Browsing Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers by Title
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Pedestrianizing Norma Eddy Lane: An Analysis of Transport Mode and Safety
(2023-04)This study examines the numerical distribution of users of the north end of Norma Eddy Lane by travel mode. The site, located on the north end of the Dalhousie University Sexton Campus, in between the Ralph M. Medjuck ... -
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 ... -
Perceptions of Climate Change: How Dalhousie students conceptualize climate change and the role of faculty in promoting awareness
(2018-04)In an attempt to underline areas within Dalhousie University's schooling that are currently lacking climate change related education, students across multiple faculties were surveyed to identify knowledge gaps in faculty ... -
PERSPECTIVES ON DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE WASTE
(2018-04)Disposable beverage waste is an increasingly common issue in North America and at Dalhousie University. Our research project focused on identifying how students and staff who use the Rowe Management Building on Dalhousie ... -
Policy and Behaviour: Exploring Energy Use by Computers in the Marion McCain Building
(2008-04)In an era of increasing concern about environmental integrity and stability, all sectors of society including individuals, institutions, industry and government are re-examining their relationship with the environment. ... -
The Price of Gold: An Analysis of the Financial Costs of LEED Certification and the Role of LEED in Meeting Dalhousie’s Sustainability Objectives
(2016-04)The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, now plays a major part in the design process of many major construction projects. Dalhousie University is no exception, having a ... -
The Price of Plastic: An Analysis of the Environmental and Economic Impacts and Social Perceptions of Single-Use Plastic Containers at Dalhousie University
(2019-04)While recyclable, landfills house 22 to 43% of plastics (Gourmelon, 2015, p. 2). Plastic packaging comprises the majority of plastic waste (Brooks et al., 2018, p. 1). With rises in plastic production (Gourmelon, 2015, ... -
Prioritizing Design Elements for a Sexton Campus Bike Space
(2016-04)In an effort to expand Dalhousie University Sexton campus (as herein referred to as Sexton campus) services the Innovative Design in Architecture and Engineer (IDEA) building has been proposed for construction in ... -
Promoting Sustainable Paper Use in the Killam Library
(2004-04)The project goal is to provide education on how to reduce, reuse, redirect and ultimately how to rethink paper use. This project explored paper use at Dalhousie University, with the goal of raising awareness to promote ... -
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 ...