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Using behaviour change to reduce household waste. Daniel Prince. 28 June 2010. A bit about who we are …. Changeworks exists to improve quality of life and to protect the environment.
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Using behaviour change to reduce household waste Daniel Prince 28 June 2010
A bit about who we are … Changeworks exists to improve quality of life and to protect the environment. We work with passion, integrity and in collaboration to develop and deliver innovative projects and businesses in energy, waste prevention and transport that inspire and empower people and communities to make a difference.
Our waste prevention work in the context of three waste prevention projects Waste Wise Armadale Waste Free Edinburgh Kitchen Canny What we will cover
Door knocking using a structured conversation Complimentary events around the community Built around the 4E’s (engage, exemplify, enable and encourage) 9.2% reduction in waste arisings http://www.changeworks.org.uk/content.php?linkid=353 Waste Wise Armadale 2007
Door knocking using a structured conversation Complimentary events around the community Built around the 4E’s (engage, exemplify, enable and encourage) ‘Selling the Sizzle’ and the importance of positive environmental messaging Waste Free Edinburgh - happening as we speak
Kitchen Canny - reducing food waste in the home • Access households through community groups • Funky and attractive • Home based activities • Taps into frugal chic
Kitchen Canny - reducing food waste in the home • Measuring food waste • Planning and shopping • Portioning, storage and leftovers • Measuring less food waste • Showing initial reductions around 50%
Face to face Fun and funky Useful Positive Provide feedback Daniel Prince DPrince@changeworks.org.uk 0131 555 4010 This is what I know works …