Projects

Campus Compost

Project contains general research into methods aimed at raising awareness of composting benefits and programs in place on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt as well as developing additional resources for

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Campus Landscape as Urban Silviculture

Project looks at the characteristics and maintenance requirements of urban lanscapes with particular attention paid to the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt.

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Campus Stormwater Runoff Assessment

Project addresses issues of stormwater runoff from the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt and develops methods to mitigate its effects/ stresses on water quality and infrastructure.

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Campus Sustainability Fund: Creating Sustainable Behaviors and Waste Reduction Practices at Cal Poly Humboldt

Project looks at the lack of funding sources available for sustainable or waste reduction orientated programs on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt.

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Campus Sustainability Website

Project develops a collection of resources to aid in the development of the Cal Poly Humboldt Universty campus website on sustainability.

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CCAT Wash 'n' Flush

Project address the issue of water usage and develops a functional design for a toilet which utilizes water from an attached wash basin to fill and flush the toilet at the Campus Center for Appropriat

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CFL Recycling in Humboldt County: A Pilot Program

Overview of issues surrounding the increased use of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and problems associated with their disposal/ recycling in Humboldt County.

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Compact Illumination!

Research into methods for a plan to educate and distribute compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) among local businesses and residents of the city of Arcata.

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Compostable Utensil Evaluation and Feasibility Report for Cal Poly Humboldt

Plastic poses environmental, health and social impacts from everyday use of products.

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Computer Energy Assessment

Project attempts to assess the amount and type of computer usage on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt through physical inspection and campus surveys.

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Courtyards PV System Education Project

Educational outreach plan for residents of the Courtyards housing development which has incorporated aspects of renewable energy soucres and conservation such as PV panels, solar water heaters and ind

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Creating a Formailzed Carpool System at Humboldt

This group's goal was to reduce GHG emissions by 100,000 pounds and get 100 rides shared by 2013 through the implementation of a formalized carpool system at Humboldt.

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Daylighting McFarlan Creek

Our project provides a combination of restoration and education by employing research in the science field.

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Disposal Methods of European Beachgrass at the Friends of the Dunes

Friends of the dunes is actively removing European beach grass on their property, however they have not found a suitable disposal method that fits their purpose and need.

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Edible Landscaping and Permaculture Project at CCAT

A brief look into the educational benefits of edible landscapes and the possibilities of implimentation at the Campus Center for Appropriate Technologies located at Cal Poly Humboldt.

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Edible Landscaping at Cal Poly Humboldt

Project continues efforts to improve and increase awareness of edible landscapes on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt.

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Electronic Waste at Cal Poly Humboldt

This report investigates receptacles and locations for encouraging and educating about diverting electronic waste from the main waste stream.

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Elk River Watershed Project: Initial Study on Reducing Sediment in the North Fork Elk River Through the Use of Wetlands

General discussion on issues relating to excessive sediment within the Elk River watershed and the need for mitigating measures to deal with sediment.

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Energy Analysis: Humboldt's Natural History Museum

The goal of this analysis is to provide Humboldt's Plant Operations Department with a concise analysis of feasible options for off-setting the energy currently being purchased from PG&E at Hu

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Energy Audit of Cal Poly Humboldt, Science Departments

Student conducted energy audit of selected refrigeration units within various science departments on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt university.

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Energy Conservation Outreach Plan (ECO Plan) For Cal Poly Humboldt

Brief overview of energy use on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt and research into the development of a campus wide cohesive plan to conserve such energy.

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Energy Descent in Arcata: A Guide to Plan for Peak Oil

Project addresses the notion of the eventual peak and subsequent decline in natural fossil fuel resources and world-wide production.

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Energy Education in Schools Project

Brief look into methods to improve energy education in local schools, with particular attention to grades k-8.

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Energy Education Resources for Elementary Schools: A Compilation of Lesson Plans and Activities for Grades K-6

General compilation of energy education resources aimed at educators of grades kindergarten through sixth.

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Energy Education Resources for Middle Schools: A Compilation of Lesson Plans and Activities for Grades 6-8

A compilation of lesson plans and activities directed towards teaching energy education to middle school grades six through eight.

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