Reduce emphasis on information from the government except for information about tax deductions and other incentives.
Audience: Business/Industry water users
Managers and staff members who have control over services and processes that use water either directly or indirectly in a way which may change water supply or quality.
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Waltz Jr., F. C., R. N. Carrow, & R. R. Duncan. (2004) Finding 2
Engage golf course conservation superintendents in developing a course on turf grass management Continue reading →
McKenrick, L. L., K. Ii, et al. (2003) Finding 1
For auto repair shops, provide a direct visit from an educator who provides an audit activity and information materials. Continue reading →
Lowrie, K. W. and M. Greenberg. (1997) Finding 4
Be patient in your efforts to reach small businesses.
- Small businesses are a difficult audience to reach – limited staff, busy schedules, financial constraints; many will not take the time to return phone calls that are considered non-essential and many do not read mailed solicitations.
de Bruijn, T. J. N. M. and P. S. Hofman. (2000) Finding 2
Emphasize company commitment to pollution prevention activities and investment of adequate time and money.
- Self-assessment has produced measures of superior quality to those produced by quick-scan methods completed by a consultant.
- When companies invest more time in the pollution prevention project, the options produced are better tailored to the company and likely to have a more profound impact.