Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Emma Bucey, Senior
Lead Presenter's Name
Emma Bucey
Faculty Mentor Name
Barbara Chaparro
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Abstract
One of the biggest challenges the world is facing right now is the increasing threat of climate change and limited availability of resources. Promoting sustainable practices such as recycling, composting, and community gardens are key steps a campus can take to address these issues. The first step this study is taking is analyzing current student behavior, attitude, and perceptions through surveys to determine how to meet students where they are, and how their behavior can be changed. After analyzing the survey data, we intend to conduct a recyclable material sorting study to examine how well students can understand various recycling guidelines through current signage. The overall data collected will be used to restructure campus signage to promote efficient and effective recycling practices. We also aim to design a research-based toolkit for the implementation of a non-intrusive composting system and the establishment of an on-campus community garden. Embry-Riddle and its students have long upheld a reputation of leadership and ingenuity on a global scale; we have the opportunity to serve as a role model, promoting sustainability initiatives on campus that can help improve our community for the better.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Living Sustainably: Student Initiatives
One of the biggest challenges the world is facing right now is the increasing threat of climate change and limited availability of resources. Promoting sustainable practices such as recycling, composting, and community gardens are key steps a campus can take to address these issues. The first step this study is taking is analyzing current student behavior, attitude, and perceptions through surveys to determine how to meet students where they are, and how their behavior can be changed. After analyzing the survey data, we intend to conduct a recyclable material sorting study to examine how well students can understand various recycling guidelines through current signage. The overall data collected will be used to restructure campus signage to promote efficient and effective recycling practices. We also aim to design a research-based toolkit for the implementation of a non-intrusive composting system and the establishment of an on-campus community garden. Embry-Riddle and its students have long upheld a reputation of leadership and ingenuity on a global scale; we have the opportunity to serve as a role model, promoting sustainability initiatives on campus that can help improve our community for the better.