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Our Projects

ESW projects design, build, and implement solutions to sustainability issues.

 

Projects can be on campus, in the local community, or in other communities our the developing world. There's a large range of topics for projects, but often include areas such as clean energy generation and energy savings, water and wastewater treatment/management, and development of green infrastructure. Below are our ongoing projects, categorized by the general area the project encompasses. Click on the project if you want to learn more about it or how to get involved in that project.

 

Solar Hydrogen

Solar Kiosk

H2Grow: Hydroponics

Monarchitects Project

 

Projects begin with a member's interest and are student-run. Teams shall be in charge of researching, planning, and/or constructing the project. It may be necessary to contact and partner with staff, community organizations, or professionals to assist you. Interested in starting a new project? Learn more here.

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Water
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This is an ESW CSULB water and food supply research project. Aquaponics is a closed sustainable food production system that utilizes traditional hydroponics, where plants grow and receive nutrients from flowing water, with aquaculture; that is, culturing fish to obtain wastes and by-products (feces). The fish waste is carried upstream through pipes to fertilize the plants. The plants naturally filter and oxygenate the water below thus completing the closed system cycle.

We are currently prototype testing three small-scaled hydroponic systems using different soil mediums to determine the best medium for our system.

Experience with working with hydroponics, biology, chemistry, and engineering is welcomed!

Richstone Rainwater Capture

Our team implemented a rainwater gutter-supplied capture system at the Richstone Family Center providing water for their community garden. Currently, student volunteers have to carry a bucket from the back of the lot to the garden near the entrance of the center to water the garden. We plan to install an elevated rain barrel and a hose, so volunteers can easily water their plants. This project is funded by the Home Depot. Project to be implemented on MAY 14th. We were able to install 2 of the 3 barrels and the first-flush flow system; however, we ran out of time since the center is open limited hours during the weekend. We still need to install one more barrel and possible add a wall brace to the first flush filter.

Community description:
The Richstone Family Center, is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, strengthening families, and preventing violence in families, schools & communities.
Our team implemented a rainwater gutter-supplied capture system at the Richstone Family Center providing water for their community garden. Currently, student volunteers have to carry a bucket from the back of the lot to the garden near the entrance of the center to water the garden. We plan to install an elevated rain barrel and a hose, so volunteers can easily water their plants. This project is funded by the Home Depot. Project to be implemented on MAY 14th. We were able to install 2 of the 3 barrels and the first-flush flow system; however, we ran out of time since the center is open limited hours during the weekend. We still need to install one more barrel and possible add a wall brace to the first flush filter.

Community description:
The Richstone Family Center, is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, strengthening families, and preventing violence in families, schools & communities.
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