[Pharmwaste] RE: [naddg] Unused Drug Logo

[HACKEL, RICHARD]

    Might want to be careful about feeding the public some idea about
burning the waste meds.  There are some out there who will try to cut
out the middleman and try to burn them in their back yard burn barrel.
Without emission or run-off controls this would probably be just as bad
as flushing.  They need to learn to get them into the hands of
professionals.  Let the public think they are being recycled or will
under go some magical reverse alchemy to convert them to a safe use.
Things they cannot easily do themselves.  

   Besides as technology changes and improves, there may be other ways
to destroy or convert the waste meds.  Then a symbol that indicates
burning as the ultimate end point might become contrary to reality and
need changing.

 


          Rich Hackel, OSC 

Emergency Response Section, NRO

Cell 574 / 274-9103

574 / 245--4876   fx 245--4877 
rhackel at idem.in.gov

            

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From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Etter,
William D
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:06 PM
To: naddg at www.mainecenteronaging.org; drugdisposal at mainebenzo.org;
drugpolicy at mainecenteronaging.org; steermbsg at www.mainecenteronaging.org;
unused at www.mainecenteronaging.org; pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Cc: amad at downes-grainger.com; gressitt at gmail.com
Subject: [Pharmwaste] RE: [naddg] Unused Drug Logo

 

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. 

	3rd 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 

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