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Title Disrupting the Disposable: A framework for reusable takeout at UofT

Excerpt Report providing overview of gaps in take-out packaging systems and presenting sustainable alternatives for campus dining spaces at UofT

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Students Nanor Pontigian; Sophia Santa Ana; Solana Wong

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Client University of Toronto

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SDGs Responsible Consumption and Production

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Title Exploring and Evaluating Carbon Capture Technologies for Sequestering Process Carbon Emissions

Excerpt Angel applied her chemical engineering expertise to investigate how steel slag (a byproduct of steelmaking) can be repurposed to capture and store industrial CO₂ emissions. The goal is to support a circular economy by transforming waste into a valuable climate solution.

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Students Angel Badewole

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Client Algoma Steel

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SDGs Climate Action

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Title Student Life IT Emissions Audit and Sustainability Framework

Excerpt Compares the environmental impact of repairing versus replacing computers used by Student Life IT and shows how refurbishing devices can reduce carbon emissions and support more sustainable technology purchasing

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Students Maggie Chang; Monica Siciliano; Vanessa Virgo

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Client University of Toronto

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Topics Digital Innovation, Technology & AI

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Title Centring Equity in TransformTO

Excerpt Proposes an Inclusive Climate Governance and Accountability Framework to embed social equity into TransformTO by etablishing local-decision-making panels and tracking equity outcomes using transparent metrics to create a low-carbon, just city.

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Students Aria Naebkhil, Dominic Tang, Laraib Fatima, Mishal Khan, Thomas Yue

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Client City of Toronto

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SDGs Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsReduced InequalitiesSustainable Cities and Communities

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Title Micro-Dosing Nature: Nature-Based Solutions and Social Prescribing for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing

Excerpt Exploring how spending time in nature and using campus green spaces can help reduce stress and improve student mental health at UofT

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Students Kendi Dyck; Sophie Elliott; Celine Isimbi; Alex Torrealba

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Client University of Toronto

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SDGs Good Health and Well-BeingLife on Land

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Title Reducing Hospital Waste Using Communal Sorting Stations

Excerpt Liza developed a strategy and implementation plan to replace individual office waste and recycling bins at Holland Bloorview with centralized communal sorting stations. The initiative was implemented in order to improve landfill diversion, lower costs and promote sustainable practices, along with the potential to serve as a model for other healthcare organizations.

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Students Liza Nasir

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Client Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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Title Bouncing Forward – Neighbourhood Resilience Plan

Excerpt Bouncing Forward is a community-driven resilience initiative in East Scarborough’s Kingston–Galloway/Orton Park neighbourhood. Through low-carbon, anti-racist and locally informed strategies, Gauri helped shape a neighbourhood plan designed to prepare residents for and recover from climate-related shocks, address systemic barriers and guide inclusive resilience planning across Toronto.

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Students Gauri Chuttani

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Client East Scarborough Storefront

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Title Developing a New Green Infrastructure Incentive Program for Stormwater Management on Private Property

Excerpt Sierra worked on the development of Toronto’s new Rain Barrel Program to promote water harvesting, reduce peak summer water consumption and improve stormwater management. The incentive program encourages property owners to install green infrastructure, such as rain gardens, permeable pavement and soft landscaping, to mitigate flooding. City Council adopted the program in Fall 2025.

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Students Sierra Potvin

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Client City of Toronto Environment, Climate & Forestry Division

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Project Streams Sustainability Catalyst Internship

Topics Land, Water & Nature

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Title Expanding Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program to Enhance Community Flood Resilience

Excerpt Akshaya explored opportunities to expand Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) to include financial support for homeowners implementing flood resilience measures. The HELP initiative aims to reduce urban flooding risks, property damage, health hazards and financial burdens while strengthening long-term community resilience through targeted retrofits.

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Students Akshaya Kaliappan

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Client City of Toronto Environment, Climate & Forestry Division

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SDGs Climate Action

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Topics Policy, Finance & Governance

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Title Climate-Resilient Urban Agriculture Toolkit

Excerpt Sara developed a climate impact tracking toolkit for Ecosource’s Iceland Teaching Garden in Mississauga. The toolkit provides a framework for monitoring key factors, such as rainfall, soil moisture and pest presence, to mitigate climate impacts and train volunteers in climate-smart food production, which supports community well-being.

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Students Sara Patel

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Client Ecosource

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Topics Food & Farming

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