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Title	URL or Citation	Description of CBSM	Description of Community (e.g. rural/urban and relative size)	Community size (Small < 10k; Medium<100k; Large<1M)	Notes
Conserve Energy Save the World	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiIBWNyiFNM&feature=related	a simple but moving video about the earth and solar energy	people who consume / use energy	Large	The organization behind this video is http://candeeproductions.com/.
Double Panes	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pezKEkBIhqA	This spoof of M.I.A. Paper Planes attempts to convey that energy audits and retrofits are cool!	The community for this video appears to be anyone familiar with popular music, especially that of M.I.A.	Large	The organization behind this video is http://www.grassfedfilms.org.
Greenhouse Gas Cows	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIforUNXrUQ&feature=relmfu	A cartoon showing why eating cows leads to Greenhouse Gas increases in our atmosphere	Designed for kids	Large	Animal Planet is responsible for this one and is at http://www.youtube.com/user/AnimalPlanetTV
Energy, let's save it!	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-g73ty9v04	This is a cartoon video showing the consequences of wasting energy and the few simple things we can do to save our environment.	The community for this video is anyone who likes cartoons. Mostly geared towards kids, but who doesn't love a good cartoon once and a while.	Large	The organization behind this video is http://www.sustenergy.org, Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign.
Plastic Consumption Reduction	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koETnR0NgLY	Using the Jay-Z "New York State of Mind" rhythm to create this CBSM campaign to make people aware of plastic consumption	Urban youth and adults	Large	some contact and info http://www.GreenSangha.org/plastics-campaign/ and http://www.NewMessageMedia.com/contact/
Act Now!	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7mETr1SqXk&feature=related	This video is in the spirit of protest, demanding our governments and politicians pay attention to climate change and take responsibility and make changes.	This video is for all communities, the young or old, rich or poor.	Large --> Global	Friends of the the Earth International produced this video http://www.foei.org. To sign the petition visit http://www.thebigask.eu
Pay-As-You-Throw Garbage Collection	http://www.cbsm.com/cases/payasyouthrow+in+pennsylvania_123	This program has been implemented in over 211 communities around Pennsylvania. Essentially, the community chooses the fee amount and what the money will be used for, making it very adaptable worldwide. Since implementation this program has greatly reduced the amount of waste generated, in some cases as much as 50%.	These communities that have this program in place are fairly small. However, this system could work in all sized communities, and in all areas of the globe where trash collection takes place.	Small-->Large	This is a good example of a policy that communities can choose to adopt. Once in place this policy can quickly cause change because a new social norm is developed.
Bio Diesel Community Action	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KELYEOthG6I	Using a CBSM system to increase knowledge of bio diesel use and production for all purposes, as well as looking to the future of energy sources.	The community involved includes diesel car owners, perspective users, and all those interested in the technology.	Greater Los Angles area, so very large.	Put on by the supporters of bio diesel in LA with help from the 11th hour action. http://www.11thHourAction.com
HSU Rap	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_CmrrPWfVo	This is a rap done by the Humboldt State University Green Campus group. The song addresses a couple of energy efficiency measures while giving a shout-out to LBC at an energy efficiency summit.	People who are not so aware of tips that can help them save energy.	Small to Large	Visit the Green Campus website to learn more about what they are doing to help reduce Humboldt State University http://hsugreencampus.com
Wan Obama Girl? Save Your Energy!	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5w9AmtUVnY&feature=fvwrel	This is a song featuring Obama Girl. She is attempting to be a politically influencing figure in the United States.	People who are very new to the energy efficiency realm and interested in reducing their energy bill.	Large to Nation-wide	Visit her website to learn more: http://obamagirl.com/.
Using Commitment to Reduce Energy Consumption in Iowa City	http://www.cbsm.com/cases/using+commitment+to+reduce+energy+consumption+in+iowa+city_85	This CBSM used public participation and commitment of a group that went to the volunteer energy reducer and told them how to reduce there energy consumption. The volunteers were monitored for one month and one group was told that there study would be publicized while the other group was to remain private. The results show a energy reduction in the public group of 10-20% while the private group had no significant change.	Iowa city citizens	small	brought to you by Fostering sustainable Behavior

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+|This CBSM used public participation and commitment of a group that went to the volunteer energy reducer and told them how to reduce there energy consumption. The volunteers were monitored for one month and one group was told that there study would be publicized while the other group was to remain private.  The results show a energy reduction in the public group of 10-20% while the private group had no significant change.
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