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Art In The Park, Raelee Olson, Bri Hukill, Sandy Vercellino, Brynne Garver

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

One of the main objectives for our project was finding sustainable paints that could be used in the mural. One of the most influential sources I found was by Rochikashvili & Bongaerts (2016), which discussed three types of sustainable paints used to cover walls, and the benefits of each. This is where I learned about the emission of VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, that are found in many traditional paints and the harmful effects they can have on the environment. The authors of this paper discussed the benefits of finding low-VOC paints, as well as other sustainable paint alternatives like …

Environmental Problem Solving: Aldea Coffee Composting Project, Braxton Rivera, Laura Zemaitis, Zac Corell, Danielle Dvorchak

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

There is currently no system to compost or sustainably dispose of waste for businesses in Grand Haven, Michigan. Aldea Coffee is a local shop that is looking to find an environmentally-friendly, sustainable waste-management system for their used coffee grounds and other wastes they produce. We believe starting a waste composting program is the next step to reduce our impact on the environment. Potentially, this program can expand to more local businesses in Grand Haven.

Gvsu Sustainable Agriculture Project: Composting, Jillian Ashton, Eric Vaitkevicius, Nicholas Keller, Benjamin Walling

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

Currently, the S.A.P. (Sustainable Agricultural Project) has a working composting pile that isn’t reaching its full optimization potential, due to a lack in systems planning. Our group has worked toward analyzing the S.A.P.’s current processes to eliminate the inefficiencies and to maximize the quality of the composting process and product. This final product will be used to inoculate the S.A.P.’s nursery and planting beds to produce higher quality produce for the community.

Barriers To Becoming Lake People: Social Equity And Environmental Justice In Muskegon Lake South Shoreline Access, Kelly A. Parker

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

In Winter 2018, eleven students in the GVSU course ENS 401: Environmental Problem Solv-ing played the role of consultants for community partner Viability Lab, LLC, which had de-veloped a grant application titled ShoreLiveCity. A central feature of the ShoreLiveCity project was to improve social equity and environmental justice in access to the Muskegon Lake south shoreline. Historically, such access has been severely restricted for residents in the nearby Nel-son and Nims neighborhoods. ShoreLiveCity proposed to use the Circles of Sustainability planning and implementation framework (2018) to improve access along approximately 500 yards of publicly owned shoreline adjacent to the neighborhoods. …

Historical Analysis Of Muskegon Lake, Sarah Steffens, Mitch Noworolnik, Claire Mcclees

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

Problem Statement:

There continues to be a portion of residents in the Nelson and Nims neighborhoods that are afraid or feel a disconnection with Muskegon Lake, physically and mentally. What throughout the history of Muskegon has caused this reaction?

Winter Activities, Erik Sermo, Aubryanna Kusper, Elliot Lee, Samantha Riley

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

Tired of being stuck inside during the winter? Need a break from all the homework and studying? Do you love ice skating or wish you had more opportunities to go? Well come on down to the Sustainable Agriculture Project or SAP! Our all new ice skating rink is fun, close, and best of all cheap. This rink is great for experienced skaters or anyone who has never skated a day in their life. Made out of sustainable materials, the rink features a quick check-in kiosk where you can rent skates for only $2 or bring your own to skate for …

Kiosk Welcome Center, Avery Moore, Kristyn Reinecke, Megan Plekker

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

In an effort to increase productivity and student participation at the Sustainable Agriculture Project, We have begun the development of a Kiosk Welcome Center. This Welcome center will be designed to provide affirmation to new volunteers and direct volunteer training. The welcome Kiosk will become the start point for all volentuetters in hopes to better track student participation at the SAP. Better volunteer tracking will provide the SAP with necessary data to prove academic participation to Grand Valley State University. Welcome Kiosk will also introduce web application to students to provide onsite training. Introducing internet access will also allow for …

Promoting Healthy Eating And Sustainable Lifestyles, Lauryn Taylor, Jillian Gornick, Noah Lamboley, Nick Proefke, Lainey White

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

The Healthy Eating and Sustainable Lifestyle group focuses on educating students and community members and directing individuals to making healthier dietary choices. We plan to achieve this goal through the Healthy Transition Day that will target this problem, intended to educate and involve students and community members around Grand Valley. This idea involves incorporationing the SAP into GVSU’s transition week. With Healthy Transition Day, students have the ability to tour the farm and learn how to get involved during their time at Grand Valley.

We have conceptualized two additional solutions that would take more time, resources, and planning in order …

Pollinator Awareness Program, Sarrah Adamy, Sarah Daniels, Kailey Keenan-Whittemore, Marissa Visser

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

The Pollinator Awareness Program is an initiative evoked by the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) of Grand Valley State University to increase student involvement through the lens of pollinator education and habitat creation. The program includes educational components that teach students about what pollinators exist, what they do for us as well as delicate ecosystems, and how we can contribute to their survival. Through this program, students and community members gain the opportunity to plant and maintain the pollinator gardens at the SAP as well as participate in make-and-take events that encourage them to improve pollinator habitats near their own homes.

Education On Campus Waste Disposal, Catherine Johnson, Christina Fox, Alyssa Schutzenhofer, Courtney Wilber

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

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Off Campus Recycling, Grant A. Borregard, Victoria Graves, Paul Lamphere, Cassie Pataro, Mara Spears

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

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Sustainable Dorm Display, Salix Sampson, Jaclyn Ermoyan, Teresa Huynh, Jessyca Stoepker, Amber Tillman

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

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Hydroelectric Emergency Prevention, Christian Caroll, Max Auerbach, Kristyn Reinecke

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Projects

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