Husky Sustainability Fund Projects | Student Involvement

Information about current and previously funded projects is coming soon. In the mean time, please explore our list of project ideas below.

Project Ideas

Education

Consider speaking to:

School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (Science and Mathematics)
Faculty within SIAS Science and Mathematics
School of Urban Studies
Sustainable Urban Development faculty
Tacoma community schools

Potential projects:

Teach in
Creation of a Public Service Announcement
Art installation
Workshops focused on zero waste, climate change, human impacts within the south sound
Guest speakers
Outdoor education opportunities on and off campus
Sustainability movie nights

Food

Consider speaking to:

Center for Equity and Inclusion
The Pantry
Local restaurants
Giving Garden
Local Food Depot
UW Tacoma Integrated Facilities Management

Potential projects:

Local food cooking classes
Farmers market walks
Food insecurity research
Extra event food collection and disbursement
Mapping the path of food on campus from restaurant to waste bin
Partnering with West Coast Grocery to get more local food and healthy food options
Food truck pilot program

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Consider speaking to:

Center for Equity and Inclusion
DEI student workers within CSI
RSOs
UW Tacoma Social and Historical Studies School
Psychological and Wellness Services

Potential Projects:

Expanding sustainable health products on campus
Events focusing on access and affordable sustainability
Events/workshops/presentations around climate change impacts on marginalized communities
Projects around unsustainable infrastructure
Expanding wifi access into outdoor spaces

Waste

Consider speaking to:

Integrated Facilities Management
Environmental and Health Services
Local thrift shops

Possible Projects:

Composter for the Giving Garden
Reuse and Repair Clinic
Clothing swap
Thrift market on campus
Waste reduction campaigns
Recycled art installation/show
End of the year gear, clothing, kitchenware, etc exchange
Cap and gown reuse/rental
Composting bins for dorm rooms in Court 17

Water

Consider speaking to:

Integrated Facilities Management

Possible projects:

Rain gardens maintenance/installation
Installation of low flow fixtures within Court 17
Water reduction campaigns within bathrooms and dressing rooms
Rainwater harvesting in Giving Garden
Permeable pavement

Transportation

Consider speaking to:

UW Tacoma Transportation Services
Sound Transit
Local bike and scooter shops

Possible Projects:

Create a map with bike stations around campus
Implement a bike/scooter rental program
Promote the use of the U-Pass
Bus stop art installation
Electric car charging station
Implement a ZipCar station near or on campus

Efficiency

Consider speaking to:

Integrated Facilities Management

Possible Projects:

Green roofs
Solar projects or expansions
Installation of efficient surge protectors
Encourage green office certification programs
Motion sensor lighting

Labs & Research

Consider speaking to:

Environmental Health and Safety
College labs
Green lab coordinator
Research faculty on campus
Center for Urban Waters

Potential Projects:

Require all labs to be Green Lab certified
Start a research project using the Giving Garden greenhouse
Conduct innovative technology feasibility studies

Additional Resources

Current UW Tacoma Sustainability Initiatives

Integrated Facilities Management

UW Tacoma Sustainability Social Media

UW Tacoma Sustainability Storymap

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/74402fcd6d6c48b88bb7cca7ce9d7fdf

City of Tacoma Sustainability Initiatives

Sustainability Non-profits/ Businesses in Tacoma A-Z

350 Tacoma: http://www.350tacoma.org/
A Drop in the Ocean-https://adropintheoceanshop.com
Arbutus ARME: https://www.arbutusarme.org/
Bates Technical College: https://www.batestech.edu/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound + Textile Collection Bus: https://inspirebig.org/donate/donate-used-clothing/
Built Green: https://www.builtgreen.net/
Center for Food Preservation Arts: http://preservefoods.blogspot.com/
Citizens’ Climate Lobby: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/
Citizens’ Climate Lobby / Citizens’ Climate Education: https://citizensclimateeducation.org/
Citizens for a Healthy Bay-http://www.healthybay.org
City of Tacoma – EnviroChallengers: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=3666
City of Tacoma – OEPS Green Buildings: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/office_of_environmental_policy_and_sustainability/green_living_map_and_resources/green_building
City of Tacoma – Solid Waste: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=53543
Community Council of Tacoma: https://senco253.org/2019/03/28/community-council-of-tacoma/
Dancing Goats Coffee: https://www.dancinggoats.com/
Downtown: On the Go!: https://downtownonthego.com/
Earth Ministry / Washington Interfaith Power & Light: https://earthministry.org/
Emergency Food Network- https://www.efoodnet.org/
Environment & Culture Partners: https://ecprs.org/
Food is Free Tacoma: https://foodisfreewashington.org/
Forest Health Watch: https://foresthealth.org/
Forterra-https://forterra.org/our-work/projects/green-tacoma-partnership/
Greedy Vegan Catering Service: https://www.greedyvegan253.com/
Harbor WildWatch: https://harborwildwatch.org/
Heartwood Haven: https://heartwoodhaven.org/
Indivisible Tacoma: https://indivisibletacoma.net/
KTQA: https://ktqa.org/
L’Arche Farm and Gardens: https://www.larchetahomahope.org/
Legal Rights for the Salish Sea: https://legalrightsforthesalishsea.org/
McMenamins Elks: https://www.mcmenamins.com/elks-temple
MetroParks Tacoma: https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/
Mighty Energy Solutions: https://mightyenergy.net/
Nisqually Reach Nature Center: http://nisquallyestuary.org/
Olympia Community Solar: https://olysol.org/
Pierce Conservation District: https://piercecd.org/
Pierce County – Pierce Trips: https://www.piercetrips.com/
Pierce County Sustainable Resources Division: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7513/Sustainable-Resources
Pierce Transit: https://www.piercetransit.org/
Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union: https://www.psccu.org/
Puget Sound Estuarium: https://pugetsoundestuarium.org/
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance: https://pugetsoundkeeper.org/
Rad Power Bikes: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/
Razor USA: https://razor.com/
Resilient Ecosystems: https://www.reseco.org/
Ridwell: https://www.ridwell.com/
Second Cycle Community Bike Shop: https://www.2ndcycle.org/
Second Use: https://www.seconduse.com/
Shepherd’s Transformation Mansions Communities: https://stmchousing.com/
Slater Museum of Natural History: https://www2.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/slater-museum/
South Sound Surfrider: https://southsound.surfrider.org/
SR3- Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, & Research: https://www.sealifer3.org/ (UW is a sponsor)
St. Vincent de Paul of Tacoma, Pierce County: https://www.svdptacoma.org/
Strategic Nature, LLChttps://www.strategicnature.com/
Sustainable Tacoma Commission: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=23594
Tacoma Aroma Flavor: https://tacomaaromaflavor.com/
Tacoma Democratic Socialists of America’s Ecosocialist Committee: https://tacomadsa.org/
Tacoma Farmers Market: https://tacomafarmersmarket.com/
Tacoma Ocean Fest: https://tacomaoceanfest.org/
Tacoma Power: https://www.mytpu.org/
Tacoma Public Library: https://www.tacomalibrary.org/
Tacoma Soap Refillery: https://tacomasoaprefillery.com/
Tacoma Tool Library & Mending Station: https://tacomatoollibrary.org/
Tacoma Tree Foundation: https://www.tacomatreefoundation.org/
Tacoma Water: https://www.mytpu.org/about-tpu/services/water/
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: https://www.tpchd.org/
Tahoma Audubon Society: https://www.tahomaaudubon.org/
The Climate Reality Project: Tacoma, WA Chapter: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/chapters
The Ikkatsu Project: https://www.ikkatsuproject.org/
University of Washington Tacoma: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/
Utensils-To-Go: https://www.facebook.com/utensilstogo.org/
University of Washington Tacoma Giving Garden: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/fa/facilities/sustainability/giving-garden
Vashon Maury Island Land Trust: https://vashonlandtrust.org/
Washington Service Corps: https://washingtonservicecorps.org/
WDVA Veterans Conservation Corps – Veterans Farm at Orting: https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2020/opportunities-grow-orting-veterans-farm
Yoga Wild: https://www.facebook.com/BeYogaWild/

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