Past ENVS 3502 Projects
Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory
Group Projects: This is a list of past student projects for ENVS 3502. Click on the project name for a link to the final report on DalSpace.
2020s
2029
2028
2027
2026
2025
2024
- A Comparative Analysis of Particulate Matter ≤ 2.5μm Emissions Across Canadian Universities from 2012-2022
- An analysis of surface water pH & community perceptions of greenspaces at Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- An Investigation into Student Perceptions of Green Spaces on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
- Assessing the Influence of Hurricane Fiona on Dalhousie Students’ Perceptions of Psychological Distance to Climate Change and Adoption of Sustainable Behaviours
- Considering Nature: An Examination of Student Perceptions towards Manicured Green Space Environments at Dalhousie University
- Cycling Towards Sustainability: Evaluating the Impact of Bike Rack Infrastructure on Student Transportation Choices at Dalhousie University
- Do Dalhousie Students Carrot All? A Comparative Study of Food Waste Patterns
- Growing Upwards: An Assessment of Student Perceptions on Studley Campus Green Roofs
- How do Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus students rate public transportation user experience on the Halifax peninsula?
- How well do you sort? The impacts of Dalhousie University student demographics on understanding proper waste sorting on campus and in the Halifax Regional Municipality
- Investigating student exposure to Mi'kmaq Traditional Knowledge through Dalhousie University courses
- Nature vs. Nurture: Studying the Influence of Formal Environmental Education Receivedfrom Ages 4-18 on the Interpretation of Environmental Consciousness for Domestic Undergraduate Students of Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- Qualitative Analysis of Potential Locations for Agrivoltaic System Implementation on Dalhousie’s Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia
- Sustainability Education Initiatives for University Staff: A Case Study from Dalhousie University
- Student Guided Suggestions for Improving Participation in Dalhousie Office of Sustainability’s Used Device Drive
- The impact of Sustainability focused Cooking Workshops on Dalhousie Students
2023
- All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Grow: Perceptions of Community Gardens and Food Security on Dalhousie Sexton Campus
- An Impact Assessment of de-icing Salts: Mapping de-icing Salt Movement into Surrounding Soils from Treated Pathways Across Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- An investigation into food-insecurity felt by undergraduate student living off campus attending Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
- An Investigation of the Perception of Dalhousie University Undergraduate Students on Green Transportation Use To and From Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
- Catch It If You Can: Determining the Appropriate Areas for Tree and Shrub Plantings on Dalhousie University’s Four Campuses
- Clothing Consumption Behaviours and Perceptions Among Dalhousie Undergraduate Students: A Comparative Study of Environmental Science/Sustainability Program Students and Students in Other Programs
- Exploring barriers to off-campus outdoor recreation among International and Domestic students attending the Dalhousie University Studley campus
- Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Electronic Waste Disposal Sites on Dalhousie’s Studley and Sexton Campuses
- Green Transportation at Dalhousie’s Studley Campus: Exploring Sustainable Transportation Usage and Access Improvement Opportunities
- How the Consumption Habits of Students on Dalhousie Studley Campus Would be Impacted by the Implementation of More Sustainably Operated Food Organizations
- Investigating Student Perspectives on Dalhousie’s Fossil Fuel Investments
- Investigating Student Satisfaction of Food Security Services at Dalhousie University
- Is the Green Lab program really that Green? An Analysis of Sustainable Laboratory Programs at Dalhousie University
- Pedestrianizing Norma Eddy Lane: An Analysis of Transport Mode and Safety
- Student Perceptions on incorporating ‘Native Plant’-- Focused Green Spaces on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- The Feasibility of Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus’s Designation as a “Bee Campus” ™ Through Student Support of Pollinator-Friendly Initiatives
2022
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2021
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2020
- Addressing Food Waste and Food Security Through the Diversion of Avoidable Food Waste on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
- Curriculum Audit: How Dalhousie University is integrating sustainability into its non-environmental undergraduate programs
- Ethical and Sustainable Coffee Consumption on Studley Campus, Dalhousie University
- Identifying Waste Management Behaviours of Dalhousie University Students - Concerning the Reduction of Disposable Cups on Studley Campus
- Sprucing Up Dalhousie: Understanding Students’ Knowledge and Values about Biodiversity on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- Veggies on Campus: Where, Why and How Dalhousie Students Access Fresh Produce
2010s
2019
- An Analysis of Environmental Justice Education in Environmentally-Focused Programs at Dalhousie University
- Accounting for Nature: An Audit & Ranking of Indoor Green Spaces in Student-Use Buildings at Dalhousie University
- Dalhousie’s Water Pledge Reviewed; A look at Perceptions and Actions Taken
- Effectiveness of a Behaviour - Based Energy Conservation Campaign, Targeting Accessibility Door Systems on Dalhousie Studley Campus
- Food for Thought: Assessing Student Perceptions of Meal Hall Plastic Waste and Sustainability in Dalhousie Halifax Campus Residences
- Green is the New Black: Integrating Sustainable Clothing at the Dalhousie Bookstore
- Making Active Transportation More Accessible on the Dalhousie Studley
- Reusable Mug Program: Assessing Campus Perspectives and Use of the Pilot Program at the Killam Library, Dalhousie University
- The Effects of Interior Green Spaces on Student Wellbeing and Productivity on Dalhousie Univerity's Studley Campus
- The Price of Plastic: An Analysis of the Environmental and Economic Impacts and Social Perceptions of Single-Use Plastic Containers at Dalhousie University
- Unrolling the Truth about Paper Towel
- Waste and Inefficiencies as Identified by Dalhousie University Facilities Management Staff
- Waste Knowledgeability on Studley Campus
2018
- Change Movers & Shakers, & Music Makers: Assessing the Feasibility of Introducing a Course on Music, the Environment, and Changemaking at Dalhousie University
- Cost-Benefit Analysis of Fossil Fuel Divestment
- Feasibility and Desirability of Implementing a Vertical Garden on LSC Building of Dalhousie University's Studley Campus
- Formalizing EV Infrastructure and Management on Dalhousie Campuses
- Identifying and Tagging Tree Species for Removal and Revitalization Within the Dalhousie University Ocean Pond
- Identifying the Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Overnight, Indoor Lighting on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- Perceptions of Climate Change: How Dalhousie Students Conceptualize Climate Change and the Role of Faculty in Promoting Awareness
- Perspectives on Disposable Beverage Waste
- Tap Take Back: Awareness Surrounding Dalhousie University’s Drinking Water Pledge and Implications for the Dalhousie Community
- The Effect of Campus Study Spaces on Mental Wellbeing at Dalhousie University: Does the Lack of Natural Light in the Killam Library Reduce Students Mental Wellbeing?
- The Efficacy of Implementing a Photovoltaic System at 1400 Lemarchant St.
- Transportation Safety on Dalhousie Studley Campus: How Can Traffic Calming Measures Affect the Safety of Transportation on Dalhousie Studley Campus?
- Waste Management at Dalhousie University, Canada: Social Factors Affecting Recycling Behavior and use of the Four Bin System at the Studley Campus
2017
- Accessibility Door Usage and Associated Cost on Studley Campus
- Assessing Fine Particulate Matter
- Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
- Enabling Divestment From Fossil Fuels
- Factors Influencing Students Transportation Choices
- Food Wasting Attitudes and Behaviours Among Residence Meal Hall Users
- Getting Into Gear
- Let This Soak In
- Recycling and Composting Habits, Knowledge. Barriers
- Socioeconomic Factors of Transportation
- Student Perceptions Regarding Study Spaces
- Studley Campus Renewable Potential
- Understanding, Awareness, and Concern for Climate
- Understanding the Studley Quad
2016
- A Salty Situation: An Environmental and Economic Analysis of Ice-Management on Dalhousie University, Halifax Campuses
- Analysis of the Readership of The Dalhousie Gazette on Dalhousie Campus, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Are Dalhousie’s Conferences “Green”? – A Sustainability Review of Dalhousie’s Halifax Campuses Conferencing Procedures
- Assessing Sustainability Within Dalhousie Recruitment Materials
- Green Clean, Laundry Machines A study of Laundry Operations at the Dalplex
- Green Machine: An Investigation of Healthy Vending Machines on Dalhousie Campus
- Green Roof Carbon Sequestration Potential of Dalhousie's Halifax Campus
- Ground Transportation Mystery: An examination of the choices Dalhousie University’s undergraduate students make when travelling to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- LEED Certification and Student Perception
- LEED Certification and Student Values
- Prioritizing Design Elements for a Sexton Campus Bike Space
- Rage Against the (Vending) Machine: An exploratory investigation into student purchasing patterns and attitudes towards vending machines on Dalhousie University's Studley campus
- The Good, The Bad, and The Study Space: A Quantitative Analysis of Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- The Price of Gold: An Analysis of the Financial Costs of LEED Certification and the Role of LEED in Meeting Dalhousie’s Sustainability Objectives
- What do students perceive to be the social, economic and environmental benefits of making Dalhousie’s Studley campus car-free?
2015
- Bees on Dalhousie Campus
- The Brownie Experiment: An Analysis of Sustainable Labelling and Its Effect on Choice
- Building Energy Audit of Studley Campus, Dalhousie University
- Student Benchmark Survey on Ecological Literacy Research Project
- The Extent of Sustainable Education in the Engineering Faculty at Dalhousie University
- The Greening of Stormwater Management Mitigating the Risks of Stormwater on Studley Campus Through the Installation of Green Roofs
- To What Degree Does Attendance of the ESS Lectures Relate to Levels of Civic
- Following the Paper Trail: An Analysis of the use of Paper and Online Platforms Classrooms on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- Food Security among Dalhousie Students
- Furniture Recycling at Dalhousie University – An Analysis of the Halifax Dump and Run
- Investigating Indoor Green Space at Dalhousie University
- A Mug-Share Program at Dalhousie University
- Exploring physical feasibility and land-use value: Parking facilities at Dalhousie, Studley campus
- Exploring the economic feasibility of implementing reusable container program on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
- Dalhousie University, Studley Campus Energy Audit Killam Computer Labs: Are they a waste of energy?
- Waste Diversion: How Well Do Dalhousie Students on Studley Campus Know Waste Regulations?
2014
- Students and Sustainable Food
- Feasibility of Rainwater Harvesting at Dalhousie’s Agricultural College
- Feasibility of a Living Wall in the LSC
- Student Cell Phone Usage and Disposal
- Green Computing: Influencing Energy-Conserving Behaviour among Students on a University Campus
- E-Waste Management at Dalhousie University
- Managing Coffee Cup Waste at Dalhousie University
- Walkability on University Avenue
- Sustaina “beer” ity: Promoting Sustainability through Local Microbrew Beer Options on Campus
- Green Space Perception
- Using Fitness Equipment to Harvest Human Kinetic Energy at the Dalplex
- A Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis of Alternative Paving Options for Dalhousie University
- Analysis of Retrofitting Possibilities for Old Historical Buildings on Dalhousie Campus
- Studley Campus Walkability Assessment
- Reusable Containers in the Dalhousie Student Union Building
- Student Opinion about Local and Organic Food on Campus
- Taking Learning Outdoors: Student Use and Perception of Outdoor Classrooms at Dalhousie University
- An Exploration of Chicken and Egg Sustainability on Dalhousie University’s Halifax Campus
- Exploring the Costs of Tree Removal on Studley Campus as a Result of Surface Renovation Policies
2013
- Art in the Staircase: A Step Toward Sustainability
- Assessment of Water Usage and Conservation Concerns on Carleton Campus, Dalhousie University
- Climate Change Survey for the Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, NS
- Dalhousie’s Eco-Olympics: Gaining an Understanding to Participation
- Deciphering Students’ Conceptualizations of Campus Sustainability between years of study on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus using the Photovoice Method
- Energy Star in Residences: A Comparison of Energy Star vs. non-Energy Star appliances in three Dalhousie University Student Residences
- Green Space Project: The Desirability of Exposure to Nature at Dalhousie University
- Identifying the Desirability & Feasibiility of a Passenger Ferry Across the Northwest Arm
- Perceived Barriers Impacting Participation of Dalhousie University Residents in Waste Diversion Programs
- The Edible Campus
- University of King’s College Energy Audit: A Study of the School of Journalism Computer Labs
- Washing Away Waste
- Water Conservation on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus: An Audit of Dripping Faucets and Assessment of Attitudes Towards Water Waste
- Waves of change: An analysis of the systematic and behavioural problems regarding dripping faucets on Dalhousie University’s Sexton campus
2012
- The Feasibility of a Green Wall in the Student Union Building
- AutoSaving -Increasing safety and efficiency of autoclaves and water distillation units at Dalhousie
- Dalhousie University Bike Parking Audit
- Effective Placement and Design of the four-bin waste disposal system in lobby and classroom areas at Dalhousie University
- Dalhousie Bookstore Textbook Buyback Program Research Project
- Research into Dalhousie Water Consumption Through Drinking Fountain Usage
- Fair Trade Campus: Identifying Support within the Dalhousie Community
- Sustainable Furniture Procurement at Dalhousie University
- E-Waste and Battery Recycling at Dalhousie University
- Dalhousie University Generating Renewable Energy Through the COMFIT program
- Best Stormwater Management Designs using Bio-retention Retrofits at Dalhousie University
- Recommendations for promoting stair use in the Dalhousie Tupper Building
- Dalhousie Bike Centre Design Alternatives
- Social Factors Leading to Improper Waste Disposal in the Killam Library at Dalhousie University
2011
- Alternative Vehicle Fleet at Dalhousie University
- Becoming Radio Active: Using Public Service Announcements to Encourage Students to Cycle
- Dalhousie Edible Garden Plan: Design Concepts for the Henry Street Plot
- Disposable Cup Versus Reusable Mug Use Before and During Tim Hortons' Roll up the Rim Contest
- Diagnosis of the level of student support for campus-wide removal of bottled water
- Eco-Efficiency Marketing Study
- Conducting a Waste Audit in the Second Year Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory at Dalhousie University to Determine Waste Diversion Strategies
- Facilitating Carbon Footprint Awareness in the Ralph M. Medjuck Building
- Analyzing the Levels of Compliance to the Killam Library Four-bin Waste Management Sysytem to Determine Areas of Concern for Future Management
- Cooler Than Tap Water: A Study of Water Coolers and Tap Water on Dalhousie University Campus
- Incentives to Winter Cycling
- Energy Use in the Student Union Building Kitchen
- The Environmental and Economic Implications of Switching from Plastic to Glass at the Grawood
2010
- Animal Testing at Dalhousie University: A brief insight into social, economic, and environmental effects of nonhuman animal testing
- An Analysis of Resource Consumption in Cafeteria Dish-pits on Dalhousie Campuses
- Campus Food Gardens
- Food Sustainability Report Card for the Student Union Building at Dalhousie University
- Greening Dalhousie’s Built Environment. Researching Sustainable Sites at Dalhousie to Achieve LEED Certification for Existing Buildings: Life Sciences Centre
- Studley House: Light Audit
- What are the options for increasing biodiversity on campus through increasing native plant species' populations?
- Parking policy and fee structure as tools for sustainable transportation planning on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
- Evaluating the Sustainability of Dalhousie University's Seafood Purchasing Practices
- Studley Campus Walkability Assessment
- Conducting a Waste Audit in the Killam Library at Dalhousie University to Establish Waste Habits and Locate Problem Areas
- Feasibility Study for a Farmer’s Market on Dalhousie Campus
2000s
2009
- Dalhousie Bike Share Program: Exploring the potential for a bike share program at Dalhousie University
- Voluntary Carbon Offsets: A Way Forward for the Sustainability Movement at Dalhousie?
- Investigating Student-run Co-operatives in North America: Dalhousie Food Co-op Initiative
- De-icing Dalhousie: Assessing Current Salt Management Practices at Dalhousie
- Dalhousie Photovoice: Identifying Environmental Concerns of the Dalhousie Community on Studley Campus
- Greening New Heights – A Feasibility Analysis of a Green Roof on the Life Sciences Centre
- Retrofitting Showerheads in Dalhousie University Residences: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
- The Feasibility of Supplying Locally Sourced and Organic Food for a Student-Run Food co-op on Studley Campus
- Urban Forests: Reintroducing Native Species to Dalhousie University Campus
2008
- An Evaluation of the 3 / 4 Bin System at Dalhousie University
- Reducing Disposable Cups on Dalhousie Campus: A Second Cup Case Study
- Assessment of Support for Solar Hot Water Heating Systems on the Studley Campus of Dalhousie University
- Diversifying the Vegetation in the McCain Courtyard
- The Feasibility of Double-Sided Printing in the Learning Commons
- Driving Habits of Studley Campus Commuters: Who’s driving to Studley Campus, where are they coming from and why do they drive?
- Changing Tides at Dalhousie University
- Policy and Behaviour: Exploring Energy Use by Computers in the Marion McCain Building
2007
- An Analysis of Chemical Waste Disposal in the Dalhousie Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratories
- Reducing the Energy use in Dalhousie Residences through Infrastructural and Behavioral Changes
- Exploratory Research into the Attitudes and Behaviours of Dalhousie Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Surrounding Environmental Practices and Possible Changes to Decrease Faculty's Impact on the Environment
- Bio-diesel: The New Driving Force Behind Dalhousie's Maintenance Vehicles
- The Average amount of Solid Food Waste Produced at the Howe Hall Cafeteria and an Investigation of its Causes
- Higher Learning - Greening the Kenneth Rowe Roof
- Feasibility of a Motion-sensor System in the Dalhousie Killiam Memorial Library
- Assessing Paper Usage at the Dalplex
- Uni-cycle: The Influence of Barrier Perception on Bicycle Commuting Behaviour at Dalhousie University
- Understanding Water Consumption in the Life Sciences Centre
2006
- Examining the Feasibility of Installing a Greenwall in the Dalhousie University Life Science Centre
- The Feasibility of Biofuel Implementation in Dalhousie University Operations
- An Evaluation of Dalhousie University's Campus Recycling Program
- Rainwater Collection System: A Feasibility Study for Dalhousie University
- Greening the Rowe Roof: Feasibility Analysis
- Sustainable Grounds Management at Dalhousie University: A Community Approach
2005
- Dal's Urban Forest: Final Report
- Examining Paper Use in the Faculty of Science
- Trash to Treasure
- Green Map: Final Report and Green Map
- Vermicomposting in the LSC
- Windows of Opportunity
- Where does your Food Come From?
- Feasibility of a Car-Free University Avenue
- Shut off and Save
- Greening the Dal Science Common
2004
- Assessing the Sustainability of Mini-fridge Use in Dormitories on Dalhousie Campus
- Promoting Sustainable Paper Use in the Killam Library
- Examining the Feasibility of Environmentally Friendly Snow Removal on Campus
- A Lighting Audit of the Student Union Building
- Incorporating Indigenous Plant Species into Landscaping on Dalhousie campus
- An Assessment of Water Use at the Dalplex
- Developing More Sustainable Food Practices at Dalhousie University
- Decreasing Waste by Increasing the Use of Lug-a-Mugs on Campus
- Examining the Smoke-free and Scent-free Policies at Dalhousie University
2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
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