What can you do in your community to reduce the carbon footprint. We must be proactive and protect the future by recycling. One item
in the recycling bin can make a lifetime of difference to communities near
landfills which can have a negative impact on the health of our neighborhoods.
Many recycling programs benefit from media campaigns that
persuade people to participate. This shows the many benefits of using persuasive tactics.
You can use social media and local papers to promote your cause.
A lot of children look to their peers on how to act.
Children who are recyclers can set a good example and be influential in getting
other children to recycle.
Another way of encouraging people to recycle is by obtaining
their commitment. When people commit to something, they are more likely to
follow through and actually recycle. One way of gaining people’s commitment is by asking them to
sign ‘pledge cards’ on which they promise to recycle.
Another technique involves having a sign up list for monthly
activities in the community to keep them regularly involved. Publish these lists in the local newspaper. This is an effective
way to bring attention to sustainable living as well as promote accountability.
Encourage goal
setting and revise attitudes
People who set their own goals for recycling tend to meet
them. This is the reason you need to encourage recycling with goal setting.
To date goal setting has been used successfully with
families, college students, neighborhoods, offices, factories, and many other
establishments.
Create a committee
You can encourage those around you to recycle by creating a
committee. In order to spread the word throughout your community you must first
find others who actively recycle. You can then post fliers in recreation centers, schools, and
public libraries and make personal contact with people. You need to lead by
example in order to get people involved.
Also, spread information about how cooperative recycling can
impact your neighborhood by going door to door. Set up a stall at festivals and fairs. You can
also place a small advertisement in a community based cable channel or the
local newspaper.
In order to coordinate efforts and procure public recycling
units in your area, get in contact with your local municipality or council. Whatever strategy you use, begin today. This is not a sprint. It is a marathon and we don't have time to waste.
