28 Low Cost Ways to Promote Hazardous Waste Minimization through Education and Outreach at the Local Government Level

  1. Adopt a resolution supporting hazardous waste minimization.
  2. Establish an internal (staff) task force.
  3. Adopt an implementing resolution establishing a low cost program.
  4. Encourage local business leaders to set up programs.
  5. Encourage other outside organizations to participate.
  6. Make a specific, written request of individual companies.
  7. Recruit volunteers to staff effort.
  8. Compile and promote industry success stories.
  9. Publicly recognize achievements.
  10. Work with engineering firms.
  11. Organize an in-plant tour.
  12. Work with local media.
  13. Formally declare a hazardous waste minimization week.
  14. Host a waste minimization exhibition fair.
  15. Establish a blue ribbon task force on waste minimization.
  16. Provide public education on consumer waste reduction.
  17. Develop a waste minimization library.
  18. Conduct a series of workshops.
  19. Compile and distribute information.
  20. Organize a speakers bureau.
  21. Disseminate a newsletter.
  22. Develop a local slide show or video.
  23. Encourage financial assistance for waste minimization.
  24. reate economic incentives.
  25. Spur development cooperative ventures.
  26. Map out program to reduce waste generated internally.
  27. Include waste minimization education as part of local inspections.
  28. Develop plan for local expansion.

From: Low Cost Ways to Promote Hazardous Waste Minimization: A Resource Guide for Local Governments, Local Government Commission, Sacramento, California.

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