The National Compost Conference September 2015 Best Practices for Implementing Organics Separation in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

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1 The National Compost Conference September 2015 Best Practices for Implementing Organics Separation in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Nancy Balcom

2 Presentation Take Aways Successful Organics Separation in MURBS 1. Different than in Single-Family Residences 2. Education campaigns on their own are not sufficient 3. Requires an effective behaviour change strategy: Engage the community Address barriers Incorporate effective behaviour change tools

3 The Problem Lots of Canadians live in MURBs Waste diversion rates in MURBs are low The Solution Organics banned from the landfill Effective implementation strategy

4 Achieving Successful Behaviour Change Based on research in the Social Sciences Successful behaviour change requires - Community level initiatives - Removing barriers - Enhancing benefits - Effective behaviour change tools Fostering Sustainable Behavior: An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing by Doug McKenzie-Mohr, 2011

5 Typical Barriers to Organics Separation in MURBs Collection space Odours Pests Costs Logistics and Convenience How to s Anonymity and Accountability

6 Organics Separation Framework for MURBs Engage Property Manager / Strata Council Provide Feedback Mechanism Establish Organic Waste Team Communicate Performance Metrics Identify Barriers Plan Education / Engagement Strategy Conduct Waste Audit Determine Hauler

7 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories Description: 75% senior population 50% of units are tenant occupied (not owner occupied) 30 year old building Outside garbage area One passionate individual for Organic Waste Team Barriers Identified: Collection space Odours Pests Liquid dripping on new carpets Negative attitude on Strata Council

8 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories

9 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories Barriers Collection Space - Full, needs redesign - $$

10 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories Waste Audit

11 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories

12 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories Barriers Odours Pests Liquid dripping on carpets

13 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories Plan Education and Engagement On-site Workshop Why separate? How to s Odours and pest management Kitchen catchers / compostable bags

14 Case Study #1 Victoria Condo - 85 units, 6 stories Engage Property Manager / Strata Council Provide Feedback Mechanism Establish Organic Waste Team Communicate Performance Metrics Iden fy Barriers Plan Educa on / Engagement Strategy Conduct Waste Audit Determine Hauler

15 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo - 64 units Description: 2 separate buildings in strata Indoor garbage area Currently using garbage chute Have garburators Two passionate individuals on Organic Waste Team Barriers Identified: Collection space Odours Can t use garbage chute Garburators Costs

16 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo - 64 units Engage Property Manager / Strata Council Provide Feedback Mechanism Establish Organic Waste Team Communicate Performance Metrics Identify Barriers Plan Education / Engagement Strategy Conduct Waste Audit Determine Hauler

17 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo - 64 units Barriers Collection Space - indoor, small, enclosed Costs - Need 2 green bins

18 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo - 64 units Engage Property Manager / Strata Council Provide Feedback Mechanism Establish Organic Waste Team Communicate Performance Metrics Identify Barriers Plan Education / Engagement Strategy Conduct Waste Audit Determine Hauler

19 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo - 64 units Determine Hauler

20 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo - 64 units Engage Property Manager / Strata Council Provide Feedback Mechanism Establish Organic Waste Team Communicate Performance Metrics Identify Barriers Plan Education / Engagement Strategy Conduct Waste Audit Determine Hauler

21 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo 64 units Plan Education and Engagement Behaviour Change Tools Get commitment

22 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo 64 units Plan Education and Engagement Behaviour Change Tools Creating Social Norms

23 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo 64 units Plan Education and Engagement Behaviour Change Tools Get commitment Creating Social Norms Provide prompts Use effective communication Provide incentives Make it convenient

24 Case Study #2 Victoria Condo - 64 units Engage Property Manager / Strata Council Provide Feedback Mechanism Establish Organic Waste Team Communicate Performance Metrics Identify Barriers Plan Education / Engagement Strategy Conduct Waste Audit Determine Hauler

25 Wrap Up Successful Organics Separation in MURBS 1. Different than in Single-Family Residences Barriers higher Reinforcing behaviours lower

26 Wrap Up Successful Organics Separation in MURBS 1. Different than in Single-Family Residences Barriers higher Reinforcing behaviours lower 2. Education campaigns on their own are not sufficient Need to incorporate resident engagement

27 Wrap Up Successful Organics Separation in MURBS 1. Different than in Single-Family Residences Barriers higher Reinforcing behaviours lower 2. Education campaigns on their own are not sufficient Need to incorporate resident engagement 3. Require an effective behaviour change strategy: Engage the community Address barriers Incorporate effective behaviour change tools

28 Wrap Up Successful Organics Separation in MURBS 1. Different than in Single-Family Residences Barriers higher Reinforcing behaviours lower 2. Education campaigns on their own are not sufficient Need to incorporate resident engagement 3. Require an effective behaviour change strategy: Engage the community Address barriers Incorporate effective behaviour change tools

29 The National Compost Conference September 2015 Thank You Contact: Nancy Balcom