Comparing Curbside Recycling to a Community Drop Off Program

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Brenda Maccallum Saint John Jul 24, 2009 14:55 pm
We currently have a community drop off recycling depot program. Residents can recycle paper, cardboard, metal & plastics at local recycling depots. I am interested in any studie…

Community Composting in Groups with No Knowledge

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Dion Battersby Tbilisi Jul 24, 2009 7:24 am
I am looking for any research, past project reports, or tools for introducing composting to groups with absolutely no culture of it. I'm working with landless, rural displaced p…

Green Procurement Language in Municipal Code

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Anne Marie Holen Homer Jul 14, 2009 12:12 pm
We are looking to revise our procurement regulations to allow for the purchase of environmentally preferable products and services even if they cost a little more. (For example, r…

Recycling and Composting Training Videos

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Susan Hiestand san jose Jul 13, 2009 12:08 pm
I am coordinating composting and recycling in the kitchens of airport concessions. We want to develop a video training to reach the staff since they have high turnover. Has anyon…

Choosing to Encourage or Discourage: Perceived Effectiveness of Prescriptive versus Proscriptive Messages

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Winter, P.L., Sagarin, B.J., Rhoads, K., Barrett, D.W., Cialdini, R.B. (2000). Choosing to encourage or discourage: Perceived effectiveness of prescriptive and proscriptive messages. Environmental Management, 2(6): 588-594.
The estimated cost of repairing damage caused to recreational sites annually is in the hundreds of millions of dollars. These depreciative activities also reduce the quality of vi…

Food and Non-Edible, Compostable Waste in a University Dining Facility

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Sarjahani, A., Serrano, E. L. & Johnson, R. (2009). Food and Non-Edible, Compostable Waste in a University Dining Facility. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, (4)1, 95-102.
National data indicate that 91 billion pounds of food are lost by consumers and food service annually. With growing concerns about the environment, economy, and food production, i…

UK Website on Waste Reduction

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Mel Tremper rockville Jun 26, 2009 16:04 pm
This is from the Internet Scout report. Waste Online http://www.wasteonline.org.uk/ Sure enough, there is a good deal of "waste" online, so it's nice to learn about the Waste …

Effective Models for Composting Stations at University Dining Hall

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Honore Depew Portland Jun 2, 2009 19:07 pm
Does anyone have suggestions for effective shapes and colors for compost and trash openings to discourage contamination in a student dining hall? There is ample room for signs a…

Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Campaign

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Larry Avanthay Burnaby Jun 2, 2009 11:46 am
Interested in any informtaion on any campaigns conducted related to reducing fats, oils and grease discharges to sewer. The focus of our campaign will largley be aimed at the Foo…

Research on Air Pollution especially Household Woodsmoke

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Trish Kelly Armidale May 20, 2009 20:31 pm
Seeking previous or current research on air pollution/woodsmoke reduction programs. Aim to encourage local resdents to manage their wood heaters more efficiently. Address of any w…
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