Reducing Non-Source-Point Phosphorous
Over at cbsm.com (http://www NULL.cbsm NULL.com/forums/index NULL.lasso?p=10137#mostrecent) there has been a request for information on Community-Based Social Marketing research for non-source-point phosphorous reduction. In particular, there is interest in reducing fertilizer use and creating vegetative buffers. I have received several emails from people who would like the reports I mentioned in a comment. Lura Consulting […]
CBSM Strategy for Phosphorous Reduction
There was quite a bit of interest in the report that I posted last month on Backyard Composting CBSM in Langley, BC. In order to help facilitate sharing of information, I am going to try to make more of our reports available, with the permission of our clients. We undertook the Rondeau Bay Community-Based Social […]
Senseless Census Policy
There is a lot of debate in Canada about the census as the federal government moves to replace the mandatory long form census with a new voluntary approach. With 15 years of experience developing and delivering community-based social marketing (CBSM) programs, I have developed a strong opinion on information-based decision making. And my experience in […]
Green Wash
Want to make a real difference when you wash your clothes? Buy the cold water detergent, and wash your whites in cold water. You will save energy and money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Also, use half of the recommended amount of detergent. You will reduce the amount of surfactants that […]
Prompts, Prompts, Everywhere Prompts
I spend a lot of time in hotel rooms. And years ago hotels started putting a sign in the washroom like the one you see here. They are a good example of behaviour-changing prompts. Imagine all of the water and energy that has been saved because of these reminders. It is ironic that nearby there […]