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Solar Powering Sigma Chi

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The Solar Powering Sigma Chi grant aims to make Cal Sigma Chi the first fraternity house in California to derive electric power from solar energy and provide more sustainable housing for some 40 Berkeley students. It will set a precedent of sustainability not only within the Greek community but also the greater Berkeley community at large.

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High Efficiency Hand Dryers in Barrows Hall

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The project will install four high efficiency hand dryers in Barrows Hall. The high efficiency hand dryers are a sustainable alternative to paper towel dispensers, which create unnecessary waste.

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Mobile Hydroponic Unit (formerly Dual Flush in Cooperatives)

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In the midst of one of California’s most severe droughts in history, Berkeley Flow of the ASUC Sustainability Team will convert existing toilets in the Cloyne Student Cooperative into dual-flush toilets via retrofit kits. This project will serve as a first step in a plan to implement dual-flush toilets into Student Cooperatives beyond Cloyne.

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Student Organic Garden Association Summer Intern Program: Phase II

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Phase two of this internship program seeks to extend the impact of full-time garden management beyond summers and into the academic year so as to increase SOGA Garden’s fresh produce donations for the UC Berkeley Student Food Pantry, in addition to its educational offerings.

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ASUC Solar Decathlon

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The Solar Decathlon 2017 is a two year competition in which 16 collegiate teams will design and build a Net Zero Energy solar home that will be showcased and judged in Denver, CO. Our team, RISE, is currently designing a multi-family living space for the city of Richmond, CA that aims to provide a sustainable and efficient solution for urban infill lots. Our design will use innovative technologies to be spatially, energy, and water efficient while still creating a welcoming and communal living environment. In addition, we are working to educate both our school...

Agroecological Fellows Program at UC Gill Tract Community Farm

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The UC Gill Tract Community Farm will develop an Agroecological Fellows Program (AFP) for UC Berkeley students through creation of five paid, part-time positions throughout Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. The AFP will provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for the growing number of students interested in food systems, allowing them to become successful change-makers. Implementation of the AFP will significantly increase the Farm’s capacity to expand its food justice goals and accomplish its mission.

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Sustainability in the Greek Community

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The Sustainability in the Greek Community team will install water aerators, motion sensor light switches, and LED lighting in order to improve energy efficiency and decrease water consumption.

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Perennial: The Undergraduate Environmental Journal of Berkeley

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The Undergraduate Environmental Journal of Berkeley serves as an open and accessible platform to showcase the diverse work of UC Berkeley’s environmental community.

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ReUSE: Berkeley's Only On-Campus Thrift Store

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This project is to revamp the ReUSE store, allowing us to achieve our 4 main goals for next semester: 1) Doubling our charity impact to $3000 and saving at least 1000 pounds of clothing and material waste. 2) Growing our volunteer base and community from 50 to 120 general volunteers. 3) Revitalizing our ReUSE material stations across campus and successfully dispersing materials from storage. 4) Tripling our daily store foot traffic and social media outreach and engagement, specifically on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

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EcoMovie Nights

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This grant will fund a monthly environmental documentary series that engages, educates, and inspires the Cal community to get involved with environmental campaigns. Films will be selected based on a monthly theme and followed by theme-centered discussion, facilitated by experts or related student groups.

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