2 10 13 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/bac684e158f9666850b84da61822264d.png 34ade85a1e73f6cd71e3755207928a99 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d668e85d92f2381599a906bc6b149f44.pdf 9f8d04869af8aae6c0aef13f356e626f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. ongoing Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 11/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Implementing Sustainable Waste Management on the Vassar Campus Subject The topic of the resource Composting Description An account of the resource After observing contamination in upperclassmen residence compost bins, Vassar’s Office of Sustainability interns collected data and collaborated with students, suppliers, and collectors to address the issue. They introduced new bins, bags, and signage to improve composting. This ongoing project aims to foster sustainable composting, recycling, and waste practices at Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Janczewski, Lora; Shimpach, Lily; Rojas Collins, Sofia; Sari, Diego; Pothuganti, Harshini Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research poster Language A language of the resource en compost Contamination Recycle sustainability waste https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/4f70a2b902859ff569f341876af8475e.png f7cc317e3536386d4427ac4253433f17 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/df27db750ae186aa128f13969126d994.pdf d58db5cade92ccb8f260efa83d710a47 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 11/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carbon offset potential through improved forest management at Vassar College Farm and Ecological Preserve Subject The topic of the resource Carbon sequestration Description An account of the resource Intending to accurately demonstrate the role of its forest conversation practices, Vassar wants to do a 3rd- party verification of the carbon offset generated through vine removal and reforestation. With these two goals in mind, I was asked to choose the most suitable protocol for Vassar’s needs. Funds generated through these offsets can be utilized for the preservation of VFEP. I also analyzed the cost of 3rd-party verification and peer verification. A project done by an Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yadav, Aniket Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2021 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report (pdf) Language A language of the resource en carbon offsets carbon sequestration climate change Vassar Preserve https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/77e2a473a2622bb91bf2967a2a61ab91.png 97da341f3814986faee7148a389a3d31 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/6d1fbfe4ab409f56e0fe7a4ccae41671.pdf 919b4a61b83fb1a7ebe0f8f2ff9313c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Other Information A place to put information that is relevant to the project but does not have a designated entry. Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Office of Sustainability Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 11/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Waste Audit Report 2021-23 Description An account of the resource From Fall 2021 to Fall 2022, Vassar’s Office of Sustainability conducted a total of 34 waste audits across campus. This report compiles the findings of these audits. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tran, Belinda Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource digital file (PDF) Language A language of the resource en Type The nature or genre of the resource Report Subject The topic of the resource Waste compost food recycling trash waste waste audit