Faculty Involved in Sustainability Research

Eric Baack (Biology)
Kirk Larsen (Biology)
Beth Lynch (Biology)
Brad Chamberlain (Chemistry)
Laura Peterson (Chemistry and Environmental Studies)
Steve Holland (Economics and Business)
David Faldet (English)
Jon Jensen (Philosophy and Environmental Studies)
James Martin-Schramm (Religion)

Student Research

Each year an environmental philosophy class undertakes group projects related to sustainability.  In the past, research and ideas coming from these projects have led to actual changes at Luther.

Education

• Environmental Perspective Course Requirement
• Greening Study Abroad
• Socially Responsible Clothing Information
• Decorah Urban Garden Research

Energy

• Back To The Tap
• Generating Green Energy in Legends Fitness Center
• Greening Norby House
• Green Roof Proposal
• Solar Options
• Downtown Shopping Shuttle
• First Year Bike Program
• Sustainable Investment Proposal
• Ethical Apparel in the Book Shop
• Greening Athletics
• Soles 4 Souls Shoe Collection
• Rain Barrel Proposal
• Green Roofs
• Compost Bin
• Greening Residence Halls
• Biofuels
• Free Clinic Shuttle
• ReRev Grant

Food

• Edible Landscaping
• Zero Waste Cafeteria
• Composting in Oneota Market
• Bottled Water
• The Veg Yourself Pledge
• Bottled Water Survey/Recommendations
• Farmer's Market on Campus
• Food Purchasing Guidelines
• Food Waste Reduction Proposal

Land Use

• Harvesting Prairie Biomass
• Trail Usage
• Sod on Sidewalk Edges
• The Use of Sod on Campus
• Mowing on Campus
• Promoting Trails

Recycling

•  Recycling in Marty's Café
• Recycling in Jenson
• Trash Cans on the Disc Golf Course and Disc Share Program

 Waste

• Main Hall Waste Analysis
• Reducing Paper use in Campus Communications