Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is the statewide anti-littering campaign. Our group is aiming to create a similar program here in Norman targeting local business owners, home owners, and students through techniques such as city wide mail-outs, channel 20. Another plan we have is to make sure that all Norman residents are aware of their trash days, and rules and location of the city dump.
Our group had a very informative meeting with Mayor Cindy Rosenthal where we learned that the only combatants to the City of Norman litter problem is a six man litter crew headed up by Greg Hall. Other efforts have been made through the years, however no consistent campaign has been enacted.
Our group, Women On A Mission, has made contact with the University of OklahomaOUr Earth, with hopes of creating a joint event that would also include the group tacking the Norman recycling campaign. student organization,
One idea our group has had for an event is to create a trashcan decorating competition. Various groups would purchase and decorate trashcans that could then be placed around Norman at no cost to the city.
Every resident of Norman, whether permanent or just passing through should do their absolute best to keep the city of Norman looking its best. It reflects not only on the city but also the University of Oklahoma and its' students.
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I think this campaign idea is excellent and very relevant to our community. I would be interested to know how the idea was generated. I don't know exactly when Earth Day is, but that would be a great day to spread the word on your group and its goals.
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