Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers: Recent submissions
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Fair Trade Campus: Identifying Support within the Dalhousie Community
(2012-04)The primary objective of this research project is to determine the level of support that is present at Dalhousie University for becoming a Fair Trade Campus. This is a holistic study that will take into account the ... -
E-Waste and Battery Recycling at Dalhousie University
(2012-04)The amount of electronic waste that is disposed of in landfills continues to grow each year. Due to high levels of environmental contamination, the collection and proper recycling of electronic waste is of utmost importance ... -
EFFECTIVE PLACEMENT AND DESIGN OF THE FOUR-BIN WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM IN LOBBY AND CLASSROOM AREAS AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
(2012-04)Dalhousie University currently diverts 60% of its waste from landfills, but in order to improve the University’s sustainability, a goal of 75% waste diversion has been set (Dalhousie University Office of Sustainability, ... -
Research into Dalhousie Water Consumption Through Drinking Fountain Usage
(2012-04)In our developed society, there exists a social stigma concerning drinking water from municipal sources (Pritchard, 2009). Some people would rather drink bottled water than indulge in a free resource that is easily ... -
Dalhousie Bookstore Textbook Buyback Program Research Project
(2012-04)The Dalhousie University Bookstore’s Buyback program provides students with the opportunity to sell their previously owned textbooks back to the bookstore. This offers students the opportunity to receive money for their ... -
Dalhousie University Bicycle Parking Audit 2012
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Conducting a Waste Audit in the Killam Library at Dalhousie University to Establish Waste Habits and Locate Problem Areas
(2010-04)This report analyzed the need for increases in waste diversion rates in order to reduce the amount of waste entering landfill sites. As municipalities move towards reducing and diverting their waste, universities are also ... -
AutoSaving: Increasing safety and efficiency of autoclaves and water distillation units at Dalhousie
(2012-04)This report explores efficiency and usage patterns of autoclaves and water distillation units on campus. Preliminary research into water distillation is provided, offering insight into users’ perspectives on efficiency ... -
Studley Campus Walkability Assessment
(2010-04)The Greening the Campus Movement at Dalhousie University aims to improve sustainability and increase environmental awareness and action on the university‟s campuses. Since walking is the major mode of transportation on ... -
Waves of change: An analysis of the systematic and behavioural problems regarding dripping faucets on Dalhousie University’s Sexton campus
(2013-04)Fresh water is becoming more and more scarce throughout the world. Though Canada is blessed with an abundance of it, more efforts for water conservation are necessary and universities have the opportunity to lead the ... -
Evaluating the Sustainability of Dalhousie University's Seafood Purchasing Practices
(2010-04)Unsustainable fishing is a serious concern worldwide. One would expect universities, especially those with environmental programs, to set a good example by using sustainable seafood in residence cafeterias. In this project ... -
Water Conservation on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus: An Audit of Dripping Faucets and Assessment of Attitudes Towards Water Waste
(2013-04)This research project is made up of two components; the water audit component in which the volume of water wasted from dripping taps was assessed and the survey component in which the level of awareness and concern of ... -
Washing Away Waste
(2013-04)Waste reduction strategies are an intricate part of the sustainable practices currently being initiated at Dalhousie University. The on-campus residence laundry facilities therefore offers a possible opportunity for further ... -
What are the options for increasing biodiversity on campus through increasing native plant species' populations?
(2010-04)The year 2010 is the International Year for Biodiversity. Biodiversity or lack thereof is a pressing environmental issue as the strength and resilience of ecosystems rely strongly on their diversity of species and populations. ... -
Studley Campus Walkability Assessment
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Deciphering Students’Conceptualizations of Campus Sustainability between years of study on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus using the Photovoice Method
(2013-04)Education has been recognized as having a significant influence on environmental consciousness and individual behaviour. However, experts emphasize that traditional education is not enough to transform behaviour. Rather, ...