Waste

"It costs too much" Objections

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Lauren Minuk Calgary May 27, 2016 03:52 PM
Hi all, I'm going to undertake some research about how to counter when people are convinced that something is too expensive (especially before they know the cost). In my exper…

Reducing Recycling Stream Contamination

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Erin Keith Billings April 19, 2016 02:48 PM
It seems that most people these days (at least in WA State), recycle TOO much and end up inadvertently contaminating the recycle stream with things like styrafoam, glass and un-re…

Effectiveness of Recycling toters/carts vs. Recycle Dumpsters

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Matt Calantas Seattle January 06, 2016 11:29 AM
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience on multifamily properties with examining discernible differences in recycling habits of tenants when they are using toters/carts v…

Subsidizing or training ICI generators on waste audits

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Lauren Minuk Calgary May 04, 2015 10:27 AM
Hi there! I'm working on best practice research looking at municipalities (or any level of government) that either subsidize third party waste assessments or audits or train ICI…

Developing a Coding System for Canvassers when Going Door to Door

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Lauren Campbell Cincinnati February 12, 2015 10:37 AM
Hello all. I am currently working on a city wide project to increase curbside recycling participation. We are doing a very targeted, neighborhood based, canvassing residential…

Reducing Contamination in Recycling bins

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Jenny Marshall Auckland February 09, 2015 04:26 PM
Hi, I'm interested in any behaviour change approaches around reducing contamination in recycling bins. In New Zealand the most common approach is a three strike system of sticke…

Research related to Waste Reduction, Recycling, Composting CBSM campaigns

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Adam Cummins Columbus August 27, 2014 09:49 AM
Ohio EPA is in the process of developing a guide (toolkit) for Solid Waste Management Districts to use to implement CBSM campaigns within their jurisdictions. We would like to pro…

Carts at fourplexes

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Dave Merredew Calgary June 27, 2014 01:47 PM
Hello, I am looking to develop some best practices / strategies around cart sharing. Currently in Calgary every single famly houshold is provided 3 carts for waste disposal (com…

MF Recycling Best Practices (Education)

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Kayley Fesko Calgary April 04, 2014 05:23 PM
Hi there, I'm searching for best practices in regards to Multi Family Recycling/Composting education outreach. I'm specifically looking for challenges, success stories, and te…

Reduction of Cardboard Waste from Construction Sites

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Karen Driver Nelson August 20, 2013 08:07 PM
Does anyone have experience of CBSM strategies that have worked to ensure cardboard is recycled on building sites? Karen Driver Waste Manager Nelson Environment Centre Ne…

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