Currently, we are working on 8 projects: Solar Little Free Library, Sustain-a-ponics, Solar Dehydrator, Bee Hotel, Sun Shade, Engineering Expo, Vertical Growing, and Rain Catchment. During general meetings, we break-out into our desired project group to continue the progress on these projects and meet throughout the week to accomplish our planned goals. You can find out more about each project below!
We appreciate the support and dedication of our members regarding our projects. If you would like to work in a more leadership role and start your own project please reach out to our President Owen or our VP of Proposals Patrick.
Current Projects
Solar Little Free Library
ESW has partnered with Allen Centennial Gardens to bring a solar-generated little free library. This will also function as a phone charger. Currently, this project is in the design process. Contact Elle for more information!
Solar Dehydrator
Solar dehydrator will act as a food dehydrator made for breadfruit. Breadfruit flour is a valuable resource for the South Pacific. This project is currently applying for grants and will start building soon. Contact Zach or Bailey for more details!
Vertical Growing for Dining Hall
ESW is developing a hydroponic growing station for plants in the dining halls. One tower will be made for Leopold. Contact Alex for more details!
Sun Shade
ESW is designing and building a sun shade for Allen Centennial Garden. This project will be starting from scratch. Contact Owen for more details!
Engineering Expo
ESW will be developing an interactive project for middle schoolers to present at Engineering Expo. Our research will focus on sustainable textiles.
Sustain-a-ponics
ESW has partnered with Spring Harbor Middle School to bring an aquaponics system to the on-campus greenhouse. This system will contain a cylindrical fish tank and vertical plant beds. Along with the system, ESW is brainstorming education plans to teach middle school students about aquaponics. This project is in the construction stage. Contact Alex for more information!
Bee Hotel
ESW has partnered with Allen Centennial Garden to bring a structure that will house beehives. This project is in the late design stage and will begin building soon. Contact Grace for more information!
Rain Catchment
ESW is designing a rain catchment and cooling system for DC Smith Greenhouses. This project is in the design stage. Contact Violette or Sam for more details!
Future Projects
Do you have a sustainability-related project idea? We would love to hear it! Please reach out to our board to propose your idea!