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Cal Sustainable Solutions Competition

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The team develops leaders with primary focus in the Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) industry to serve the public good. Cal Sustainable Solutions fosters sustainable projects and knowledge individuals on renewable energy intertwined in the built environment.

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ASUC Eco-Office Director Stipends

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The ASUC Eco-Office is comprised of 7 departments, including Pour out Pepsi, UC Green New Deal, Environmental Education, Environmental Justice Campaigns, Eco-Community Development, Social Media & Graphics, and Legislative Affairs. Each is headed by directors who coordinate and organize their respective departments. The directors spend roughly 5-7 hours a week leading their department and performing tasks including attending senior staff meetings, hosting department meetings, maintaining logistics and organization of their department, etc....

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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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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Cultivation of Vertically-Farmed Microalgae for Biofuel Production

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VFB is seeking funds to create a sustainable biofuel from microalgae. Their goal is to create a model for growing renewable fuels with low carbon impacts and to eventually generate algae for Berkeley research labs and support future research into sustainably grown algae.

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Eco Community Development Department

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The overall goal of the Eco-Community Development Department of the ASUC Eco Office is to promote involvement in the Eco-Community and retainment of current members. To address our overarching goal, we have set two main projects, the Mentorship Program and overall Coalition Building.

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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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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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End the Cycle - Sustainable Laundry Campaign

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Implement a sustainable laundry education campaign in the residence halls.

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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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