Browsing Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers by Title
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Qualitative Analysis of Potential Locations for Agrivoltaic System Implementation on Dalhousie’s Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia
(2024-04)Given that the energy sector contributes to over one-third of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, there is a clear need to transition away from unsustainable fossil fuels to a more renewable-energy-powered world. ... -
Rainwater Collection System: A Feasibility Study for Dalhousie University
(2006-04)The Rainwater Collection and Cistern System: A Feasibility Study for Dalhousie University is based on the core requirements of the Environmental Problem Solving II (ENVS: 3502). The report includes a variety of methods to ... -
Recommendations for promoting stair use in the Dalhousie Tupper Building
(2012-04)There is an increase in the proportion of people engaged in sedentary careers, which promotes a more inactive lifestyle. Promoting physical activity across Dalhousie campus is a major part of the Healthy Dalhousieʼs ... -
Reducing Disposable Cups on Dalhousie Campus: A Second Cup Case Study
(2008-04)An enormous amount of waste is being generated on campus through the use of disposable cups. Massive amounts of waste are generated by coffee cups each week and are sent to landfills. Landfills are unsustainable and cause ... -
Reducing the energy use in Dalhousie residences through infrastructural and behavioral changes
(2007-04)Dalhousie University is one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Canada. Over the years, it has taken a leadership role through signing both the Talloires and Halifax Declarations, committing itself to teach ... -
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 ... -
Retrofitting Showerheads in Dalhousie University Residences: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
(2009-04)With the human population expected to double by 2027, resource depletion has increasingly becoming a cause for concern. Only 2.5 percent of the earth’s water supplies are classified as fresh, and even less is accessible. ... -
Reusable mug program: Assessing campus perspectives and use of the pilot program at the Killam Library, Dalhousie University
(2019-04)The main objective of this study is to assess perspectives and use of the reusable mug pilot program at the Killam Library, Dalhousie University. Reduction of solid waste is a widespread environmental and sustainability ... -
Reusable Mugs: Reducing Waste on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
(2004-04)This project focuses on waste produced at Dalhousie University in Halifax by disposable cups. Thousands of cups of hot beverages are purchased on Dalhousie’s Studley campus everyday creating a large volume of waste. This ... -
A Salty Situation: An Environmental and Economic Analysis of Ice-Management on Dalhousie University, Halifax Campuses
(2016-04)Road Salt is a common ice-management strategy, however it can be extremely damaging to the environment. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University’s only form of de-icing is currently road salt. However, due to its ... -
Shut off and Save: An Analysis of Energy Use and Environmental Impact of Dalhousie Studley Campus Computers
(2005-04)Fossil fuel emissions are currently described as the main cause of global warming. This is a result of energy use and is of particular concern when energy is wasted, therefore results in unnecessary emissions. This study ... -
Social Factors Leading to Improper Waste Disposal in the Killam Library at Dalhousie University and the Role of Labels and Signs in Improving Waste Diversion
(2012-04)The purpose of this study is to advance the Dalhousie University sustainability initiative by identifying significant avenues for improvement in waste management through conducting research in the Killam Library. The study ... -
The Socio-Economic Factors of Transportation at Dalhousie University
(2017-04)The goal of our research was to increase knowledge and understanding of how Dalhousie University students commute to and from Studley Campus, with a focus on the socio-economic factors that influence their choices. This ... -
Sprucing up Dalhousie: Understanding Students’ Knowledge and Values about Biodiversity on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2020-04)Previous studies about Dalhousie University’s campus biodiversity focused primarily on indoor greenspace and how nature improved students’ productivity and wellbeing. However, little was done to explore outdoor greenspaces ... -
Student Benchmark Survey on Ecological Literacy Research Project
(2015-04)The following research study investigates the level of ecological literacy of fourth year and above students at Dalhousie University. Ecological literacy, or eco-literacy, refers to the capacity of an individual to perceive, ... -
Student Cell Phone Usage and Disposal
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Student Guided Suggestions for Improving Participation in Dalhousie Office of Sustainability’s Used Device Drive
(2024-04)Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a significant global challenge, driven by escalating technology consumption and declining device lifespans. In Canada, individuals generate an estimated 20kg of e-waste annually, ... -
Student Perceptions on incorporating ‘Native Plant’-- Focused Green Spaces on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus.
(2023-04)The idea behind this research is to grasp Dalhousie student interest for the presence of green spaces and their curiosity in the involvement of creating and maintaining these areas. Our specific research question being ... -
Students and Sustainable Food
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Studley Campus Walkability Assessment
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