Community-Based Solution for Trash Across Ohio Highways Presentation

This presentation addresses the issue of trash accumulation across highways in Ohio, presenting a community-based solution. It begins by identifying the problem, highlighting the impact of litter, and analyzing its causes. The presentation proposes a collaborative model involving community groups and relevant agencies like ODOT and Ohio EPA. A public education program, including social media campaigns and school initiatives, is outlined to raise awareness and propose solutions. The presentation includes a detailed needs assessment, evaluates the capacity of the program, identifies key community leaders, and provides a timeline for implementation. Finally, it details methods for evaluating the program's effectiveness, including both tangible and intangible benchmarks. References supporting the analysis are also included.

Community-Based
Solution
Trash Across
Highways in OHIO
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Outline
Problem identification
Problem Analysis
Model
Public Education Program
Needs Assessment
Capacity of the Program
Community Leaders
Timeline
Evaluation

Problem Identification
Ohio is facing the issue of trash across
highways.
The problem was highlighted by Central Ohio
Litter Summit in February 2018
People are not taking measures to keep
environment clean
Issue is gaining attention at government level
Proposals are presented for the solutions

Problem Analysis
Reasons for garbage across highways
People driving with uncovered loads
No garbage bags in their cans
Throwing trash out the window.
• The problem further leads to
Clogged drains
Affects the view of the city
Choke the animals
Cause diseases

Model
Group Collaborative Process
Two heads are better than one
The issue affects everyone so everyone is made
part of it
Collaboration among groups is vital because
Problem is manageable with a set process
Enhances group productivity and efficiency
Increase involvement and group satisfaction

Public Education Program
Running “Litter Awareness” Program
Purpose:
Creating awareness among public
Proposing solutions to reduce litter
Actions:
Using social media channels to address issue
Teaching children in schools
Using banners and running paid ads to deliver
message

Needs Assessment
ODOT has shown yearly spending of $4 million dollar
on clearing the roadsides from litter
The problem is getting out of control
Incurring taxpayers money is only adding to the
costs
People have Less or no knowledge of the effects
Increase dependence on government
ODOT and people living near highways agreed to
address the solution through public awareness.

Capacity of the Program
Targets the population of central Ohio
People of all age groups irrespective of the gender
and race will be included
Groups will be formed as part of collaborative process
Groups of women, children, teens and adults in public
will be formed
Collaboration with “Ohio Department of
Transportation” and “Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency”.

Community Leaders
Collaboration with “Ohio Department of
Transportation” and “Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency”.
Both these departments are serving the same
purpose
Improve access to target audience
Facilitate the programs
Alliance will improve the credibility of the
program

Timeline
Activities Time Period
Problem identification 1 week
Investigating the issue 1 week
Planning Actions 2 weeks
Exploring concerns of community 1 week
Developing skills 1 week
Implementing programs 4 weeks
Evaluating changes and actions 2 weeks

Evaluation
Both tangible and intangible benchmarks will be set
to evaluate the program
Following methods will be followed
Assessing the trash across the highways before and
after the program.
People’s attitude towards their surrounding
People’s behavior on educating others on taking the
pollution issues seriously
Use of garbage bags,
Use of environment friendly products
Effective disposal of wastes