Browsing Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers by Title
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Facilitating Carbon Footprint Awareness in the Ralph M. Medjuck Building
(2011-04)Research in any area that is working to reduce carbon dioxide is presently relevant, timely and urgently needed because climate change is occurring at an accelerated rate due to the carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas ... -
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 ... -
A Feasibility Analysis of Implementing Bioregional Food in Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus Residence Dining Halls
(2005-04)This project will examine how much of the food for the dining halls on Dalhousie University’s Studley campus come from farms, processors and manufacturers within the Maritime Provinces which include Nova Scotia, New Brunswick ... -
Feasibility Analysis of the De-Icing Methods at Dalhousie University
(2004-04)Salt is the primary de-icing agent used on Dalhousie campus. This de-icer has many detrimental effects to many aspects of our ecosystem. Literature research and interviews with pertinent actors have resulted in a list of ... -
Feasibility and desirability of implementing a vertical garden on LSC Builging of Dalhousie University's Studley Campus
(2018-04)This study provides information regarding the feasibility and sustainability of a vertical garden in the study area on the eighth floor of the Life Sciences Center (LSC) at Dalhousie University. We hope to use this garden ... -
Feasibility of a Living Wall in the LSC
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Feasibility of a Motion-sensor System in the Dalhousie Killam Memorial Library
(2007-04)Global environmental issues are very prevalent today. Many countries are looking for more sustainable ways to accomplish what it is they want to do. University campuses are also hopping on the bandwagon, or so to speak, ... -
THE FEASIBILITY OF BIOFUEL IMPLEMENTATION IN DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS
(2006-04)Vehicle fleet statistics, surveys, interviews, and a review of current research were used to assess the feasibility of using biofuels (particularly biodiesel) in Dalhousie University’s current vehicle fleet. Economic and ... -
The Feasibility of Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus’s Designation as a “Bee Campus” ™ Through Student Support of Pollinator-Friendly Initiatives.
(2023-04)The western honeybee (Apis mellifera) plays a significant role in most pollination networks globally (Hung et al. 2018). Bee City Canada™ is an organization that supports the establishment of bee sanctuaries in cities ... -
The Feasibility of Double-Sided Printing in the Learning Commons
(2008-04)The manufacturing of paper destroys millions of hectares of Canadian forest every year, as well as contributing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere and chemicals to our water and soils. Educational institutions are mass ... -
Feasibility of Making University Avenue Car-Free
(2005-04)University Avenue at Dalhousie University is a space that was designed for motor vehicles, but is used primarily by pedestrians. As a part of the Greening the Campus movement, the group has evaluated the feasibility of ... -
The Feasibility of Supplying Locally Sourced and Organic Food for a Student-Run Food co-op on Studley Campus
(2009-04)The Greening the Campus movement is an initiative that addresses issues of sustainability within university institutions. At Dalhousie University, the Environmental Problem Solving class provides students with a research ... -
Feasibility Study for a Farmer’s Market on Dalhousie Campus
(2010-04)This paper is designed to gauge student and faculty interest in a Dalhousie Farmer’s Market. Farmers markets are beneficial because they can help reduce food mileage, help support local economy, and provide students and ... -
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 ... -
Food for thought: Assessing student perceptions of meal hall plastic waste and sustainability in Dalhousie Halifax campus residences
(2019-04)The generation of large amounts of waste from single-use disposable plastics presents a barrier to achieving greater campus sustainability. It has been noticed that Dalhousie University residences use and waste an abundance ... -
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 ... -
Food Sustainability Report Card for the Student Union Building at Dalhousie University
(2010-04)The concept of sustainable development is one of the big ideas of our time. Every individual needs to appreciate their part in turning our global challenges into opportunities to build more resilient local and global ... -
Food Wasting Attitudes and Behaviours Among Residence Meal Hall Users at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
(2017-04)Dalhousie University has undertaken multiple initiatives in recent years to produce less food waste within their dining halls. This study aimed to develop a relation between the attitudes and behaviours towards food waste ... -
Formalizing EV Infrastructure and Management on Dalhousie Campuses
(2018-04)This report provides some highlights and examples of Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure and management programs at eight different universities throughout Canada and the United States. Methods of analysis include interviews ...