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GFDD Launches Google Earth Tour of the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Dominican Republic  

Globo Verde Dominicano is Extending the Period of Submissions until July 30

New York, July 11, 2012

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GFDD Launches Google Earth Tour of the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Dominican Republic  

GFDD Launches Google Earth Tour of the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Dominican Republic

New York, June 27, 2012

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Certification Ceremony for Participants of the First-Ever DREFF Expedition to Pico Duarte  

Certification Ceremony for Participants of the First-Ever DREFF Expedition to Pico Duarte

New York, June 21, 2012

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Rio + 20 Audience Experience Educational Aquatic Tour of the Dominican Republic  

Rio + 20 Audience Experience Educational Aquatic Tour of the Dominican Republic

Rio de Janeiro, 6/17/2012

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Rio + 20 Audience Experience Educational Aquatic Tour of the Dominican Republic  

Rio + 20 Audience Experience Educational Aquatic Tour of the Dominican Republic

Rio de Janeiro, 6/17/2012

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Students at Centro Educativo Los Prados Will Experience Organic Agriculture First-Hand Through DREFF's School Program  

GFDD to Coordinate Panel on Environmental Education Tool, Ocean in Google Earth, at Rio + 20

New York, June 7, 2012

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Celebrate the Month of the Environment with the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival  

Celebrate the Month of the Environment with the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival

New York, June 5, 2012

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DREFF Raises Awareness of the Environmental and Human Health Risks  

DREFF Raises Awareness of the Environmental and Human Health Risks Associated with Solid Waste

New York, June 1, 2012

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Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival Joins Forces with Universidad APEC to Celebrate 2012 Environment Week  

Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival Joins Forces with Universidad APEC to Celebrate 2012 Environment Week

New York, May 31, 2012

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DREFF Will Present Discussion Panel on National Recycling Initiatives and Screening of Documentary Film Bag It!  

DREFF Will Present Discussion Panel on National Recycling Initiatives and Screening of Documentary Film Bag It!

New York, May 20, 2012

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Students at Centro Educativo Los Prados Will Experience Organic Agriculture First-Hand Through DREFF's School Program  

Students at Centro Educativo Los Prados Will Experience Organic Agriculture First-Hand Through DREFF's School Program

New York, April 23, 2012

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In Honor of Earth Day, DREFF Premiers Film, One Day on Earth, in Santo Domingo, DR  

Earth Day

New York, April 22, 2012

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DR Environmental Film Festival Bring School Vegetable Garden Initiative to the Loyola and Calazans Schools in Santo Domingo  

DR Environmental Film Festival Bring School Vegetable Garden Initiative to the Loyola and Calazans Schools in Santo Domingo

New York, April 16, 2012

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DREFF Workshop Entertains As It Educates Against Ocean Pollution

Santo Domingo, 10/18/2011

In collaboration with GFDD and FUNGLODE, the Dominican Republic Environment Film Festival (DREFF) convened a unique workshop entitled “Plastic: The Real Sea Monster”, focusing on the recycling of plastic waste from the oceans.

Eco-artist Amy Blount Lay,  an active member of  the non profit environmental Surfrider Foundation, which is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, will be on hand to instruct and guide students in creating a work of art know as a “Sea Trash Monster”– using material consisting exclusively of  ocean waste.  Joining forces with Amy is Lisa Boyle from the Plastic Pollution Coalition, a global alliance of individuals, organizations and businesses working together to stop plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals and the environment.

As an avid surfer, Ms. Blount Lay has been flabbergasted at the amount of household packaging and waste she has encountered in the ocean.  Inspired to use her art as a teaching tool, Amy devised a project which aims to educate people, particularly young children, about plastic pollution in our waters.

This eco-art project is an ongoing community action program to raise awareness of the threat common household and single-use plastics pose to marine environments. It is designed with the intention to educate and empower families to make better choices for themselves and the environment in which they live.

The plastic waste used in the workshop was gathered at the Beach Clean-Up Activity at Montesinos by youths from El Artístico school in La Romana.

DREFF, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, is committed to the development of national and international networks, the discussion of critical issues, and the establishment of training programs that bring national experts together with prominent international leaders in the field. The Festival takes place in Santo Domingo from September 8-11, 2011.

For information and schedule please go to http://www.muestracinemedioambiental.org.