Green Fund Projects 2019-2020
The Green Fund supports student-initiated projects that improve the sustainability of campus facilities. Explore projects funded in fiscal year 2019, or browse previous years’ projects in the Green Fund Project Archives.
2019-2020 Projects
Spring 2020 | $1,487
Writing Utensil Reuse & Recycling Program, College Library
Students will collect pens, pencils, and markers for recycling. They will create a guide for purchasing and using refillable whiteboard markers for other departments to reduce their waste.
Spring 2020 | $19,321
Waste Minimization, Ingraham Hall
A team of students conducted a study of waste sorting practices in Ingraham Hall, identified areas for improvement, and received funds for new bins and signage.
Spring 2020 | $30,000
Lighting Retrofit, Arboretum
Students worked with Arboretum staff to upgrade the lighting in the Visitor Center to energy-efficient LEDs, saving roughly 47 MWh and $4,800 a year.
Spring 2020 | $6,500
Mobile Resource Recovery Stations for Catering Events
Students will design and prototype a mobile waste sorting station to be used during catering events at Grainger Hall to reduce the amount of resources sent to the landfill.
Fall 2019 | $20,000
Solar, Arboretum
Students worked with Arboretum staff to install 66 solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Arboretum Visitor Center and to engage the community in learning about renewable energy.
Spring 2020 | $11,900
Lighting Retrofit, Science Hall
Students worked with staff to retrofit an office space in Science Hall with energy-efficient LED lighting.
Fall 2019 | $9,990
Bird Strike Mitigation, Ogg Residence Hall
Students worked with staff to install a window glazing at Ogg Residence Hall designed to reduce bird collisions with the glass. Students collected data on bird deaths and identified Ogg Residence Hall as a prime location to test out its efficacy.
Have an idea that addresses the environmental footprint, social impact, and operating costs of on-campus facilities? Green Fund staff can assist with proposal development at any time. Please contact Green Fund Program Manager, Ian Aley.