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Standing Biomass in Campus Trees
In this project, I am focusing on estimating the standing biomass in large campus trees due to prolonged debates about maintaining, tending, and protecting large campus trees for reasons including aesthetic values, carbon storage, other ecological…
Implementing Sustainable Waste Management on the Vassar Campus
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…
Carbon offset potential through improved forest management at Vassar College Farm and Ecological Preserve
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…
Waste Audit Report 2021-23
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.