Projects
Current Projects
Detailed information about SGEF projects -- both current and past years -- is available for viewing in an Excel spreadsheet.
The following are ongoing or new projects being worked on this academic year:
Hydration Station Installation
Install water bottle filling station at SVC (outside Counseling Center on 2nd floor)
Seed Library
Initial support for creating a sustainable, organic seed library for students to utilize,
foster health food growth, and enhance existing community gardens
My Green Lab Certification
Green lab certification for providing guidelines to conserve energy and initiate lab
processes to ensure maximum sustainability. This is a national certification and guideline
for best practices.
ATLAS Assessment Phase 2
Phase 2 will focus on establishing a campus-wide strategic vision with long term solutions
without limitations of logistics to help develop Phase 3.
ATLAS Assessment Phase 3
Phase 3 develops the strategic plan for implementation at USF.
Magnolia Field LED Light Replacement
Replacement of original lights on a major field complex that supports club sports,
intramural programs, open recreation for all USF, and special events. Will save energy
and overall cost while also supported by a long-term warranty.
Bull's Nature Trail Design
Assessment and design for a nature trail to connect the Claw to Riverfront Park hiking
trails.
Floor Scrubber (completed)
Automated floor scrubber for use in the MSC that will save water and energy while
operating unmanned.
EV Charging Stations
Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers in the Campus Student Center parking lot
on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
MSC Solar Bollard Replacement
Replacing current plastic bollards that require power with metal, solar-powered bollards.
S.A.F.E. Team Electric Carts
Replace four existing gas powered golf carts with battery operated golf carts to be
shared by Student Goverment's S.A.F.E. team (safe night-time escort on Tampa campus)
and the MSC.
Greencycle Composting Project
The Nest dining hall on the St. Petersburg campus currently produces 1,400 lbs. of
food waste during weekdays and 900 lbs. of food waste on weekends. This shows a need
for sustainable food waste initiatives on campus. Utilizing the USDA's Composting
and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements grant, as well as matching funding
from Duke Energy and SGEF, the project will be spearheaded to implement a comprehensive
program on campus.
St. Petersburg Campus Beach Restoration
Following the extensive removal of invasive vegetation from the St. Petersburg campus
beach, heavy erosion washed away a quarter of the beach's sediment, making the beach
look unpleasant, yet leaving an opportunity for restoration. With funding from the
Tampa Bay Estuary Program and ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ St. Pete Student Government, this project will establish
a living shoreline on the camous beach – creating educational opportunitiues for students
and the community, while beautifying a central part of campus.
Oyster Restoration Brick Project
The Oyster Restoration Brick (ORB) project aims to replenish the declining oyster
population in St. Petersburg. Given the increased use of plastic-based materials on
seawalls amongst many other pressing factors, our community has seen drastic decline
of oyster populations along developed waterfronts. This effort initiates a propagation
system with clay 3D printed ORBs to help reseed areas which have already been eradicated
to promote a healthier ecosystem.
Roller Shades
Installation of roller shades in the Sarasota-Manatee Student Center and Atala Hall
which receive direct sunlight to keep the areas cooler which will result in less energy
consumption of the HVAC systems.
Rechargeable Batteries for MSC Staff Headsets
Replace building staff headset batteries with rechargeable batteries to minimize the
disposal of regular batteries.
LED Lighting in the St. Petersburg Campus Library
Replace existing inefficient first floor lighting with LED upgrades.
Tampa Recreation Center Woodway Treadmills
Replace exisiting treadmills with energy generating treadmills.
Humanities Book Giveaway
Supporting a used book giveaway on all campuses to help with sustainability efforts.