Browsing Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers by Issue Date

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  • An Evaluation of Dalhousie University's Campus Recycling Program 

    Brooks, Kristy; Brown, Leah; Estridge, Maritza; Fahey, Kaitlin; Fraser, Stacey; Harding, Candace; Pardoe, Andrea; Parsons, Andrea; Pothier, Hayley (2006-04)
    This paper is the final report of the research project for the Materials group from the Environmental Problem Solving class at Dalhousie University, Winter Semester 2006, supervised by Gregor MacAskill. The intent of this ...

  • Examining the Feasibility of Installing a Greenwall in the Dalhousie Life Science Centre 

    Fage, Roger; Horwitz, Sophia; Sharpe, Kyle (2006-04)
    This study took place at Dalhousie University on Studley Campus; the purpose of this feasibility analysis was to determine if Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and aesthetics issues are present in the Life Science Centre (LSC) ...

  • Greening the Rowe Roof: A Feasibility Analysis 

    Luus, Kristina; Teoh, Larissa; Mitchell, Amber; Caron, Zoe; Markovich, Alex; Pulleyblank, Coren (2006-04)
    In light of the growing academic interest in using full cost accounting in feasibility analyses to aid decision-makers, this report sets out to critically examine the feasibility of installing the proposed green roof ...

  • Sustainable Grounds Management at Dalhousie University: A Community Approach 

    Chown, Marnie; Holmes, Michael; Keys, Christina; Seewald, Carla; Seniuk, Natalie; Stevenson, Ashley; Woolsey, Vernon (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 ...

  • THE FEASIBILITY OF BIOFUEL IMPLEMENTATION IN DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS 

    Parkes, Andrew; Scott, Borden; Quibell, Cameron; Steenberg, James; Berry, Kathryn; Garfield, Michaela (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 ...

  • Uni-Cycle: The Influence of Barrier Perception on bicycle commuting behaviour at Dalhousie University 

    Barry, Shawn; Kay, Jennifer; Lui, Shirley; Martin, William; Publicover, Anne; Wysmyk, Jessica (2007-04)
    In Canada, 25% of national green house gas emissions come from transportation. For this reason, transportation is seen as an important area to examine as a Greening the Campus initiative at Dalhousie University. In order ...

  • Assessing Paper Usage at the Dalplex 

    Mrema, Karen; MacLean, Kirsten; Felix, Lindsey; McVeigh, Meghan; Applebaum, Sarah; Luu, Susan (2007-04)
    The greening the campus initiative encourages both staff and students to reduce the ecological footprint of their institution. The athletics facility at Dalhousie University, the Dalplex, was selected for this project for ...

  • AN ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL IN THE DALHOUSIE UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES 

    Daigle, Carole; David, Ashley; Frenette, Gillian; Heggelin, Anthony; Kendall, Cynthia; Walsh, Fred (2007-04)
    This research project is one of many within the Greening the Campus movement; using the campus as a laboratory for creating a model of sustainability within the community. Chemical disposal practices were examined in the ...

  • Bio-diesel: The New Driving Force Behind Dalhousie’s Maintenance Vehicles 

    Bush, Zak; Godin, Luke; Petty, Dean; Sherin, Scott (2007-04)
    This project investigates the feasibility of running Dalhousie University’s maintenance vehicles on bio-diesel. This project proposes the use of an on campus bio-diesel refinement facility to convert waste cooking oil ...

  • Reducing the energy use in Dalhousie residences through infrastructural and behavioral changes 

    Ashworth, Janice; Grier, Eleanor; Koper, Alison; Trace, Kaleigh (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 ...

  • EXPLORATORY RESEARCH INTO THE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS OF DALHOUSIE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES AND POSSIBLE CHANGES TO DECREASE THE FACULTY’S IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT 

    Clarke, Suzanne; Forman, Alyssa; Leonard, Mike; Warren, Sarah (2007-04)
    Dalhousie University has an incredible opportunity and responsibility to influence and shape the way its faculty, staff and students choose to live and face the decisions they are confronted with daily. Dalhousie must be ...

  • Understanding Water Consumption in the Life Sciences Center 

    Hart, Jessica; Francis, Paula; Reed, Heather; Webster, Corey; Fraser, Drummond (2007-04)
    One water meter monitors Dalhousie University’s Life Sciences Centre (LSC) water delivery system, highlighting a lack of understanding of water use. A dual approach experimental model (descriptive & exploratory research) ...

  • The Average Amount of Solid Food Waste Produced at the Howe Hall Cafeteria and an Investigation of its Causes 

    Budgell, Jessica; Couse, Jason; Couvrette, Mischa; Hopper, Meghan; Keith, Sarah; Neimanis, Aelita; Onions, Gregory (2007-04)
    This paper will discuss the average amount of food being produced as waste at Dalhousie’s Howe Hall cafeteria. Included, is the average amount that each the patrons and kitchen are responsible for. In addition, we investigated ...

  • Feasibility of a Motion-sensor System in the Dalhousie Killam Memorial Library 

    Mullen, Kailee; Hartt, Donald; Butler, Sean (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, ...

  • Higher Learning - Greening the Kenneth Rowe Roof 

    Copley, Kevin; Gillis, Chloe; MacNaughton, Adeline; Riddell, Charles; Tardif-Woolgar, Megan; Tye, Rebecca; Delaney, Lizzy (2007-04)
    The Kenneth C. Rowe building on the Dalhousie University campus was designed to support a greenroof. The greenroof was never installed due to a lack of funding. Higher Learning is a group of Environmental Science students ...

  • Assessment of Support for Solar Hot Water Heating Systems on the Studley Campus of Dalhousie University 

    Daley, Stephanie; Manser, Stephanie; MacDonald, Stephanie; Klarer, Amanda (2008-04)
    The threat of global warming is becoming an increasing reality. Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are causing irreversible changes to the globe, threatening the survival of many species –including humans. In order ...

  • CHANGING TIDES AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERISTY 

    Clarke, Joanna; Lambert, Megan; Lynn, Maryn; Sharew, Alemayehu (2008-04)
    As a leading Canadian university in research and educational experience, the Greening the Campus Movement presents Dalhousie University with the opportunity to make new name for itself. Dalhousie has embarked on some ...

  • The Feasibility of Double-Sided Printing in the Learning Commons 

    Alharoun, Abdullah; Clark, Sheena; Griffith, Rob; Pelton, Julia (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 ...

  • Policy and Behaviour: Exploring Energy Use by Computers in the Marion McCain Building 

    Bruce, Jessica; Harvey, Bria; Owens, Caitlin; Rideout, Emily (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. ...

  • Diversifying the Vegetatiion in the McCain Courtyard 

    Bright, Alizah; Cameron, Fraser; Deschambault, Crystal; Horne, Danielle; Mifflin, Alex; Sauerteig, Kendra (2008-04)
    Dalhousie University is an institution which recognizes the importance of sustainability and environmental awareness - this is expressed through its signing of the Talloires Declaration, various student groups, and the ...