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… Reasons People Do Something… Because they have to. Because they have to. Because they want to. Because they want to. Because it’s the right thing to do. Because it’s the right thing to do. Because it helps solve another issue. Because it helps solve another issue.

But Will People Do It? Reasons People Don’t Do Something… Reasons People Don’t Do Something… Knowledge or Awareness Knowledge or Awareness Time Time Convenience Convenience Beliefs and Values Beliefs and Values

But Will they Do It? Strategies for Behavior Modification Strategies for Behavior Modification Develop ordinances and policies to deal with solid waste management issues Develop ordinances and policies to deal with solid waste management issues Provide equally-accessible alternatives Provide equally-accessible alternatives Measure and demonstrate financial benefits Measure and demonstrate financial benefits Try trial-runs or small-scale pilot projects Try trial-runs or small-scale pilot projects Get the community involved in the building process Get the community involved in the building process Conduct Education and Outreach Conduct Education and Outreach

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Waste Management and Recycling Ordinance Adopted 1993, Amended 2003 Adopted 1993, Amended 2003 Open Burning and Recycling language included Open Burning and Recycling language included Fines Imposed Fines Imposed

Available and Accessible Facilities Fond du Lac Transfer Station

Fond du Lac Transfer Station

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy Start small – include one division or program and expand to other areas Start small – include one division or program and expand to other areas Limit research needed to find green products – easy guide on what is best, better, and least desirable Limit research needed to find green products – easy guide on what is best, better, and least desirable Do not start from scratch…there are many examples out there Do not start from scratch…there are many examples out there

Policies and Ordinances Allow for public input during the process Allow for public input during the process Make the policies, ordinances and consequences known Make the policies, ordinances and consequences known Enforce them! Enforce them! Provide assistance with compliance when new policies in place Provide assistance with compliance when new policies in place

Show the Financial Benefits Keep track of tonnage, numbers, cost Keep track of tonnage, numbers, cost Determine the cost of proposed investment and cost of no action if applicable Determine the cost of proposed investment and cost of no action if applicable Calculate the payback period Calculate the payback period Simple payback = Cost of Investment/Annual Savings Simple payback = Cost of Investment/Annual Savings Baler Example: $10,600/$14,000 =.76 year Baler Example: $10,600/$14,000 =.76 year Consider developing an incentive program

Trial Runs and Pilot Projects Implement changes in stages Implement changes in stages Start a project in one location or one part of a location Start a project in one location or one part of a location Be persistent, yet patient Be persistent, yet patient Remain actively involved in the process Remain actively involved in the process Encourage and recognize the efforts of those involved Encourage and recognize the efforts of those involved

Environmental Outreach Explain why Explain why Get the kids involved Get the kids involved Relate efforts to resources significant to the community Relate efforts to resources significant to the community Get people outside and involved – what is appreciated will be protected Get people outside and involved – what is appreciated will be protected Use various media – radio station, newspaper, video, hands-on activities, signage Use various media – radio station, newspaper, video, hands-on activities, signage Share your own experiences Share your own experiences Make connections with community members Make connections with community members

Community Educators Earth Day Bags: Earth Day Bags: Children are our most valuable teachers!

Recycling at Tribal Center – 4 th Grade

Recycling Volunteers!

Community Health Fair

Community Event Recycling Recycling bins set up at powwows with banner promoting stewardship Recycling 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 Recycling bins made available to anyone hosting an event; waste site crew sets up and takes down

Going Green Workshops Offered at staff and community gatherings Offered at staff and community gatherings Simple, inexpensive things to reduce waste, save energy and save money Simple, inexpensive things to reduce waste, save energy and save money Hands-on activity: Make a non-toxic homemade cleaner to take home and use Hands-on activity: Make a non-toxic homemade cleaner to take home and use Cleaning Scrubber: Baking soda, liquid dishsoap, glycerin (if storing) Cleaning Scrubber: Baking soda, liquid dishsoap, glycerin (if storing)

Rain Barrels Make-your-own Rain Barrel Packets Make-your-own Rain Barrel Packets Rain Barrel Workshop Rain Barrel Workshop

Rain Barrels and Compost Bins Earth Machine - $44.00 Systern Rain Barrel - $55

Outreach Activities Fond du Lac Environmental Stewardship Project Fond du Lac Environmental Stewardship Project ~ Environmental Stewardship Video d.htm d.htm ~ Environmental Stewardship Brochure ~ Environmental Stewardship Brochure pdf pdf

Outreach Activities

Renewable Energy Program Solar Air Heating Systems

Renewable Energy Solar Power at FdL Ojibwe School Powwow grounds

Ganawenjigewin Maawanji’idiwin Taking Care of Things Festival Farmers Market for Local Artisans and Food Producers Hands-on Activities to highlight programs Recycle to win! Fire Safety and Tree Giveaway Swap Your Stuff!! Free Rummage Sale Presentations on significant current issues

Share your Experiences

Waste Vegetable Oil

Shannon Judd Environmental Education Outreach Coordinator Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Phone: (218) Website: