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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 ... -
E-Waste Management at Dalhousie University
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Eco-Efficiency Marketing Study
(2011-04)Eco- Efficiency refers to the creation of greater goods and services while simultaneously reducing environmental resource use and degradation (Eco-Efficiency Centre, 2011). The Eco-Efficiency Marketing project answers the ... -
The Edible Campus
(2013-04)The Edible Campus research project was suggested by the Dalhousie Student Union Sustainability Office (DSUSO) to identify ways of increasing campus sustainability by providing students access to fresh, local food ... -
The effect of a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation on ocean temperatures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence over the past 150 years
(2021-04-15)Ocean circulation is essential for transporting heat, dissolved CO2, and nutrients all around the globe. The strength of the ocean circulation, therefore, has a major influence on climate and vice versa. Over time, ocean ... -
The effect of call similarity on call discrimination by Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) nestlings in the presence of noise
(2021-04)As the extent of noise expands with urbanization, so does the extent of its impacts on wildlife. The impact of noise is particularly strong when it comes to the disruption of avian communication. Birds rely heavily on ... -
The Effect of Campus Study Spaces on Mental Wellbeing at Dalhousie University: Does the Lack of Natural Light in the Killam Library Reduce Students Mental Wellbeing?
(2018-04)The purpose of this study is to test whether the lack of natural light in the Killam Library reduces the mental wellbeing of students during the winter season at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This study is ... -
The effect of extensive green roof substrate composition on native low-bush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) and crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) growth and health
(2014-04)The establishment of native vegetation on green roofs may reduce maintenance requirements and increase local biodiversity and ecosystem services. In Nova Scotia, native species from coastal barrens have been selected for ... -
The effect of snowfall on the power output of photovoltaic solar panels in Halifax, NS
(2012-04)The issues of global warming and climate change and how we reduce the global impact of these problems have been at the forefront of many discussions between government bodies, world organizations and the general public. ... -
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, ... -
Effectiveness of a Behaviour - Based Energy Conservation Campaign, Targeting Accessibility Door Systems on Dalhousie Studley Campus
(2019-04)The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a community-based social marketing (CBSM) campaign in reducing the misuse of accessibility door systems by able-bodied persons on Dalhousie Studley Campus. The ... -
The effects of catchment liming on the calcium budget of an acidified Nova Scotia watershed
(2014-03)Acidification of South West Nova Scotia’s (SWNS) watersheds from acid rain deposition has led to the depletion of base cations from catchment soils (Clair & Hindar 2005). This has led to a reduction in the acid ... -
The effects of interior green spaces on student wellbeing and productivity on Dalhousie University's Studley Campus
(2019-04)A handful of studies have explored the importance of indoor green spaces in relation to productivity and well-being. However, few studies examine indoor green spaces’ benefits on a university campus. Our group believed ... -
The Efficacy of Implementing a Photovoltaic System at 1400 Lemarchant St.
(2018-04)In this study we conducted a cost benefit analysis of an installation of photovoltaic panels on a house located at 1400 Lemarchant St. We calculated the available suitable rooftop space on the house, determined it to ... -
ELEMENT MOBILITY AS A RESULT OF CHEMICAL WEATHERING IN A GRANITOID NEAR VALPARAISO, CHILE
(2008-04)The chemical breakdown of the geologic environment is a source of both beneficial and toxic elements in biological and water systems. A saprolite is preserved when the chemical weathering rate of bedrock exceeds its ... -
Emerging Hot Spot Analysis and Forests: A Case Study on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid’s Invasion into Nova Scotia using Fine Spatial Resolution Satellite Imagery.
(2020-04)Adelges tsugae (hemlock woolly adelgid) is an invasive forest insect first identified in Nova Scotia in 2017. This insect poses a threat to the Acadian Forests, as Tsuga canadensis (eastern hemlock) is a keystone species ... -
Employee Behaviour and Sustainability in a Dining Hall at Dalhousie University
(2013-04)Due to the volume of food production, commercial-sized foodservice facilities are more energy and water-use intensive than office and classroom spaces. In addition, foodservices utilize large quantities of food and material ... -
ENABLING DIVESTMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS: Characterizing Divestment Awareness and Support at Dalhousie University
(2017-04)A team of students at Dalhousie University has come together to develop a comprehensive research report on the state of divestment from fossil fuels at their University. Divestment campaigns have recently become popular ... -
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 ...