Welcome to Close the Loop's Bimonthly Newsletter Issue 17 Sep/Oct 2002 A Newsletter for Friends of www.closetheloop.com _____________________________ In this issue: Building a Sustainable Future Just because we through it away, doesn't mean it goes away Marketplace: Exceptional Products Propose an Article _____________________________ Building a Sustainable Future One of the most difficult tasks faced by those who work to better the environment is changing public behavior. A website is now available to help with this task (http://www.cbsm.com). Briefly, this site includes the following features: - an online guide to fostering sustainable behavior. This guide provides detailed information on how to design environmental programs to effectively change public behavior. This guide will be of particular use to those who design public programs to encourage such activities as waste reduction, water and energy efficiency, alternative transportation choices, etc.; - a searchable database of nearly 1000 academic articles on fostering sustainable behavior; - a discussion forum for sharing information and asking questions of others; - a searchable database of graphical examples of social marketing as they have been applied to fostering sustainable behavior. You can search for examples of how others have made use of behavior change tools, such as commitment, and review those examples via your browser. This feature makes it significantly easier to come up with ideas of how to apply social marketing to your own communications; and - a case studies database which contains 60 cases. Approximately 5 new cases are being added each week. Doug McKenzie-Mohr, Ph.D. Environmental Psychologist dmm@cbsm.com http://www.cbsm.com ______________________________________________________ Just because we through it away, doesn't mean it goes away Go on a virtual tour of a landfill, resource recovery facility (MRF) or surface mine Most people never have the chance to go along with staff from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to inspect a resource recovery facility, landfill, surface mine or other operation DEP regulates. Now you can! Come along with DEP inspectors as they review facility operations to make sure they comply with state environmental laws and permit conditions and learn the steps DEP inspectors take to make sure any problems are corrected. Virtual visit: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/enved/go_with_inspector/Come_Along.htm If you'd rather do a REAL visit of a landfill, here is the list of the 51 current landfills operating today in Pennsylvania: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/mrw/docs/landfill_list.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marketplace: Exceptional Products At Close the Loop, we are working hard to increase consumer confidence & awareness in recycled content products. By looking at our waste as a resource, we can move towards a sustainable materials economy, while reducing the burden on our landfills and preserving our environment. Recycling success is not determined solely by the amount of materials collected but also by the amount processed and reused in new products and materials. To view all of our products, including rubber mulch, tire swings, promotional items made from recycled materials, etc., please visit www.closetheloop.com For links to other environmentally friendly businesses & recycled arts & craft ideas, please visit our links page: www.closetheloop.com/youcando.html For interesting fun facts & statistics on the environment, please visit: www.closetheloop.com/didyouknow.html New this month! We now have promotional wine bottle cheese boards available and can decoupage your logo on the back, visit: www.closetheloop.com/info_promowine.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Propose an article If you have an informative article that you would like us to feature in an upcoming newsletter, please email your article to closetheloop@msn.com . If we use your article, a link to your web site will be featured as well. As always, we are interested in any comments or feedback and would love to hear from you! ___________________________________________________ Inspirational Quote: "Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of thy times." -Isaiah 33:6 |
