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292. INSTITUTIONAL INCENTIVES AND BARRIERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN BUILDINGS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO - [SUMMARY] Apr. 2005
291. Off-Campus Paper Distribution Audit Apr. 2005
290. Organic Waste Diversion at Ron Eydt Village (V2) Apr. 2005
289. Visual Waste Audit and Recycling Program Analysis - Architecture Building, Cambridge Apr. 2005
288. Alkaline Battery Recycling at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2005
287. The Feasibility of an on-campus Biogas Operation at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2005
286. Solid Waste Audit of a Toronto Film Processing Lab Apr. 2005
285. Environmental Indicators for Graphic Services Apr. 2005
284. Mudie's Waste Audit Apr. 2005
283. Waste Audit of the Great Hall in the Student Life Centre Apr. 2005
282. Group 5 - Synopsis of the Findings and a Plan for Action
from the Fall 2004 Reports (259-277) on Green Renovations for Environmental Studies 2 Building
Dec. 2004
281. Group 4 - Synopsis of the Findings and a Plan for Action
from the Fall 2004 Reports (259-277) on Green Renovations for Environmental Studies 2 Building
Dec. 2004
280. Group 3 - Synopsis of the Findings and a Plan for Action
from the Fall 2004 Reports (259-277) on Green Renovations for Environmental Studies 2 Building
Dec. 2004
279. Group 2 - Synopsis of the Findings and a Plan for Action
from the Fall 2004 Reports (259-277) on Green Renovations for Environmental Studies 2 Building
Dec. 2004
278. Group 1 - Synopsis of the Findings and a Plan for Action
from the Fall 2004 Reports (259-277) on Green Renovations for Environmental Studies 2 Building
Dec. 2004
277. Work Environment Dec. 2004
276. "Social Dynamics" Within a Green Work Environment Dec. 2004
275. Waste Management Dec. 2004
274. The Feasibility of Implementing a Solar Energy System on Environmental Studies Two Dec. 2004
273. Rainwater Collection from the ES 2 Building Dec. 2004
272. Outdoor Landscape Dec. 2004
271. A Feasibility Analysis of a Living Machine for ES 2 Dec. 2004
270. Natural Lighting: A Proposal for ES 2 Dec. 2004
269. Artificial Lighting: Opportunities for Improvement in ES 2 Dec. 2004
268. Indoor Landscaping: An Entrance for ES 2 Dec. 2004
267. Indoor Landscaping: A Green Lounge for ES 2 Dec. 2004
266. Heating & Cooling - A Retrofit of ES2 Dec. 2004
265. An Extensive Green Roof for the ES2 Building Dec. 2004
264. Hybrid Green Roof for ES2 - A Feasibility Study Dec. 2004
263. Green Alternatives: Floors, Walls, Ceilings Dec. 2004
262. Green Materials Dec. 2004
261. Green Maintenance Dec. 2004
260. Educational Opportunities for Environmental Studies 2 Dec. 2004
259. The Feasibility of Implementing a Living Wall in the Environmental Studies 2 Building Dec. 2004
258. Staff & Faculty Waste Reduction Education Campaign Apr. 2004
257. Waste Audit of the Dana Porter Library, 3rd Floor Apr. 2004
256. Pet Waste Audit on Steckle Woods Trail Apr. 2004
255. Household Composting for Students: Centralized Vs. Decentralized Apr. 2004
254. Recycling at the University of Waterloo: Trends and Associated Quality Issues Apr. 2004
253. William H. Tatham Centre Ecological Restoration Apr. 2004
252. The Path to Institutionalizing Sustainability Apr. 2004
251. Campus Sustainability: Sustainability Assessment Framework at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2004
250. The Recycling Program at the Centre for Environmental Information and Technology (EIT) Apr. 2004
249. Waste Audit at Wilfrid Laurier University Apr. 2004
247. The Feasibility of a Campus Wide Composting Program at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2004
246. A Second Look at the University of Waterloo's Waste Collection System: Reducing the Environmental and Economic Costs Apr. 2004
245. Waste Management Davis Centre Cutlery Study Apr. 2004
244. Recycling Education at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2004
243. Co-Op Building Recycling Program Audit Apr. 2004
242. Strategies for Promoting Anti-Littering Among Students at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2004
241. Waste Audit of the Environmental Studies Coffee Shop Apr. 2004
240. Waste Oil Policy in Ontario; Current Practices & Future Application Apr. 2004
239. Solid Waste Indicators at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2004
238. Excess Water Use and the Biology 1 Aqua Lab: Is there a Practical Solution? Dec.2003
237. A Re-Examination of the Recycling Practices at The Bombshelter Dec.2003
236. Biodegradeable Alternatives for Styrofoam and Plastics Dec.2003
235. Drainwater Heat Recycling at the University of Waterloo Dec.2003
234. Heat Recirculation of the Columbia Icefields Dec.2003
233. Recycling Education of St. Jerome's University Residents Dec.2003
232. Recycling: Raising More Than Just Awareness Dec.2003
231. Environmental Education Awareness at the Davis Centre Dec.2003
230. The Potential for An Outdoor Recycling Program Dec.2003
229. Residence Move-Out Program Dec.2003
228. How Far Would You Go to Recycle? Dec.2003
227. Composting as Recycling at St. Paul's College Dec.2003
226. Recycling in Ron Eydt Residence Dec.2003
225. Composting at Minota Hagey Residence Dec.2003
224a. Sustainable Food Systems at the University of Waterloo Apr.2003
224. Strategies for Promoting Pro-Environmental Behaviour Among University of Waterloo Students Apr.2003
223. Waste Audit: Large Classrooms Apr.2003
222. Waste Management Audit - Engineering and Math Coffee and Donut Shops Apr.2003
221. A Waste Audit of Mudie's Cafeteria Apr.2003
220. 2003 Waste Audit of St. Paul's Residence; Throwing Away Environmental Concern? Apr.2003
219. University of Waterloo Office Waste Audit Apr.2003
218. Solid Waste Management Audit/University of Waterloo, Village One Residence Apr.2003
217. Columbia Lake Townhouses Waste Audit Report Apr.2003
216. Waste Composition analysis of Science Laboratory Garbage at the University of Waterloo Apr.2003
215. Waste Audit Report-Beck Hall Apartment-Style Residence Apr.2003
214. University of Waterloo Washroom Waste Audit Apr.2003
213. Waste Audit of Small Classrooms at the University of Waterloo Apr.2003
212. Waste Audit of Brubaker's Apr.2003
211. University of Waterloo Sustainability Project - Marketing Plan & Strategies Dec.2002
210. Backyard Composter Utilization Study Follow-up Dec.2002
209. Awareness of the West Nile Virus on the University of Waterloo Campus Dec.2002
208. Waterloo Co-Operative Residence Inc. Energy Efficiency Project Dec.2002
207. Evaluating Walkway and Bicycle Safety around Campus Dec.2002
206. Choosing the Right System: Universal Bus Pass at the University of Waterloo Dec.2002
205. The Feasibility of Implementing Solar panels on Federation Hall: Shedding Light on the Situation! Dec.2002
204. The Feasibility of Implementing a Solar Energy System at Columbia Lake Townhouses Dec.2002
203. Feasibility Analysis & Proposed Recycling Program Implementation for Private Multifamily Dwellings: Albert Gardens Dec.2002
202. Living Wall: A Feasibility Study for the Student Life Centre Dec.2002
201. Environmental Audit of Federation Hall90 Dec.2002
200. The Social and Economic Feasibility fo Light Sensor Usage on Campus Dec.2002
199. Contractor's Guide for Green Building Materials Dec.2002
198. City of Kitchener Waste Audit Dec.2002
197. Environmental Audit of Ground Zero Dec.2002
196. Analysis of the Efficiency of the Waste and Recycling Contracts at the University of Waterloo Dec.2002
195. Environmental Assessment of Aussies Dec.2002
194. University of Waterloo ISO 14001 Gap Analysis Aug.2002
193. Mackenzie King Recycling & Waste Audit Aug.2002
192. Determining the Effectiveness of the Region of Waterloo's Rain Barrel Distribution System Aug.2002
191. The Development of a Bike Awareness Program to Promote Ridership to and on UW Campus: A Pilot Study Aug.2002
190. Turning Down the Heat: How to Mitigate Urban Heat Island Effects on the University of Waterloo Campus Aug.2002
189. Are Clotheslines a Feasible Alternative to Dryers? Aug.2002
188. Greening the Bomber Aug.2002
187. Green Space Use in Waterloo: A Case Study Aug.2002
186. Attitudes Surrounding Pesticides in the City of Waterloo Aug.2002
185. A Sustainable Tree Management vision for the University of Waterloo Campus Aug.2002
184. Environmental Attitudes Apr. 2002
183. Feasibility of Vermicomposters at Columbia Lake Townhouses: A Sustainable Initiative. Apr. 2002
182. Solar Power and the Waterloo Co-operative Residence Inc. (WCRI): A Bright Idea? Apr. 2002
181. Marketing Kaizen Apr. 2002
180. What Are The Issues Preventing The Implementation Of A Leaf Landspreading Program In The Region Of Waterloo From A Multi Stakeholder Perspective? Apr. 2002
179. Environmental Clubs at Elementary Schools Apr. 2002
178. Environmental Fairs Apr. 2002
177. Waste Audit of Campus Libraries Apr. 2002
176. An Investigation of the Feasibility of Retrofitting a CLT Pod Jul. 2001
175. Campus Food Waste Composting: Past Failures and Future Possibilities Jul. 2001
174. North campus Biology Reserve Woodloot Assessment Jul. 2001
173. More Naturalization Can be Done on Campus: What's Stopping It? Jul. 2001
172. Recycling It Right; sorting it out at Beck Hall Jul. 2001
171. Preliminary Study on the Feasibility of an Ecovillage on North Campus Apr. 2001
170. Boom or Bust: An Examination of the Recycling System at the Residences and Colleges at the University of Waterloo Apr. 2001
169. Reducing the Use of Disposable Cups on Campus Apr. 2001
168. A Waste Audit of Outdoor Garbage Cans Apr. 2001
167 Sanding and Salting Apr. 2001
166 Life-Cycle Assessment of 5 Products from Purchasing Department Apr 2001
165 On Campus Recycling Knowledge of Environmental Studies Students Apr 2001
164 Greening the Office Apr 2001
163b Vermi-composting in the ES Coffee Shop Apr 2001
163a Towards Telecommuting Apr. 2001
162 A Critical Evaluation of the Region of Waterloo's Clean Air Plan Jul. 2000
161 Campus Transit 2000: Analyzing Student Attitudes Jul. 2000
160a The Future of Rooftop Gardens Jul. 2000
160 Tree Health on Campus Jul. 2000
159 Local Air Quality Initiatives in the ROW Jul. 2000
158b Mapping Trees at UW using GPS-Needles Hall Jul. 2000
158a Comprehensive Manual on GPS and Campus Tree Mapping Jul. 2000
157 Bike Lanes to Campus Jul. 2000
155 Transportation Demand Management Apr. 2000
154 Data Management for an Environmental Management System Apr. 2000
153 Creating Community Habitat Through Landscape Design Apr. 2000
152 Green Building Materials for Residence Apr. 2000
151 Roofing and Insulation Recommendations for the Proposed Architecture Building Apr. 2000
150 Greening the University of Waterloo's Building Standards Apr. 2000
149 Windows for the Proposed Architecture Building Apr. 2000
148 Energy and the Proposed Architecture Building Apr. 2000
147 Energy Efficiency in Window Systems in Residence Apr. 2000
146 Campus Landscape Study: The Conversion of Turf Areas to Alternative Forms of Ground Cover Apr. 2000
145 Waste Analysis of the Surplus Store at University of Waterloo (pdf) Dec.1999
144 Green Building Guidelines (pdf) Jul. 1999
143 A Proposal for Implementing a Buffer Zone to Control the Overpopulation of Canada Geese on Campus (pdf) Jul. 1999
142 Recycling Awareness at the University of Waterloo (pdf) Jul. 1999
141 White Grubs & Lawn Care in the City of Waterloo (pdf) Jul. 1999
140 Energy Conservation Assessment of the Math & Computer Building (pdf) Jul. 1999
139 Campus Environmental Audit Update (pdf)   Apr 1999
138 An Examination of the Purchasing Department (pdf) Apr 1999
137 Central Stores (pdf) Apr. 1999
136 Transportation Study - Reducing the Need to Drive to Campus Apr. 1999
135 Hazardous Materials at the University of Waterloo Apr. 1999
134 Greening Graphic Services Apr. 1999
133 The Imprint: An Assessment of Sustainability (pdf) Dec.1998
132 Sustainability Assessment of Food Services (pdf) Dec.1998
131 The Columbia Lake Biome and the Westmount Road Extension (pdf) Dec.1998
130 Hildegard Marsden Daycare Waste Audit Report (pdf) Dec.1998
129 Evaluating and Comparing the Sustainability of Natural Gas vs. Active Solar Energy to Heat the Physical Activies Complex Pool (pdf) Dec.1998
128 Composting at Married Students' Apartments (pdf) Dec.1998
127 The Potential for Expanded Plastics Recycling in the Region of Waterloo (pdf) Dec.1998
126 Excess Waste Management Strategies (pdf) Dec.1998
125 The Sustainability of Tree Paper vs. Hemp Paper (pdf) Dec.1998
124 A Study of the Sustainability of Silver Lake Class Assessment (pdf) Dec.1998
123 The Impact of the Canada Goose Population at Columbia Lake: A Sustainability Study Dec.1998
122 Searching for a Sustainable Method for Controlling Geese Populations Dec.1998
121C Environmental Impact Assessment, Cycling Study, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Off-Campus, North (pdf) Nov.1998
121B Cycling on the University of Waterloo Campus: A Social Impact Assessment Nov.1998
121A Impact Assessment: Cycling Study (Trails, North) (pdf) Nov.1998
121 Waste Audit of Information Systems and Technology (pdf) Aug.1998
119 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration: The North Campus Pond Aug.1998
118 Bike Security at the University of Waterloo (pdf) Aug.1998
117 Alternative Frosh Experience Aug.1998
116 Outdoor Land Use & Landscape History(pdf) Apr. 1998
115D Hazardous Waste Management in University Laboratories (pdf) Apr. 1998
115C Environmental Audit on the Mapping Analysis and Design (MAD) (pdf) Apr. 1998
115B Water Audit of Columbia Recreation Centre Apr. 1998
115A Police & Parking Services Waste Audit (pdf) Apr. 1998
115 Improving Recycling Practices at the Columbia Lake Townhouses (pdf) Apr. 1998
114A Organic Waste Management at Conrad Grebel College Apr. 1998
114 Vermicomposting on UW Campus Apr. 1998
113 The Imprint's Footprint Apr. 1998
112 Ron Eydt Village Food Waste Audit Apr. 1998
111 Sanding & Salting Apr. 1998
110 Examining Recycling Contamination in ES 1 and 2 Apr. 1998
109 Environmental Education Assessment at Ron Eydt Village Apr. 1998
108A Planning for the Bicycle: Parking Issues and Facilities Planning at the University of Waterloo (pdf) Dec.1997
108 Transportation to and from Campus (Mgmt. Sci.) Aug.1997
107 Lug-a-Mugs on Campus (Mgmt. Sci.) Aug.1997
106 Teaching and Learning through the WWW(Mgmt. Sci.) Aug.1997
105 Campus Attitudes (Mgmt. Sci.) Aug.1997
104 Auditing the Deans' Offices (Mgmt. Sci.) Aug. 1997
103 Campus Audit (Mgmt. Sci.) Aug.1997
102 Surplus Goods(Mgmt. Sci.) Aug.1997
101 Carbon Dioxide Sequestration of Trees in City of Kitchener Parks Aug.1997
100 A Study on the Sustainability of the UW Golf Course Aug.1997
99 Evaluation Of The Hazardous Materials Handling Facility Aug.1997
98 Waste Audit of the University of Waterloo Gazette Aug.1997
97 Erosion on the UW Campus Aug.1997
96 Greening The Minds Of The Village 1 Residence Aug.1997
95b Implementing an Environmental Management Plan at the UW (pdf) Mar.1997
95 Recycling at Columbia Lake Townhouses Apr. 1997
94 Micro-Commuting on Campus Apr. 1997
93 An Audit of Fine Arts Apr. 1997
92 Recycling at Athletic Events Apr. 1997
91 Mission Imprintable Apr. 1997
90 Cycling at UW Apr. 1997
89 Lug-a-Mug Assessment in the Engineering Society C & D Apr. 1997
88 Composting at St. Paul's Apr. 1997
87 Waste Audit at Renison College Aug.1996
86 Campus Ecological Education Program for the University of Waterloo Aug.1996
85 Master Plan and Landscaping of the University of Waterloo Campus Aug.1996
84 Community Education at the University of Waterloo Aug.1996
83 Greening the University of Waterloo Bookstore Aug.1996
82 Moving Towards Community Apr. 1996
81 Spy Mission: Who's Waste is it, and Where is it Going? Apr. 1996
80 Reducing Waste at the Math and Computer's Coffee & Donut Shop Apr. 1996
79 Campus Transit Commission at University of Waterloo Apr. 1996
78 Analysis of Austrian Pines on UW Campus Apr. 1996
77 Recycling the Budget: Finding Recycables in Waste Apr. 1996
76 UW's New Environmental Science and Engineering Building Apr. 1996
75 Examination of the Procurement Practices of UW's Purchasing Department Apr. 1996
74B Preliminary Food Waste Audit of Five Food Service's Kitchens Mar.1996
74 Waste Management Study of the Davis Centre Library Dec.1995
73 Surplus Stores: A Campus Reuse Center Aug.1995
72 Water Quality on Laurel Creek Aug.1995
71 The Disposal of Chemicals in UW Chemistry Labs Aug.1995
70 The Campus Environmental Audit Aug.1995
69 Rain Water System Design for the New Environmental Science and Engineering Building Apr. 1995
67 Where does the Imprint go? Apr. 1995
66 Indoor Pest Management Apr. 1995
65 Energy Consumption and the New Environmental Science and Engineering Building Apr. 1995
64 Greening Graphic Services Apr. 1995
63 Riparian Buffer Design Study for Safety, Aesthetics and Sustainability Apr. 1995
62 Indoor Landscaping of the Davis Center Apr. 1995
61 An Improved Recycling System for Residence Oct. 1994
60 Impact Analysis of the Math and Computer Building Storm Sewer on Laurel Creek Watershed Dynamics Jul. 1994
59 Implementation of Vermicompostiong in Selected Offices on Campus Jul. 1994
58 Preliminary Tree Inventory of the UW Campus Jul. 1994
57 Water Audit of Conrad Grebel College Jul. 1994
56 Waste Audit of Village 1 Residences Jul. 1994
55 Waste Reduction at Source: UW Food Services as a Case Study Jul. 1994
54 Transportation To and From Campus - Share-A-Ride Apr. 1994
53 The Elimination of Disposable Cups at the University of Waterloo Apr. 1994
52 An Educational Program to Improve on-Campus Recycling in the Faculties of Math, Science and Engineering Apr. 1994
51 From Rails...to a Future Trail? Apr. 1994
50 Dana Porter Library Zero Waste Pilot Project Apr. 1994
49 Village I Food Waste Study Apr. 1994
48 Improving Recycling on Campus Apr. 1994
47 Evaluation of Composting Programs on Campus Apr. 1994
46 Waste Reduction Education Apr. 1994
45 Greening the Federation of Students: A Case Study of the Bombshelter Apr. 1994
44 Bikeways Apr. 1994
43 Paper Consumption at the University of Waterloo Apr. 1994
42 The Potential for Plastics Recycling on the University of Waterloo Campus Apr. 1994
41 The Village II Waste Audit and Survey Apr. 1994
40 Building Performance Analysis of Modern Languages: A Pilot Study Apr. 1994
39B Implementation of Large Scale Composting in Village Two, University of Waterloo - Reflection Paper Mar.1994
39A Purchasing Recycled Office Supplies at UW: A WATgreen Study Apr. 1993
38B Implementation of Large Scale Composting in Village Two, University of Waterloo Jul. 1993
38A WATgreen Study on Alternative Turf Grass Maintenance Strategies Jun. 1993
37B Alternative Organic Waste Management Techniques for Village II Apr. 1993
37A Wilfrid Laurier Business Students/Faculty/Administration and the Environment Apr. 1993
36B Geographic Information System-A Turf Management Implementation Mar.1993
36A Understanding and Reducing Water Use: A Case Study of the University of Waterloo Dec.1992
35 Towards a Green Office One Step Beyond: A Return Audit of the Greening of the Dean's Offices Dec.1992
34 Herbicide Use at the University of Waterloo: Practices, Attitudes and Perceptions Dec.1992
33 Feasibility Study of Composting at St. Jerome's and St. Paul's Colleges Dec.1992
32 Business Students and the Environment Dec.1992
31 The Purchasing of Recycled Products on Campus Dec.1992
30 Waste Audit of the Village Two Kitchen and Cafeteria Apr. 1992
29C Waste Reduction at the University of Waterloo Apr. 1992
29B Waste Audit Report Apr. 1992
29A Thermal Solar Water Heating in the PAC: Final Report (pdf) Apr. 1992
28 Identification of Target Areas for Waste Reduction at the Village Two Kitchen and Cafeteria Apr. 1992
27 Final Report: Lighting Analysis of Engineering 2 Rooms 1303A and 1303B Apr. 1992
26 Transportation to and From Campus: System Study Dec.1991
25 University Transportation System: Project Study Dec.1991
24 A System's Approach to the Analysis of Disposable Plate and Cutlery Consumption in the Food Services Outlets at UW Dec.1991
23 Campus Attitudes Dec.1991
22 Alternative Methods for Food Waste Reduction on Campus Dec.1991
21 Green Education Dec.1991
20 Toward a Green Office: A WATgreen Initiative Aug.1991
19 Minota Hagey Composting Pilot Project Aug.1991
18B How Green is Green? Apr. 1991
18A Final Report on the Local and Organic Approach to Food on the University of Waterloo Campus Apr. 1991
17 Recycling on Campus Apr. 1991
16A Electricity Conservation at the University of Waterloo Apr. 1991
16 Investigation of a Cyclical Water System Apr. 1991
15 Greening Custodial Services: The Development of Environmental Criteria for the Purchasing of Cleaning Compounds Apr. 1991
14 A Rationale for the Establishment of Alternative Landscape Practices Based on an Ecological Approach at the University of Waterloo Apr. 1991
12 A Comparative Analysis of the Efficiencies of Residence Recycling Programs at the University of Waterloo Apr. 1991
11 Greening Campus Buildings: Guideline Document Apr. 1991
10B Towards Electrical Sustainability for the ES Buildings Dec.1990
10A Solar Heat Gain in the Optometry Building: An Evaluation of Retrofit Sun Controls Dec.1990
9 Recycling on Campus: Feasibility Study Dec.1990
8 Greening Custodial Services Dec.1990
7 Feasibility Study of a Campus Cyclical Water System Dec.1990
6 Alternative Landscaping: Reclaiming the Campus Dec.1990
5 Feasibility Study for a Composting Pilot Project at the University of Waterloo Dec.1990
4B Water Quality & Consumption Levels of the Optometry Building Apr. 1990
4A The Village 1 Residence Complex, University of Waterloo Case Study Apr. 1990
3 Implementation Study: Greening the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Calendar Apr. 1990
2 Feasibility Study: Greening the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Calendar Apr. 1990
1 On Campus Organic Waste Composting System Apr. 1988