Featured Project
TEACHING COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE
Instructional Problem. Many households and businesses have access to recycling but lack clear disposal guidance. When trash, recyclables, and green waste are improperly mixed—a habit called “wishcycling”—it can contaminate materials, overload landfills, and harm the environment.
Video Instruction showing best practices to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Design Solution. A quantitative action research project identified the problem, assessed its impact, and outlined best practices. It was presented asynchronously and included a supplantive activity to solve the learning gap.
Process. The challenge was to create a learning tool for a small community to improve recycling habits despite confusing guidance and limited city equipment. Research showed most residents struggle with proper recycling due to unclear instructions. Instructional tools will help them adopt better practices.
Data. Professional participants engaged asynchronously via email, receiving a video, assessments, and surveys. They completed a pre-assessment, played an online sorting game, and took a post-assessment to measure knowledge gains and attitude shifts.
Result. A 13% knowledge increase improved recycling attitudes. Pre-assessments showed uncertainty, while post-assessments confirmed effective learning. The training now helps businesses and communities understand the impact of "wishcycling."
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