Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers: Recent submissions
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Identifying the Desirability & Feasibility of a Passenger Ferry Across the Northwest Arm
(2013-04)Dalhousie University’s population is growing and with this growth comes increased demand for sustainable transportation options. Although, the Dalhousie Green Guide provides sustainable transportation alternatives for ... -
Energy Star in Residences: A Comparison of Energy Star vs. non-Energy Star appliances in three Dalhousie University Student Residences
(2013-04)The purpose of this report is to provide Dalhousie University with information about the number of Energy Star appliances within the common rooms of three residences, Howe Hall, Risley Hall, and Shirreff Hall and how the ... -
Dalhousie’s Eco-Olympics: Gaining an Understanding to Participation
(2013-04)The following report highlights research completed on the influences behind student participation in Dalhousie’s Eco-Olympics. The research group conducted both intercept as well as captive style questionnaires in order ... -
Perceived Barriers Impacting Participation of Dalhousie University Residents in Waste Diversion Programs
(2013-04)The purpose of this study is to identify the perceived barriers affecting participation in the waste diversion program, Dump and Run, and to provide recommendations on how to increase resident input. The study characterizes ... -
Climate Change Survey for the Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, NS
(2013-04)This report provides an analysis of climate change issues at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. The aim of this study was to identify problems on the campus related to climate change in order ... -
Art in the Staircase: A Step Toward Sustainability
(2013-04)The purpose of this study is to identify what type of art can be placed in staircases to increase stair use in the Tupper Building at Dalhousie University. This study has taken data collected from Tupper Building users to ... -
Green Space Perception
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Walkability on University Avenue
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E-Waste Management at Dalhousie University
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Student Cell Phone Usage and Disposal
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Feasibility of a Living Wall in the LSC
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Students and Sustainable Food
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Food Security among Dalhousie Students
(2015-04)This concluding report explores the progression of an investigation into the vitality of the Dalhousie Student Union Food bank (DSUFB). Located in basement of the Dalhousie Student Union Building, the DSUFB offers food ... -
WASTE DIVERSION: HOW WELL DO DALHOUSIE STUDENTS ON STUDLEY CAMPUS KNOW WASTE REGULATIONS?
(2015-04)Halifax Regional Municipalities (HRM) currently has a solid diversion rate of 59%. While this rate is relatively high, more can still be done to increase this number. Non-residential uses account for about 58% of total ... -
Following the Paper Trail: An Analysis of the use of Paper and Online Platforms in Classrooms on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2015-04)Dalhousie University aims to be a leader in sustainability amongst Canadian universities (Office of Sustainability, 2013). One way that the university is addressing sustainability issues on campus is by decreasing paper ...