[Pharmwaste] RE: [naddg] Unused Drug Logo

[Catherine Zimmer]

Hi all,
Just want to add a prompt here--the best management method for drug or 
any other waste is to not produce it in the first place. Granted our 
immediate goal is to get medications and other toxics out of our waters, 
but ultimately we should be shooting for no drug waste. I think the logo 
should somehow reflect that.


Catherine Zimmer
Health Care Specialist

Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
University of Minnesota
612/624-4635, 800/247-0015
http://www.mntap.umn.edu

Helping Minnesota businesses maximize resource efficiency, prevent pollution and reduce costs.



Etter, William D wrote:
> Here is a thought. "Learn to Burn" ( I think that the public should be 
> lead to understand that drug return means drug disposal, and drug 
> disposal means incineration.)
> So, a capsule icon with the end (or center) morphing into an arrow 
> that points to a "collection box" icon. The bottom-half of the 
> collection box morphs into a flames (icon).
> I think that the arrow morphing off the end of the capsule is symbolic 
> of the (end user) focus of the issue.
> I am not fond of the faded capsule icon. I think the capsule should 
> have a distinct outline. Also, printing/reproduction applications may 
> not be kind to the logo.
> Color as well as black and white outline versions would be applicable, 
> done in the art style of the DOT placards for hazardous materials and 
> waste.
> The issue text (what ever the message is) could appear in the capsule 
> icon. Specific program text could appear under the entire logo.
> Special Agent William Etter
> Demand Reduction Coordinator
> U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
> Portland District Office
> 1220 SW 3rd Ave. Room 1525
> Portland, OR 97204
>
> Office Phone: 503-326-3371 / 2466
> Email: william.d.etter at usdoj.gov <mailto:william.d.etter at usdoj.gov>
>
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     *From:* owner-naddg at www.mainecenteronaging.org
>     [mailto:owner-naddg at www.mainecenteronaging.org] *On Behalf Of
>     *gressitt
>     *Sent:* Sunday, March 25, 2007 9:24 AM
>     *To:* drugdisposal at mainebenzo.org;
>     drugpolicy at mainecenteronaging.org;
>     naddg at www.mainecenteronaging.org;
>     steermbsg at www.mainecenteronaging.org;
>     unused at www.mainecenteronaging.org; pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>     *Cc:* gressitt at gmail.com; amad at downes-grainger.com
>     *Subject:* [naddg] Unused Drug Logo
>
>     This is a somewhat thinking out loud message as well as a request
>     for feedback.
>
>     It seems a lot of us have been troubled to try and find a logo to
>     identify take-backs or drug return programs with an identifiable
>     and recognizable symbol. We approached RUM Australia and they
>     graciously gave permission for us to use their logo, we’ve looked
>     around and found a few others.
>
>     At the last monthly meeting of the Maine Benzo Study Group there
>     was a decision to move forward with a logo that helped distinguish
>     the Drug Disposal Group, and interest. Over the past several
>     months we have been looking at various logos and the concept of a
>     capsule and a single arrow seems to have been picked up in one way
>     or another by several different programs and if that is what is
>     evolving would like to try and stay mainstream and identifiable.
>
>     Attached is what we are left with for design elements, other
>     examples ( not exhaustive) to keep in mind, or suggestions that we
>     have received from a number of people.
>
>     3^rd down in the first column seems to have most appeal so far but
>     I wanted some input and suggestions and wondered does anyone out
>     there have an idea for a national logo? ONDCP does not have one as
>     of yet I noted.
>
>     If the attachment doesn’t come through I can mail it directly.
>
>     Stevan Gressitt, M.D.
>
>     207-441-0291
>
>     www.mainebenzo.org <http://www.mainebenzo.org>
>
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