Past SPF Projects

 

2017/2018

Solar Powered Enterfusion Table

The committee opened applications for sustainability projects in October 2017 and only received one incomplete application. However, based on the student application and cost, the committee decided to purchase a solar powered Enterfusion table. Students will be able to use the space to charge portable devices with being shaded buy the umbrella panel surface area. The table was selected based on price point, customizable options, and poly-recycled plastic materials.

 The committee identified a seating area between the Veterans Center and Science 1 as the location of placement for the table.

The committee believes this visible placement will allow for ASI programming and marketing in an area that has not been heavily targeted until now. It will also allow for student groups to meet in an area that currently does not offer any space for small group work with access to power for charging phones or small electronic devices. Lastly, it will be a visual representation of the ongoing sustainability efforts of ASI and CSUSM.

 

2018/2019

Pollinator Garden | Environmental Studies Club

This project aims to create habitat for native birds, bees, and butterflies along the Sustainable Food Project. Pollinators across the globe are at peril from increased use of herbicides. Many pollinator efforts focus on the honey bee while native bees, butterflies, and birds are often overlooked. Creating these pollinator patches with native plants will help build the resilience of our local ecology while maintaining low water costs.The pollinator garden along the food garden will create a vibrant permaculture system in which the native ecology assists in the pollination of local food resources. Students visiting the garden will not only experience the importance of small food gardens, but they’ll also learn how natural systems can work cohesively to create functional food systems that benefit both people and wildlife.

Homebiogas | Daniel Lack 

The Homebiogas is a way to compost organic material at the CSUSM Food Project Garden. This compost then turns into sustainable liquid fertilizer that will be used in order to get more of a production down in the garden. This can be a way to promote the use of the garden for more students and encourage alternative ways of thinking about food and the food system. Producing our own food here campus will cut down waste, plastic, petrol oil, and more resources that are going into the efforts that bring our food here to campus.

Dehydrator and Reusable Snack Bags | CSUSM Outdoor Adventures

This project focuses on making the CSUSM Outdoor Adventures program more sustainable by supplying the program with a food dehydrator and reusable snack bags. These additions help promote the importance of a sustainable lifestyle to fellow students and staff in the community.

Threat to National Security & Risks to Global Environmental Sustainability Educational Event | Richard Scrivens & Jason Beyer

This event brings awareness to the importance of sustainability globally through the means of education. Presenters Jason Beyer, Richard Scrivens, and special guest Major General Jackson, discuss the current threats to national security and risks to global environmental sustainability through the lens of military experience.

 

Vegan Made Easy | Lindsey Cain

This event focuses on the individual health benefits as well as the global environmental benefits of veganism. Between workshops, one will learn ways to transition to a vegan lifestyle, and why one should adapt a more sustainable - vegan lifestyle. The hope of this event is to inspire all attendees to make small changes in their diet to contribute to a healthier life and healthier Earth.

Fresh Market Monday Reusable Bag Distribution | Alejandrina Mercado

The Sustainable Produce Bag project aims to reduce the Cougar Pantry's use of single-use plastic bags during its "Market Monday" distribution: over a series of weeks, large mesh produce bags are distributed to students and using a correlative punch-card, students are rewarded for bringing the bag back each week.

Breaking Down Menstrual Stigmas | Marina Flowers

This workshop focuses on destigmatizing sustainable menstruation products as well as periods as a whole. This project provided a space to discuss these stigmas and how they affect all people who menstruate. Not only did this project provide that space but also provided free reusable menstruation products that students were interested in trying.

 

2020/2021

Hydration Station Installs 

With COVID-19 closing on-campus oeprations, ASI invested in on-campus projects on behalf of students by installing hydration stations in the following locations: 

• Arts Building | 3rd Floor 
• Science Hall 1 | 1st Floor 
• Kellogg Library  | 1st Floor 

 

2021/2022

Hydration Station Installs 

With COVID-19 still impacting on-campus oeprations, ASI invested in on-campus projects on behalf of students by installing hydration stations in the following locations: 

• Exterior of PDC Building | Will allow for access and usage of hydration source for students utilizing and working in theSustainable Food Projects garden as well as previously fund SPF project, CSUSM PollinatorGarden; both of which are projects supporting sustainability on campus.

• Mangrum Track & Field | Will support students and campus visitors who utilize the track for physical wellness or sporting events. We encourage folks to bring reusable bottles rather than single use water sources. 

 

2022/2023

Meat Free Eats | Jana Bohler

Vegan and Plant Based workshops focused on education about healthy and sustainable eating habits encourage a diet that supports health for self and the environment.

 

More Trees Please | Hali Scott

Funding and installation of fruit baring trees on campus to encourage education about gleaning and food waste/insecurity. Will partner with Sustainable Food Project Garden and ASI Cougar Pantry. 

 

Hydration Station Install

Funding and installation of a Hydration Station at the CSUSM McMahan House to help reach CSUSM’s goal of zero waste and sustainability.

 

2023/2024

CSUSM Bike Rental Program | CSUSM Campus Recreation

Funding for a bike rental program for CSUSM students to promote sustainable transportation, encourage students to explore their local areas, and raise awareness about lowering our ecological footprint.

 

Hydration Station Install

Funding and installation of a Hydration Station on the 4th floor of the Administrative Building to help reach CSUSM’s goal of zero waste and sustainability.