The 2012 Spring semester class of ENGR 370 (Energy, Technology and Society) has chosen to continue the Humboldt State University Paper Towel Diversion Project. Phase II of the project will culminate in a memorandum of understanding supported by documented research. This document will ask participating stakeholders to take a vested interest in the project. The memorandum is not meant to be contractual but rather a step towards an easy facilitation of the project through understanding and agreement to the proposed elements of the project. The document is supported by further research into an effective paper towel collection system and a community based social marketing plan to change social norms on the campus. Teams where developed to work on each component and contribute to the final document. The following is a detailed outline of the project development and a summary of the final product.

Project Organization

The project was divided up into four core groups with a supervisor representing each group. The groups work independently on particular tasks. Team supervisors assist groups with work flow and maintain communication between groups. The whole project is overseen by Lonny Graffman, class instructor.

• Team Cuties are researching and creating a community based social marketing program to support the project.
• Team G & J are writing and presenting a memorandum of understanding to project stakeholders.
• Team Radical Researchers are developing a paper towel collection system.
• Team Button Pushers are analyzing the collection system.