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Identifying the Desirability & Feasibility of a Passenger Ferry Across the Northwest Arm
(2013-04)
Dalhousie University’s population is growing and with this growth comes increased demand for
sustainable transportation options. Although, the Dalhousie Green Guide provides sustainable
transportation alternatives for ...
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 ...
Washing Away Waste
(2013-04)
Waste reduction strategies are an intricate part of the sustainable practices currently being initiated at Dalhousie University. The on-campus residence laundry facilities therefore offers a possible opportunity for further ...
University of King’s College Energy Audit: A Study of the School of Journalism Computer Labs
(2013-04)
In recent years, computer use has been steadily increasing, causing a significant increase in energy consumption by computers. One way to assist in reducing computer energy consumption is to employ proper power management, ...
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 ...
Assessment of Water Usage and Conservation Concerns on Carleton Campus, Dalhousie University
(2013-04)
The primary objective of this research project was to determine the amount of water being wasted though dripping faucets, due to mechanical and behavioural error, on the Carleton Campus at Dalhousie University. In addition, ...
Water Conservation on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus: An Audit of Dripping Faucets and Assessment of Attitudes Towards Water Waste
(2013-04)
This research project is made up of two components; the water audit component
in which the volume of water wasted from dripping taps was assessed and the survey
component in which the level of awareness and concern of ...
Waves of change: An analysis of the systematic and behavioural problems regarding dripping faucets on Dalhousie University’s Sexton campus
(2013-04)
Fresh water is becoming more and more scarce throughout the world. Though Canada is
blessed with an abundance of it, more efforts for water conservation are necessary and
universities have the opportunity to lead the ...