BELOW ARE PROJECTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR PARTNERS.
| Title | Summary | Category | Status | Updated |
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| Carbon Sequestration, Dung Beetles, and Soil Microbes in Pasturelands of Central Coast California | This project will assess the impacts of dung beetles on soil microbial populations and carbon sequestration in pasture systems in central CA |
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In Progress | 01/16/2023 |
| Pallet Palace | We are building a small, affordable house largely out of discarded pallets to serve as a reproducible model for those in need. |
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In Progress | 05/29/2022 |
| Physical Sciences Building Acetone Recycler | Installation of an acetone recycling system to reduce solvent waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste of research funding. |
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In Progress | 02/02/2022 |
| Bicycle Project Baseline | TAPS to create a baseline inventory of bike programs/facilities on campus and opening up opportunities for future bike grant projects. |
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Proposed | 01/31/2022 |
| Fog Water Collection for Critical Irrigation Needs at the UCSC Farm | We will collect water from fog at the UCSC organic farm for irrigation of fruit trees impacted by severe drought. |
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In Progress | 01/31/2022 |
| The Bike Library | A program that lends bikes to students and staff on a quarterly basis for free. Helmets, locks and lights are also provided. |
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Completed | 06/14/2021 |
| Wonderfil at UCSC | Wonderfil is creating electric dispensers for shampoo & conditioner to eliminate the need for single-use plastic for toiletries on campus. |
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In Progress | 04/19/2021 |
| Storm Water Outreach | The goal of the project was to increase education and outreach to the UCSC community on storm water practices and knowledge. |
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In Progress | 03/29/2021 |
| Water Leak Detection Program | Fellow will expand the use of the campus water leak detection software, to help staff and campus residents identify and resolve leaks. |
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Completed | 11/20/2020 |
| Smart Slug Bin | The Smart Slug Bin Project automatically sorts recyclables at the time of disposal while educating users on proper methods of recycling. |
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In Progress | 06/24/2020 |