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These projects were sponsored by a registered student organization

Biofuels Technology R&D

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Started in 2015, Biofuels Technology Club (BTC) is a student-run organization whose mission is to engineer a pilot processing plant that will repurpose waste cooking oil produced by Cal Dining facilities into biodiesel for use as a cleaner alternative fuel for campus vehicles.

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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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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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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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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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Campus Bicycle Initiative

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Educational campaign for increasing bicycling as a mode of transportation and knowledge regarding safe bicycling habits; expansion of BicyCal's services.

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Mobilizing Sustainability at Berkeley - The Greening Operations (GO!) Team

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Fund a group of students to provide building audits and green event outreach on a case-by-case basis.

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Cal Greeks Energy Competition- Green Cup

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Use an energy competition as a way to implement small scale retrofits, reinforce sustainable behavior, and gain visibility for sustainable practices within the Greek system.

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Housing and Dining Sustainability Advocates (HADSA) Covid Relief

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For the last several years, HADSA was funded directly by the RSSP department through housing contracts and meal plans. With reduced occupancy in the resident halls this year caused by the COVID pandemic, HADSA was cut from 11 funded positions to 1 funded position. Although RSSP expects to make a full recovery as the pandemic subsides, TGIF funding for five positions in the 2021- 2022 fiscal year would help HADSA continue providing much-needed outreach and sustainability initiatives for the housing & dining department. These positions are especially critical at...