Medium Projects (10K - 35K)

These projects received between $10,000 and $35,000 from TGIF

Student Environmental Resource Center

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This grant initiated the establishment of a permanent Student Environmental Resource Center by funding five implementation & planning interns and a workshop for setting objectives and plans.

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Climate Fix Radio and Podcast

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The project plans to create a lively and intelligent audio series that delivers compelling stories and increases the uptake of climate solutions. Audio interview clips will be played on the radio, posted on podcast platforms, and a Climate Fix website with a blog will be created.

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Student Fellows Activating Campus

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This project proposes a team of students in fellowship roles to develop and implement key priority strategies of the plans. Fellow positions include:
Environmental Justice Fellowships: identifying how the OS can improve diversity, equity and inclusion in practices and policies; Air Travel Mitigation Program Fellow: activate a pilot mitigation program currently in design that proposes assessing a fee on air tickets to build a fund for projects that reduce carbon emissions on campus and promote more sustainable alternative travel; Sustainable Science Fellows:
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Retrofitting the RSF into a Human Powered Gym

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Retrofit a stationary bike and 28 ellipticals at the RSF to derive power from human use.

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Teaching, Learning, and Change (TLC)

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Create year-long career training and mentoring effort for students and staff.

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Custodial Staff Outreach 2010-2011

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Conduct an outreach/education campaign between custodial staff and building occupants.

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Cal Habitat Restoration Student Leadership Training

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Program to train students to promote and lead volunteer habitat restoration events.

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Waste Reduction in the Cal Greeks Community

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This project aims to reduce the volume of solid waste generated by the Cal Greek community through composting, recycling, and the ReUSE program.

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Compost Alliance - Bringing Compost to Campus Buildings

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The Compost Alliance designs and implements campus building composting systems in collaboration with Physical Plant-Campus Services, which oversees both Custodial Services and Campus Recycling & Refuse Services. This system was piloted in 10 campus buildings and includes service, set-up, equipment, and educational outreach.

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Bring Your Own Mug (BYOM)

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Reduce purchase and disposal of single-use coffee cups on campus through the use of a campaign titled “Bring Your Own Mug” (BYOM).

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