Program Resources

Packaging Education Program

Extension Program Resources-Community Development 1996

I. Title of Program or Issue:	Packaging Education Program
A. Situational Statement:	The severity of solid waste issues is well documented in the United States. In Ohio, the passage of Amended Substitute House Bill 592, in 1988, radically altered waste management practice, and has put forth new challenges and oppor tunities for local governments. Through the creation of Solid Waste Management Policy Boards, solid waste planning and implementation has become a necessary and highly visible activity at the local level. The individual contributes to the waste stream at all levels of product production and consumption. A knowledge of packaging serves to improve consumer decision making in product purchase and in product package disposal.
B. Description/Educational Objectives:	The primary purpose of the packaging education program is to create a more informed consumer. To do so it is necessary: To understand the purpose of packaging To realize the intention of all packaging is consumer use To identify options for behavior modification as individuals.
C. Suggested Time Required for Program; Time of Year:	One two-hour program--Displays and fact sheets have no time limit; anytime
D. Audience and Level of Offering:	Individual and group programs. Materials are available for individual use. Displays and group lessons are available for group settings at the county and/or district level.
E. Teaching Methods, Resources, Costs:	There is no cost for any of the materials. Fact sheets are available in each county office. The display is available on loan from the district office. Teaching materials are available in each county office.
F. Contact Person(s), Location:	Dr. Joe E. Heimlich, Leader, Environmental Sciences, Community Development, 204 Mount Hall, 1050 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1002; 614-292-6926