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But Will People Do It?: Behavior Modification Strategies for Source Reduction Activities. Shannon Judd Environmental Education/Outreach Coordinator Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa ITEP Source Reduction Training September 2011. But Will People Do It?. Reasons People Do Something… - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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But Will People Do It?: Behavior Modification Strategies for Source Reduction Activities Shannon JuddEnvironmental Education/Outreach CoordinatorFond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaITEP Source Reduction TrainingSeptember 2011
But Will People Do It?Reasons People Do Something
Because they have to.Because they want to.Because its the right thing to do.Because it helps solve another issue.
But Will People Do It?Reasons People Dont Do Something
Knowledge or AwarenessTimeConvenienceBeliefs and Values
But Will they Do It?Strategies for Behavior ModificationDevelop ordinances and policies to deal with solid waste management issuesProvide equally-accessible alternativesMeasure and demonstrate financial benefitsTry trial-runs or small-scale pilot projectsGet the community involved in the building processConduct Education and Outreach
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Waste Management and Recycling OrdinanceAdopted 1993, Amended 2003Open Burning and Recycling language includedFines Imposed
Available and Accessible FacilitiesFond du Lac Transfer Station
Fond du Lac Transfer Station
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
Start small include one division or program and expand to other areasLimit research needed to find green products easy guide on what is best, better, and least desirableDo not start from scratchthere are many examples out there
Policies and OrdinancesAllow for public input during the processMake the policies, ordinances and consequences knownEnforce them!Provide assistance with compliance when new policies in place
Show the Financial BenefitsKeep track of tonnage, numbers, costDetermine the cost of proposed investment and cost of no action if applicableCalculate the payback periodSimple payback = Cost of Investment/Annual SavingsBaler Example: $10,600/$14,000 = .76 yearConsider developing an incentive program
Trial Runs and Pilot ProjectsImplement changes in stagesStart a project in one location or one part of a locationBe persistent, yet patientRemain actively involved in the process Encourage and recognize the efforts of those involved
Environmental Outreach Explain whyGet the kids involvedRelate efforts to resources significant to the communityGet people outside and involved what is appreciated will be protectedUse various media radio station, newspaper, video, hands-on activities, signage Share your own experiencesMake connections with community members
Community EducatorsEarth Day Bags: www.earthdaybags.orgChildren are our most valuable teachers!
Recycling at Tribal Center 4th Grade
Recycling Volunteers!
Community Health Fair
Community Health Fair
Community Event RecyclingRecycling bins set up at powwows with banner promoting stewardship
Recycling bins made available to anyone hosting an event; waste site crew sets up and takes down
Going Green WorkshopsOffered at staff and community gatheringsSimple, inexpensive things to reduce waste, save energy and save moneyHands-on activity: Make a non-toxic homemade cleaner to take home and useCleaning Scrubber: Baking soda, liquid dishsoap, glycerin (if storing)
Rain BarrelsMake-your-own Rain Barrel PacketsRain Barrel Workshop
Rain Barrels and Compost BinsEarth Machine - $44.00Systern Rain Barrel - $55
Outreach ActivitiesFond du Lac Environmental Stewardship Project~Environmental Stewardship Videohttp://www.fdlrez.com/newnr/environ/envstewardvid.htm
~Environmental Stewardship Brochurehttp://www.fdlrez.com/newnr/environ/stewardship.pdf
Outreach Activities
Renewable Energy ProgramSolar Air Heating Systems
Renewable Energy
Solar Power at FdL Ojibwe School Powwow grounds
Ganawenjigewin Maawanjiidiwin Taking Care of Things Festival Farmers Market for Local Artisans and Food ProducersHands-on Activities to highlight programsRecycle to win!Fire Safety and Tree GiveawaySwap Your Stuff!! Free Rummage SalePresentations on significant current issues
Share your Experiences
Waste Vegetable Oil
Shannon JuddEnvironmental Education Outreach CoordinatorFond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaPhone: (218)878-7123Email: [email protected]: www.fdlrez.com/newnr.htm