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Development of a Community-Driven Waste Reduction Education and Action Program

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  • Keith A. Chenier

    (Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA)

  • Elizabeth Englebretson

    (Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA)

  • Jessi A. James-Barry

    (Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA)

  • Amanda N. Rigsby

    (Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
    Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA)

  • Alyssa E. Rodolfich

    (Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA)

  • Evelyn P. McQueen

    (Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
    Mississippi Sound Estuary Program, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA)

  • Eric L. Sparks

    (Coastal Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
    Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
    Mississippi Sound Estuary Program, Mississippi State University, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA)

Abstract

Mismanaged and excessive waste has adverse effects on natural environments, economies, and human health. To address these waste issues, the Sustainability with Awareness and Prevention Solutions Program was developed and implemented in communities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast (USA) with the aim to provide the knowledge and actions needed to reduce or eliminate mismanaged and excessive waste. The program uses four educational modules focused on (1) microplastics in the watershed, (2) food waste, (3) single-use plastics, and (4) involvement in community prevention and removal programs. The program curriculum was written to meet education standards in Mississippi for 5th grade gifted, 6–8th grades, and 9–12th grades, and can be easily adapted to other states’ curriculums. The program provides material incentives to participants so knowledge learned can immediately be translated to behavior change. The program is continually being developed to find the best methods to implement behavior change at multiple scales.

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  • Keith A. Chenier & Elizabeth Englebretson & Jessi A. James-Barry & Amanda N. Rigsby & Alyssa E. Rodolfich & Evelyn P. McQueen & Eric L. Sparks, 2024. "Development of a Community-Driven Waste Reduction Education and Action Program," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-10, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:11:p:4823-:d:1409341
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    1. Mahmoud El-Sharkawy & Modhi O. Alotaibi & Jian Li & Daolin Du & Esawy Mahmoud, 2025. "Heavy Metal Pollution in Coastal Environments: Ecological Implications and Management Strategies: A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-29, January.

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