on the planet in less than 100 years. We can make a difference by spreading awareness about how our daily decisions can impact deforestation and how that affects habitats of many species. Visit Avoided Deforestation Partners to learn more about the impacts of deforestation on mass extinction."
Death is Not a Trophy - by Vincent Ferrer, Kandy Cervantes, Daniela Vazquez, Arianna Alvarez
Elephants are being poached for their ivory tusks that get sold on the black market. A mural was created to showcase the beauty of these animals and inform people about why they are important. Donate to Chengeta Wildlife to defend against poaching.
A World Overrun By Plastic - by Jonah Karty, Naomi Jackson, Ale Alaniz, Zamira Smith
"Our beaches and waterways are becoming polluted with trash and recyclable materials. We hope that people will begin to recycle their materials appropriately and purchase reusable containers instead of using plastics."
Styrozone - by Claudia Sevilla, Marcus Torres, Enrique Dominguez-felix, Ariana Hidalgo
"The ozone layer is harmed by chlorofluorocarbons released into the atmosphere by biodegrading styrofoam. Stop using styrofoam, start using reusable containers."
The Last Rhinos - by Jaiden Norris, Frankie Solis, Ilysah Martinez, PJ Fessia, Josie Ramos
"Rhinos are being poached for their horns which are falsely believed to possess medicinal powers. Donate to the San Diego Zoo to help preserve rhino populations."
Daily Alternatives - by Lorenzo Murillo, Natalie Mallory, Alyssa Aguirre, Brianna Villarreal
"This PSA focuses on the daily alternatives you can choose to use that will replace plastics and other consumables."
Palm Oil: The Cause of Deforestation - by Arthur Sykes, Kira Cortez, Noah Wilson, Dahlia Suiter
"Palm oil, found in many daily products, is cultivated by cutting down forests which reduces or eliminates habitats for many species of wildlife. Check out the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil to determine which products use sustainably harvested palm oil."
Operation Anti-Pollution - by Eratzi Garcia, Naja Chaidez, Pablo Sandoval, Nico Ramos
"Students of High Tech High Chula Vista contribute to trash that ends up in our waterways and eventually in the ocean. This is a call to action for all advisories to spend time cleaning up our campus to make our community a better place."