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Student capstone and applied projects from ASU's School of Sustainability.

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Biochar Briquettes: Alternative to Firewood and Charcoal Fuel

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Domestic energy is an important component of our day to day lives and is something we cannot live without. Imagine how life would be without a means to cook our food, to warm our house, life would be unbearable. As we enjoy these comforts rarely do we stop to think…

Domestic energy is an important component of our day to day lives and is something we cannot live without. Imagine how life would be without a means to cook our food, to warm our house, life would be unbearable. As we enjoy these comforts rarely do we stop to think what the opportunity cost is. For those using renewable sources, it is not a big issue, but for those who rely on wood fuel, they have to strike a delicate balance between need for fuel and the need to conserve the greatest support systems of their livelihoods, the forests. The main source of energy for households in many developing countries is biomass, mainly from forests and woodlands. The continued use of firewood and charcoal fuel puts a strain on forests, resulting in adverse effects on the environment such as prolonged droughts, loss of biodiversity, dwindling water resources, changing weather patterns among other sustainability challenges. An alternative to firewood to charcoal lies in biochar briquettes. This paper discusses the role of biochar briquettes in mitigating climate change and serves as a step by step guide on how biochar briquettes may be produced.
ContributorsNganga, Patrick M. (Author)
Created2018

The Sustainability Fair: Building a Grassroots Movement Around Community

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People everywhere should be doing everything they can to be more sustainable so that climate change can begin to be mitigated. We are already feeling the negative effects of climate change, and they are thoroughly documented. Despite this people are not changing to be more sustainable fast enough. Many either…

People everywhere should be doing everything they can to be more sustainable so that climate change can begin to be mitigated. We are already feeling the negative effects of climate change, and they are thoroughly documented. Despite this people are not changing to be more sustainable fast enough. Many either reject the idea of climate change, do not know what they could do, or are unaware of how climate change affects them. Sustainability also impacts more than just climate change. Living more sustainably can have positive impacts economically as well as positive impacts on human health. In a world that is so connected and with such a wealth of information, we can no longer afford to have communities in the dark. Leaders need to rise on a community level to make a difference. Leadership is an aspect of an organization or a project that can elevate it to new heights. A leader is not everything, but the difference a good leader makes is universal. In this paper I will teach you about organizing a sustainability fair that educates and engages marginalized communities that typically are not included in the conversation on how to save our world.
ContributorsSalinas, Jorge (Author)
Created2018-11-10

Sustainable Sense Consulting Project: Strategies for Success in Sustainability Leadership

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Small local organizations are rightfully preoccupied with the hard work they're doing and often see no incentives, for example fiscal or social, to review or improve the environmental sustainability of their operations.  Small businesses make up the vast majority of firms in the United States and therefore, while their impact seems small…

Small local organizations are rightfully preoccupied with the hard work they're doing and often see no incentives, for example fiscal or social, to review or improve the environmental sustainability of their operations.  Small businesses make up the vast majority of firms in the United States and therefore, while their impact seems small independently, they are unknowingly wasting the greatest amounts of resources: energy, water, paper, plastic, and labor.  Addressing the sustainability of local business operations will save our finite resources, cut their expenses, improve their brand image, and help secure the future of their business in this rapidly changing world.
ContributorsVitale, Sophia (Author)
Created2019-05-16