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Re: ways to get buy-in outside green team
2008-02-24 10:20:43 UTC
We have heard from companies that have experienced increased buy-in to company initiatives following program efforts which benefit employees personally. In other words, providing employees with a residential program which helps them save money on their personal bills then sets the stage for a workplace initiative. I'm not aware of more than isolated anecdotal examples of this, but our company is beginning to see greater interest in this idea of benefiting the home first/workplace second educational process.
Dave Munk
Program Manager
Resource Action Programs
800-465-5095
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Re: community outreach training at public festivals
2007-06-28 15:30:13 UTC
What a great idea, Joan! It made me think of hosting a gag 'fishing derby' from the storm drains where there could be funny competition categories or even a scavenger hunt (river oriented like a cleanup or HHW oriented, showing what goes into the drains). Anyway, that sure was a creative idea and will no doubt inspire others.
Dave Munk
Program Manager
Resource Action Programs
800-465-5095
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Re: Climate Change Outreach and Education
2007-06-19 14:55:01 UTC
Good Morning Bob,
Just as with the CBSM model, it's critical to identify your desired outcomes and program parameters in advance. Many outreach and education programs are simply informational and provide education to participants. Rather passive, and terrifically difficult to associate any tangible outcomes or new behavior to the investment. We have worked with a different model for the past 15 years, combining integrated education with individual kits for students. These have focused on home energy and water conservation with a grade 5 or 6 target age. The model works in areas where there is an emphasis (and value placed) on tangible energy and water savings. Generally funded by water or energy utilities. In those situations, you get an effective educational vehicle where kids take measures home and work with their families to put new knowledge to work immediately. Very empowering. We are now expanding the content to encompass GHG impacts and climate change topics, still with an emphasis on non-controversial actions which anyone can (and should) take to affect change in their own lives. We are also working on strengthening the CBSM elements of our programs - the prompts, commitments and public recognition. Good luck with your planning, and feel free to be in touch for more ideas or visit www.resourceactionprograms.org
Dave Munk
Program Manager
Resource Action Programs
800-465-5095
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