Protecting our national water resources has become an important function of our local municipalities. Recent regulations from the EPA has mandated that municipalities, large and small, take part in this protection effort. Municipalities are required to apply for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. One of the requirements in the permit process is the creation of a MS4 Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), in which the disposal of dog waste is addressed.
Within the permit application are questions that address public education and outreach concerning the disposal of pet waste. In addition to our pet waste stations and pet waste station bags, we can create custom printed dog waste bags that can be used as a public education and outreach tool.
In the Seattle area, Puget Sound Starts Here, recognized the value of incorporating custom printed dog waste bags in their public education and outreach efforts. Initially, we created a custom printed educational dog waste bag for use in pet waste stations that performs two functions:
This is exactly what is intended by public education and outreach.
Public Education Outreach Tool Designs
The third dog waste bag that was introduced became a public education tool in a different way. This bag was our small 15 count roll, the type that the dog owner puts in the clip-on-the-leash holder. The small rolls created a new way to educate the public. The rolls are used as hand-out at fairs and gatherings where Puget Sound Starts Here is trying to spread their environmental message.
Contact us if you need help creating a design for your individual situation.
