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Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at [[Humboldt State University]], currently by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]].  See course content and past projects below.


==Analysis projects==
Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at [[Cal Poly Humboldt]], currently by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]]. See course content and past projects below.
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== Analysis projects ==
 
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File:CPH 3MW photovoltaic CO2e comparison.png||<big>'''[[Engr 308 CPH 3 MW CO2 comparison]]'''</big><br>2022: Partnered with Cal Poly Humboldt (CPH) Facilities Management to analyze the embedded CO<sub>2e</sub> in various types of photovoltaics compared to potential CO<sub>2e</sub> savings from current gridmix at CPH.
 
File:Embedded CO2 of Mixed Versus Washed Bottles.png|<big>'''[[Bottle washing analysis]]'''</big><br>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 CO<sub>2</sub> and energy.
 
File:LastStraw BuybackEE.PNG|<big>'''[[HSU straw analysis]]'''</big><br>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, CO<sub>2</sub>, and energy.
 
File:Mason Jar EE Buyback.jpg|<big>'''[[HSU mason jar analysis]]'''</big><br>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, CO<sub>2</sub>, and energy. Compelling comparisons were created in order to educate and influence consumers.
 
File:2012-04-05 17-58-25 374.jpg|<big>'''[[CCAT NZE study]]'''</big><br>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.
 
File:Fuente Nueva worm bin.JPG|<big>'''[[Fuente Nueva waste project]]'''</big><br>2013: Partnered with Fuente Nueva spanish immersion charter school to analyze their waste, its impacts, and possible mitigation plans.
 
File:Arcata bags embedded energy.png|<big>'''[[Arcata bags]]'''</big><br>2012: Partnered with Humboldt Scrap to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in various reusable and single use bags in Arcata
 
File:Dominican Republic Wall 3.jpg|<big>'''[[Dominican Republic alternative building analysis]]'''</big><br>2011: Partnered with the Dominican community of La Yuca to compare the cost, embedded energy and carbon between three building methods
 
File:Arcata Plastic Bags Embedded Energy Graph.png|<big>'''[[Arcata plastic bags]]'''</big><br>2010: Partnered with the City of Arcata to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in single use plastic bags in Arcata
 
File:SCAN0059.JPG|<big>'''[[CCAT PV system energy analysis]]'''</big><br>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]].
 
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== Research projects ==


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


==Small research project 2019==
* [[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]]
 
== Small research project 2019 ==
 
* [[Is it illegal to collect rainwater]]


;Zane Middle School
;Zane Middle School
*[[Zane Middle School permeable concrete 3]]
 
*[[Zane Middle School compost]]
* [[Zane Middle School permeable concrete 3]]
*[[Zane Middle School triangle of rebirth]]
* [[Zane Middle School compost]]
*[[Zane Middle School wall garden]]
* [[Zane Middle School triangle of rebirth]]
* [[Zane Middle School wall garden]]


;Jefferson Community Center
;Jefferson Community Center
*General Description at [[Jefferson Community Center]]
*[[Jefferson Community Center native landscaping 2017]]
*[[Jefferson Community Center native pollinators landscape]]


;Cooperation Humboldt
* [[Jefferson Community Center native landscaping 2017]]
*[[Cooperation Humboldt home lawn to community garden conversion]]
* [[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 Arcata]]
*[[Sanctuary rainwater]]
*[[Sanctuary abundant free food kiosk]]
*[[Sanctuary sink to toilet greywater system]]


*[[Loleta Elementary rainwater]]
* [[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
*[[Six Rivers Charter School solar cellphone charger]]
 
*[[Six Rivers Charter School outdoor common area]]
* [[Six Rivers Charter School solar cellphone charger]]
* [[Six Rivers Charter School outdoor common area]]


;CCAT
;CCAT
*[[CCAT MEOW 2019]]
 
*[[CCAT rocket mass cobb bench heater]]
* [[CCAT MEOW 2019]]
*[[CCAT yurt roof 2019]]
* [[CCAT rocket mass cobb bench heater]]
*[[CCAT Beach Grass Clay Slip Wall]]
* [[CCAT yurt roof 2019]]
*[[CCAT greenhouse rainwater catchment]]
* [[CCAT Beach Grass Clay Slip Wall]]
*[[CCAT rainwater catchment system]]
* [[CCAT greenhouse rainwater catchment]]
* [[CCAT rainwater catchment system]]


[[Category:Coursework]]
[[Category:Coursework]]
[[Category:Humboldt State University]]
[[Category:Cal Poly Humboldt]]
[[Category:Service learning courses]]
[[Category:Service learning courses]]

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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.

Analysis projects[edit | edit source]

Research projects[edit | edit source]

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

Small research project 2019[edit | edit source]

Zane Middle School
Jefferson Community Center
Jefferson Community Center
Cooperation Humboldt
Sanctuary Arcata
Loleta
Six Rivers Charter School
CCAT

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