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Objective
The 28-minute
Zero Waste video ("Zero Waste: Idealistic Dream or Realistic Goal?)
introduces an audience to Zero Waste concepts via interviews with engaging
speakers (conducted by video producer Paul Connett) and real world Zero
Waste examples. Ideally, the video is probably best shown as part of an
event (see above) that includes a guest speaker or panel discussion, and
perhaps a Q and A session. This video is not a Hollywood production, but
rather a grassroots effort of Zero Waste activists. IMPORTANT
NOTE: The Public Forum/Panel Discussion was organized by EcoCycle
as part of an evening that included a pre-event warm-up reception,
a showing of the Zero Waste Video, a Guest
Speaker, a Public Forum/Panel Discussion,
a Zero Waste Idea Contest (pdf)
and a post-event dessert reception . The
Video showing's place in the larger event is in bold in the following
schedule of EcoCycle's event. Remember, offering food and drink-before
AND after your event if possible- is key to a well-attended event! Schedule
for Eco-Cycle event
(This event was held on a Friday night-the evening before Earth Day 2000-at
the Boulder Public Library auditorium.)
Doors
open (warm-up reception with food and drink); opportunity for guests
to enter Zero Waste contest-this was available in lobby throughout
event
Guests
are reminded that Zero Waste video will start in five minutes
Welcome
and introduction of event and video; overview of evening
Showing
of Zero Waste Video
Introduction
of Guest Speaker Gary Liss
Presentation
by Gary Liss
Introduction
of Panel members and the Public Forum/Panel Discussion (Panelists
were introduced and then each one was given 5 minutes to speak; this
was followed by about 20 minutes of Q and A from the audience); reminder
to guests to stick around for dessert following the Q and A
Dessert
Reception; opportunity for guests to enter Zero Waste contest
How To Do It
Step
1 (6 weeks before event): Contact video production company to ensure
equipment is available to rent for day of showing.
Step 2 (4 weeks before event): Order video from GrassRoots
Recycling Network
Step 3 (Week of event): Check in with video production company
to confirm that equipment rental and set-up arrangements are confirmed.
Step 4 (Day of event): Set up equipment EARLY and test performance.
You may even want to do this step before the day of the event.
Tips
- Make
sure it's clear WHO will be setting up and testing the equipment.
- Ensure
that someone who is at the event is knowledgeable enough about the equipment
to troubleshoot if there is a problem.
- If
the showing is for a small number of people in a small area, consider
a large-screen TV display as opposed to a projected image-but make sure
the sound is okay.
- Introduce
the video so that viewers know what to expect afterwards (e.g., question
time, speaker, panel discussion, dessert reception).
- If you have a larger audience, make sure you have a sound system that will suit the room and the crowd; a blaring TV will just distort the sound, which is a little rough.
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