Browsing Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers by Title
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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 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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Studley Campus Walkability Assessment
(2010-04)The Greening the Campus Movement at Dalhousie University aims to improve sustainability and increase environmental awareness and action on the university‟s campuses. Since walking is the major mode of transportation on ... -
Studley House: Light Audit
(2010-04)Energy consumption in many buildings at Dalhousie University is an expenditure which, in several cases, is able to be reduced. An examination was done into one area of energy consumption, the lighting system within the ... -
Suitability Map of Dalhousie’s Studley Campus Renewable Energy Potential
(2017-04)The objective of the completed project was to create an asset map that underlines Dalhousie University's potential to harness solar and wind energy on Studley Campus. In an effort to contribute to the advancement of ... -
Sustainable Furniture Procurement at Dalhousie University
(2012-04)Research was conducted by 5 Dalhousie Students in the SUST 3502 Campus as a Living Laboratory Course pertaining to sustainable furniture procurement at Dalhousie. The current problem at Dalhousie lies in the lack of overall ... -
Sustainable Grounds Management at Dalhousie University: A Community Approach
(2006-04)There is a need for greater sustainability on Dalhousie University campuses. More specifically, the report epands on the need for sustainability in terms of the land indicators on campus. Dalhousie’s current landscape ... -
Tap Take Back: Awareness Surrounding Dalhousie University’s Drinking Water Pledge and Implications for the Dalhousie Community
(2018-04)It has been postulated that as we attempt to move towards a collective sustainable future, universities can be seen as leaders in setting this example. Universities are often at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, ... -
To eat or not to eat: The problem of unsustainable food practices at Dalhousie University
(2004-04)Undergraduate students Rachel Climenhaga, Meghan McKenna, Elizabeth Murray, Jennifer Robinson and Lilly Briggs conducted a feasibility study to determine whether or not it would be possible to have locally-grown, organic ...