Reports

Soil and solvent recovery from petroleum contaminants The environmentally friendly solvent developed by an Abbotsford company was proven to be a highly efficient alternative to toxic halogenated solvents. The objective of this student-driven project was to develop a cost-effective way of removing petroleum contaminants from the solvent in order to extend its lifetime and improve its economic viability. Download the pdf report UFV – Eco Friendly Soil Remediation

For the past two years, we have worked to develop native beneficial fungi to help control pests and diseases of BC crops and landscapes while protecting the environment. The process to a new commercial product is long but this project, in partnership with local agricultural industries, grower associations, and with partial funding contributions from federal and provincial governments involves students. What is the research about?  Download the pdf report KPU Fungi Control

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s  CIR:CLE Cycle, 2013 Non-profit organization member: “I want to get Canada to pass a Disability Act.  How can I get news coverage for something like that?” Faculty member: I teach a course in Journalism at KPU that covers off-cycle media.  Maybe we could bring this question into the classroom? As interim Director of CIR:CLE (The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research: Community Learning Engagement), Larissa Petrillo has introduced a new concept to facilitate community service learning projects at Kwantlen … Continued

Simulation Training and Exercise Collaboratory SIMTEC is a multi-year research project which will assist Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) personnel to develop a more considered approach of the psychosocial dimensions of CBRNE and other hazardous events. Download pdf report  JIBC SIMTEC

Disasters can and do happen. Be prepared. Small, rural, remote and coastal communities have been affected by hurricanes, wildfires, water contamination and other hazards. Some communities have slowly disappeared while others have flourished. What makes the difference? Why are some communities more resilient to disasters and change? How can communities help themselves survive and prosper? Download the pdf report JIBC Resilience Planning

Best practice guidelines and building codes to help resolve deficiencies in building design Dr. Fitsum Tariku, Canada Research Chair in Whole-Building Performance at BCIT, is developing tools that enable the design of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings that are durable, economical and healthy for their occupants. Tariku’s research will help to identify and resolve critical weaknesses in building systems, such as the “leaky condo” crisis. Download the pdf  BCIT Building Code Development

A Comparative Analysis Between Native BC & European Hawthorn Species Working with the West Kootenay Herb Grower’s Cooperative (WKHGC), BCIT’s Natural Health and Food Projects Research Group (NRG) is assessing the economic viability of native BC hawthorn species as a medicinal herb and to determine the feasibility of growing them locally, as an alternative crop. Download the pdf here BCIT BC vs European Hawthorn

Native soil+dwelling beneficial fungi control plant diseases For the past two years, we have worked to develop native beneficial fungi to help control pests and diseases of BC crops and landscapes while protecting the environment. The process to a new commercial product is long but this project, in partnership with local agricultural industries, grower associations, and with partial funding contributions from federal and provincial governments involves students. What is the research about? Download PDF