Office of Sustainability Projects
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This collection contains projects done by students, staff, and faculty to advance sustainability at UMD. Projects were sometimes done as part of a class, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program or University Honors project, or internship. Projects date from 2009 to 2023. Themes include:
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Item Enhancing UMD Sustainability Enhancing UMD Sustainability Communication on Campus and the Community(2009) Minnerath, Ashley; Hennessy, Mary BethItem Water bottle consumption at UMD(2009-05-13) Erickson, Amber; Lincoln, Hollie; Solberg, Sarah; Schmitt, Ian; Hanson, DavidWater is increasingly being seen as a saleable commodity, despite its vital importance to life, and is in turn fueling an unsustainable industry. Our research describes the energy, economic, and environmental costs involved with bottled water. It is our goal to greatly reduce bottled water consumption at UMD. This goal is realistic because of the university?s vicinity to one of the largest freshwater sources in the world, Lake Superior. We conducted a blind water taste test to analyze current water bottle trends on campus, interviewed various representatives in areas relevant to the topic, and researched what other universities have done to decrease water bottle usage. Our conclusion is that water bottle usage is mostly a convenience issue, and we suggest methods to dispel this by encouraging sustainable water practices among incoming freshmen and increasing overall awareness throughout the university.Item Gettin' Trashy(2009-05-14) Juetten, Autumn; Martin, Drew; Raiche, BryannaThe goal of our project was to conduct research about UMD?s waste management and encourage UMD students, staff, and faculty to use proper waste management procedures. By researching both the structural, or administrative, aspects of waste management and the campus community participation, we were able to grasp an idea of how effective our waste management is at UMD. By conducting interviews with Mindy Granley, UMD Sustainability Coordinator; Doug Greenwood, Principle Ground and Buildings Supervisor; and A.J. Matthews, Environmental Program Coordinator, we were able to gain a better understanding of the functional aspects of waste management. We also talked to a variety of students and staff to gauge an idea of how waste management on campus suits its population. We then took both the background research and applied anthropology that we did and created a documentary film that can serve as an educational tool.Item The Recycling Program at the University of Minnesota Duluth: Analysis and Recommendation(2009-12-21) Wachendorf, ElyseThe report enclosed focuses on the recycling program here on the UMD campus. The report gives the definition of recycling and the reasons why recycling is so important. The report then goes on to discuss the recycling program currently in place at UMD. There are details given about the different areas of the recycling program. The report also gives some examples of ideas that different colleges are doing in their recycling program. The 2009 UMD Waste Report is discussed in this report as well as given on page 17. The report concludes with my final recommendation about how to improve the recycling program on campus. I have recommended a very cost-effective way to help increase the amount of recycling done on campus. My recommendation is to place an equal number of recycling containers and trash cans throughout campus.Item Investigation of Domestic Water Consumption in the Sports and Health Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth(2010) Li, Jie; Schiff, Jessica; Brengman, SarahThe study aims to develop and conduct an investigation of the total domestic water consumption in the Sports and Health Center (SpHC) on the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) campus. The investigation methods include collecting data from internal and external resources via interview, photography and internet-based research. Researchers will analyze data that reflects the current water consumption in SpHC and provide potential solutions to responsibly and sustainably consume water.Item An Assessment of Nighttime Lighting Conditions on the Campus of the University of Minnesota-Duluth(2010) Parent, Thomas; Kuhlke, OlafItem Sustainable Living at UMD(2011) Levendoski, Nate; University of Minnesota Duluth. Office of SustainabilityItem Edible Landscapes Case Study(2011) Bluhm, BrianEdible landscaping can be found throughout the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) campus. The Edible Garden Project helps to diversify the appearance of the UMD campus while also providing opportunities for collaboration across colleges and departments. In its third year, the project now boasts 19 different groups involved with 16 campus gardens. These gardens serve many purposes including encouraging healthy eating, providing opportunities for UMD students, faculty and staff to learn about local produce, and providing fresh vegetables to the UMD community. UMD Facilities Management made the Edible Garden Project possible through their commitment to sustainability and alternative landscapes.Item The Energy Consumption of Fume Hoods at the University of Minnesota-Duluth(2011-06-14) Engman, EvanItem University of Minnesota Duluth's 2013 Scope 3 Commuting Emissions(2013) Norcutt-Preuss, AnnaItem Making Sustainable Behaviors the Norm at the University of Minnesota Duluth(2013-01-10) Beery, ThomasItem Feasibility of Installing Solar Panels at UMD(2013-10-15) Davey, Sean; Ricks, Jacob; Kriel, Sarah; Powell, MeganItem UMD Sustainability: The LiNCs Internship Experience of Addy Scrimgeour and Abby Lattu(2014) Scrimgeour, Addy; Lattu, AbbyItem UMD Sustainability Education Initiative - Report for the UMD Strategic Plan Initiative: Sustainability Projects 2012-13(2014-01) Gilbertson, Ken; Bates, Tim; Blood, Nathaniel; Kraska, MattItem Sustainability Recommendations for the Natural Resources Research Institute(2015) Detjen, MattItem Feasibility of photovoltaic (PV) systems on UMD Campus(2015) Bray, JacobItem Feasibility of Installing a Solar Air Heater at the Natural Resources Research Institute(2015) Knutsen, CarstenItem Recycling As a Resource: Creating a New Recycling System for NRRI(2015) Potter, ElevaItem Hair Dryers, Gaming Systems, and Fans: Engaging an Online Social Psychology Class in an Energy Competition for Residence Halls(2015-10-26) LaCaille, Lara; Granley, Mindy
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