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==== Review of the experiments ==== | ==== Review of the experiments ==== | ||
- | We reviewed the progress and conclusions from three experiments; | + | We reviewed the progress and conclusions from three experiments; |
The [[transparency experiment|Transparency of Marine Industries]] initiative sought to test the ideas around using transparency as a tool to improve the marine environment. The focus was on mapping existing initiatives, | The [[transparency experiment|Transparency of Marine Industries]] initiative sought to test the ideas around using transparency as a tool to improve the marine environment. The focus was on mapping existing initiatives, | ||
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* identify and clarify theories of change | * identify and clarify theories of change | ||
work on how enforcement authorities can use the available data for prosecution | work on how enforcement authorities can use the available data for prosecution | ||
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+ | The **[[plastic_pollution_experiment|Plastic pollution]]** experiment centred on the question "how could me make London single use plastic bottle free by 2016" | ||
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+ | After some background research conducted in Portugal and UK it was determined that it was not a crazy idea, and while it has a niche focus with a single issue, it is bold enough to be interesting. The experiment involved key informant interviews with 20~30 individuals directly involved with the issue. Data from sewage & waste companies in the UK was referenced. There could be a lot to learn from the various initiatives ot reduce plastic bag use and projects like [[http:// | ||
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+ | ideas / next steps | ||
+ | * London marathon - reusable bottle design as souvenir | ||
+ | * changing ingrained behaviour on plastic as disposable | ||
+ | * refill units at coffee shops (for example, sponsorship deals) | ||
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+ | * opportunities to collaborate with existing initiatives. | ||
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+ | * pay attention to waste messaging issues (e.g. NW Europe is locked into incineration for power production with existing contracts for waste disposal & incineration. etc.) | ||
+ | * a proposed manifesto for the Thames is inthe works, ask each of the next mayoral candidates to sign up? | ||
+ | * a closer look at countries such as Denmark and Germany which have existing deposit schemes for glass & plastic bottles. compare reuse and recycling rates (ref. MCS) | ||
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+ | conclusions | ||
+ | * validated hypothesis as 'not a crazy idea' | ||
+ | * have determined ways to talk about issues more clearly | ||
+ | * a platform is established (i.e. Selfridges events as an avenue for non-targeted change) | ||
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+ | questions | ||
+ | * are there ideas around temporal scaling? week -> month -> forever (to align with existing initiatives) | ||
+ | * are we compounding environmental issues by removing single use plastic bottles? | ||
+ | * what are the impacts of the projected change? | ||
+ | * any differences between high density and low density areas? | ||
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