Category:Engr308 Technology and the Environment

Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at Cal Poly Humboldt, currently by instructor Lonny Grafman. See course content and past projects below.

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  Engr 308 CPH 3 MW CO2 comparison
  2022: Partnered with Cal Poly Humboldt (CPH) Facilities Management to analyze the embedded CO_2e in various types of photovoltaics compared to potential CO_2e savings from current gridmix at CPH.
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  Bottle washing analysis
  2019: Partnered with Zero Waste Humboldt to analyze and compare the impacts of mixed bottles versus local bottle washing for Lost Coast Brewery based on embedded CO₂ and energy.
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  HSU straw analysis
  2018: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability to analyze and compare the impacts of plastic, paper, bamboo, glass, and stainless steel straws in terms of dollars, CO₂, and energy.
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  HSU mason jar analysis
  2016: Partnered with HSU Office of Sustainability and Dining Services to analyze the effects of the HSU policy regarding mason jars and disposables in terms of dollars, CO₂, and energy. Compelling comparisons were created in order to educate and influence consumers.
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  CCAT NZE study
  2014: Partnered with CCAT to analyze the various energy uses of CCAT for their impacts (in dollars, energy, and carbon), as well as devising an implementable plan to ameliorate the impacts and to reach Net Zero Energy.
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  Fuente Nueva waste project
  2013: Partnered with Fuente Nueva spanish immersion charter school to analyze their waste, its impacts, and possible mitigation plans.
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  Arcata bags
  2012: Partnered with Humboldt Scrap to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in various reusable and single use bags in Arcata
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  Dominican Republic alternative building analysis
  2011: Partnered with the Dominican community of La Yuca to compare the cost, embedded energy and carbon between three building methods
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  Arcata plastic bags
  2010: Partnered with the City of Arcata to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in single use plastic bags in Arcata
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  CCAT PV system energy analysis
  2009: Teams partnered with: CCAT on their photovoltaic system, Papercrete vs. StrawBale and Environmental impact of clay vs lime; with RCEA on Street lighting Analysis); and a local business on Multi-Pure vs. Brita Analysis.

In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:

• VOCs in plywood, VOCs in fiberglass insulation, VOCs in carpet and carpet pads, Wool insulation, Simple US composting toilets, Cotton insulation, Cellulose insulation, 1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads, Air source heat pumps that heat water, US natural insulation comparison, Overview of eco-hostels, US eco-hostels, Forest Stewardship Council, Comparison of California logging laws and FSC standards, Natural paints, Environmental Consumer Awareness Technology, Aquaponics

• Is it illegal to collect rainwater

Zane Middle School

• Zane Middle School permeable concrete 3
• Zane Middle School compost
• Zane Middle School triangle of rebirth
• Zane Middle School wall garden

Jefferson Community Center

• Jefferson Community Center native landscaping 2017
• Jefferson Community Center edible landscape

Jefferson Community Center

• Jefferson Community Center native pollinators landscape
• General Description at Jefferson Community Center

Cooperation Humboldt

• Cooperation Humboldt home lawn to community garden conversion

Sanctuary Arcata

• Sanctuary rainwater
• Sanctuary abundant free food kiosk
• Sanctuary sink to toilet greywater system

Loleta

• Loleta Elementary rainwater

Six Rivers Charter School

• Six Rivers Charter School solar cellphone charger
• Six Rivers Charter School outdoor common area

CCAT

• CCAT MEOW 2019
• CCAT rocket mass cobb bench heater
• CCAT yurt roof 2019
• CCAT Beach Grass Clay Slip Wall
• CCAT greenhouse rainwater catchment
• CCAT rainwater catchment system