Projects

CGI has approved funding for the following projects:

( s =student-led or inspired proposals)

Projects In Process ​

  • Zero Waste Event Bins & Solar Trash Compactors ($38,762)
  • Water Quality Sensors for Reclaimed Water ($35,000)
  • Bee Campus USA Certification ($500)s

2019-2023

  • Ultra-Low Freezers, Energy Conservation Fund ($40,700)s
  • Aquaponics Lab Pilot Program ($13,409)s
  • Low Temperature Freezer Upgrades ($11,370)s
  • Weird Recycling Stations SoVi and Prospector ($9,100)
  • I Heart Water Campaign ($6,320)
  • Bin Lids for Stadium Recycling ($5,491)
  • Student Garden Day (2021) ($5,979)s
  • AMWA Period Poverty Dispensers ($4,686)s
  • Bird Friendly Window Markers ($4,515)s
  • Hammock Replacements ($4,730)
  • Reusable Tote Bags for Student Orientation ($2,984)
  • Food Forest Exhibit ($2,691)
  • Peaks and Professors Camping Gear ($2,602)s
  • UREC Sunscreen Dispensers ($2,500)s
  • Party for the Planet 2022 ($2,391)s
  • Reusable Makeup Wipes ($2,143)s
  • Sunscreen Dispensers 2.0 ($2,000)s
  • Party for the Planet 2023 ($1,590)s
  • Earth Day Festival Planting ($1,062)s
  • Invasive species removal tools ($1,060)
  • Reusable Makeup Wipes ($1,021)s
  • Student Garden Day (2022) ($980)s
  • Turn Off the Lights Stickers ($508)
  • Small Grants for Adopt-A-Spot Signss, Niner Pantry Gardenss, Swipe Donation Campaign, Bioretention Gardens, Bag Recycling Campaigns, Bird Nestbox Trail Expansion, Shut the Sash Campaigns, Succulent Plantings, Outdoor Moviess, Venture Movie Nights, Sustainability Week Gatherings

Previous Projects

  • Bottle Filling Stations indoors (multiple grants $51,803)
  • Charlotte Wheels Bike Share Stations ($44,500)
  • Bottle Fillers at Stadium ($30,053)s
  • Sustainability Studies – Capstone Projects ($28,000)
  • Composting Toilets at the Low Ropes Course ($23,998)s
  • Hammocks (multiple grants $22,655)s
  • Zero Waste Stadium Bins (2012) ($22,330)s
  • Bike Parking at EPIC and Grigg ($18,637)s
  • Battery monitoring for Electric Vehicles ($14,969)
  • Recycling and Trash Bins for Building Exits ($10,978)
  • Groundwater Well Testing ($9,200)
  • Reusable Automotive Oil Filters ($9,298)
  • Green Restaurant Association Certification ($8,016)
  • E-Waste Fashion Show ($7,750)
  • Van Landingham Glen Stream Repairs Phase II ($7,500)
  • Recyclebot Project ($7,378)s
  • PV Array at Storrs Design ($6,213)s
  • Temporary Bike Racks for Special Events ($5,438)
  • Swinging Benches ($5,332)s
  • Pizza Box Collection Bins ($5,186)
  • Joulebug App Pilot Program ($5,000)
  • Party for the Planet 2019 ($4,708)s
  • Bridge for Van Landingham Glen ($4,490)
  • Butterfly Highway Site ($4,350)s
  • Erosion Prevention Lot 27 ($4,215)s
  • Amazon Box Recycling Bins ($4,041)
  • Swipe Out Hunger Program Pilot ($4,000)
  • Jamil Niner Student Pantry Food Plot ($4,000)s
  • Human-Powered Ice Cream Bike ($3,852)
  • Water Bottle Campaigns (multiple grants, $3,762)
  • Refrigeration Controller Study ($3,566)
  • Party for the Planet 2018 ($3,416)s
  • Habitat for Humanity Student Project ($3,026)s
  • Weird Recycling Center Student Union ($2,999)
  • Skateboard Racks at Student Union ($2,948)s
  • Signs for Public Electric Car Chargers ($2,598)
  • Shed & Tools for the Student Garden ($2,367)s
  • Bike lane markings on Cameron Blvd ($2,163)
  • Recycled Meals Equipment ($2,099)s
  • “Turn Off the Lights” Sticker Campaign ($2,000)
  • Replace Outdated Red and Yellow Recycling Bins ($2,000)
  • Niner Hunger Relief ($1,900)
  • Composting Equipment for Student Garden ($1,585)s
  • Party for the Planet 2017 ($1,458)s
  • Orbis Grille Compost Bins ($1,272)
  • Green Residence Hall Demo ($1,066)
  • Statement Making Fashion Show E-Waste Art ($1,043)
  • “These Come From Trees” Sticker Campaign ($979)
  • Kiosk for Student Garden ($723)s
  • Small Grants for Adopt-A-Spot Signss, Get Out the Vote Campaigns, Student Garden Toolss, Graduation Gown Recycling, Garden Club Events, Sustainability Week Student Gatherings.