Challenge Question How to recycle materials found in landfills into reusable materials? Partner: CleanRiver Recycling Solutions Project Summary Currently there is a problem with recycling in Ontario - only type 2 plastics can be recycled into HDPE or reusable plastic for manufacturing but all other plastics and materials are sent directly to our landfills. In […]
Challenge Question Considering as a starting point the 17 protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code, how can we design an inclusive built environment for all? Partner: Human Space Project Summary To date, much of the knowledge around inclusion in the built environment has focused on accessibility strategies for persons with physical disabilities. For […]
Challenge Question How might distributed food production system be used to provide food security and safety for homes and communities? Partner: HiGarden Project Summary Food security and safety are urgent and important issues - especially in light of the effects of the Covid pandemic and current geopolitical conflicts. One way to address this issue is […]
Challenge Question How to create a beverage bottle collection program for large hospitality companies (restaurants, hotels, etc.) to donate bottles and deposits are donated to a charity? Partner: CleanRiver Recycling Solutions Project Summary Currently, restaurants, hotels and other hospitality organizations in Ontario go through tons of wine, beer and other liquor bottles. These bottles are […]
Challenge Question How do we engage students and build a culture of sustainability within residences to help meet our goal of carbon neutrality and reduce our ecological footprint? Partner: Office of Sustainability, YU Project Summary York University has committed to being Carbon Neutral on or before 2049 and is developing pathways to reduce our ecological […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can we create a circular economy for urban agriculture and promote biodiversity within the university campus? Partner: Office of Sustainability, YU *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely with the […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can we create a student-led reuse facility on campus for project supplies and other materials that the university disposes of? Partner: Office of Sustainability, YU *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will […]
Challenge Question In what ways can Mental Wellness and Domestic Violence Information and Resources be accessible and shared with specific communities? Partner: Dr. Roz's Healing Place Project Summary For this project, students will create an app focused on mental health and wellness resources for women and youth who are impacted by social, political, and social […]
Challenge Question How can social procurement be directed towards transformation in the community? Partner: York Region Food Network Project Summary Social procurement leverages the purchasing power of individuals and institutions to support local, social enterprises and boost the local economy. It has emerged as a key solution to address exacerbating inequities over the past year […]
Challenge Question How might we implement a public-use cannabis testing device? Partner: TBD Project Summary With recent changes in the legalization of cannabis around the world, there is an urgent need for rapid, yet sensitive, screening devices for testing drivers and employees under the influence of cannabis at the roadside and at the workplace, respectively. […]