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Brisbane’s Active Schools Travel Program

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Brisbane City Council’s Active School Travel (AST) Program aimed to change the travel behavior of Brisbane primary school students, parents, and school communities by encouraging …
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Casual Carpooling in DC

Cases
The following case study explores the slugging phenomenon – a form of casual carpooling that developed organically in the DC area during the 1970s in response to the creation of H…
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City of Austin’s Leave Time Travel Incentive

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In an effort to encourage City of Austin employees to take voluntary actions to reduce their drive-alone trips to and from work, the City established a Smart Commute Rewards progr…
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Brisbane’s Active Schools Travel Program

Cases
Brisbane City Council’s Active School Travel (AST) Program aimed to change the travel behavior of Brisbane primary school students, parents, and school communities by encouraging …
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Opting Out in Germany for Non-Renewable Energy

Cases
The following case explores what happened when three communities in Germany elected to have citizens opt-out for non-renewable energy supplies. In each community, the default ener…

The Social Context of Recycling

Articles
Derksen, L. & Gartrell, J. (1993). The social context of recycling. American Sociological Review, 58, 3, 434-442.
Examined the role of social context in the link between individual attitudes about the environment and recycling behavior by comparing communities that vary in their access to rec…

Shared streets: Designing vibrant and inclusive public spaces

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Julie Cook Kitchener Mar 25, 2024 13:17 pm
Hi all,    Shared streets have been on the rise in urban cities around the world over the past fifteen years and provide many benefits to municipalities who decide to take this ro…

Five ways to boost e-waste recycling

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Julie Cook Kitchener Mar 25, 2024 13:11 pm
Hi all,    With the fast pace of technology and increased demand for electronics around the world, electronic waste is a growing threat to the environment and global health. Over …

The power of community gardens

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Julie Cook Kitchener Apr 1, 2024 12:48 pm
Hi all,    At a time of increased food insecurity due to higher grocery prices around the world, community gardens are becoming more and more important as a source of food, health…

The best way to increase cancer screening rates

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Julie Cook Kitchener Apr 8, 2024 12:54 pm
Hi all, I might be a bit bias because of the "Cook" name in this program, but bear with me as the results are impressive.    Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of canc…

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