Hi gang,
This is from an email sent by Jason Fults in the Office of Sustainability… I thought I should post it here in case you didn’t get it. Jason will be coming to the libraries on Feb. 18 from 1-4 to do his Green Your Office workshop. If you can’t make it to this session, he will be having another one at the HR building on Feb. 17th.
GET043 Creating Effective Messages for Change – Community-Based Social Marketing (http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/schedule/other.asp In myUFL, search for Community-Based Social Mkting) Tuesday, January 20, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Jason Fults/Anna Prizzia
While education and advertising can be effective in creating public awareness and in changing attitudes, numerous studies show that behavior change rarely occurs as a result of simply providing information. Community-based social marketing is an attractive alternative to information-based campaigns. Community-based social marketing is based upon research in the social sciences that demonstrates that behavior change is most effectively achieved through initiatives which focus on removing barriers to an activity while simultaneously enhancing the activities benefits. This training will provide you with an overview of Community-based social marketing, and allow you an opportunity to think about how you might apply these concepts to a campaign for change.
Implementing & Managing a Green Cleaning Program Webinar (https://
www.academicimpressions.com/web_conferences/0209-green-cleaning.php)
February 10, 2009; 1 – 2:30 PM EST; Online Academic Impressions will host a webinar entitled, “Implementing and Managing a Green Cleaning Program.” Participants will learn how to start and maintain a comprehensive green cleaning program on campus that contributes to green campus initiatives, aids LEED-EB certification, accounts for human health and environmental issues, and may provide financial paybacks. Attendees will also evaluate current cleaning practices; discover products, equipment, and procedures included in comprehensive green cleaning; analyze various methods for program implementation; and explore ways to educate and engage staff and building occupants for long-term program success.
GET029 Green Your Office (http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/schedule/
other.asp)
Tuesday, February 17, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Jason Fults
A “green” office is one that is both healthy and efficient in its use of resources. The result is less wasteful work practices, efficiency, and a more pleasant place to work. And, not only does it save money and time, but it goes easier on the environment, which is something that many of us appreciate. In this session you will learn about what sustainability means, how it influences your work-life, and practical things you and your department can do to help save money and our resources.