Recycling in Seneca County

Student Researchers: Jessica Becker, WS’11, Marissa Biondolillo,WS’11, Anna Giangregorio, WS’11 and Andrew Schettine, H’11
Community Partner: Averell Bauder,H’81 Cornell Cooperative Extension,Seneca County
Faculty Advisor: Professor Jack Harris

This project is an in-depth study of the recycling practices and knowledge of Seneca County residents. The purpose of this research is to assess how well Seneca County residents recycle, how well informed they are about recycling resources and guidelines, and the best methods for educating residents about effective recycling. This information will be used to inform the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County in an attempt to improve recycling efficiency, awareness, and education. Preliminary findings and recommendations will be presented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research projects

Spring 2011

• Database Development for the Ovid Food Pantry
• Elementary Education: What Really Matters
• Beyond Sport—Sportsmanship: A Story of Community, Companionship and Charity
• Cultivating the Revitalization of Downtown Geneva
• Juveniles and Justice in Geneva
• Empowerment and Promotion, Documenting the Geneva Boys & Girls Club
• Feasibility Study for an Egg Cooperative in Geneva
• Social Media, HWS students, and Boost!
• Are HWS Students Prepared for a Life of Engaged Citizenship?
• What is a Walking School Bus?
• Recycling in Seneca County
• Success for Geneva’s Children – 2011 Data Report
• After-School Programs: an Analysis of Best Practices and Program Recommendations
• Family Engagement and High Sbchool Graduation Rates
• Swimming on Seneca Lake – Where’s the Beach?
• Building Upon Best Practices of Upstate New York Literacy Coalitions for the Benefit of Geneva Reads

Spring 2010

• Geneva Girls on the Go - Beth O'Connor '12, Lauren Morosky '12, Jessica Cook '10
• Lyons Community Center Programming Research - Francesca Antonucci '10
• Building Bridges in Geneva - Hillary Anderson '10
• Satisfaction of Subsidized Housing - Molly Lieberman
• The Economic and Civic Impact of Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Geneva - Ross Hicks '11
• Consulting for R.E.A.L Using sociology to enhance the Yates County Family Planning Services Program - Fredrick Turney '10
• Gender, Socialization, and Service Patterns in College Students - Kathyrn Giese
• Local Produce Food Co-op - Alex Hallowell '10

Spring 2009

• Cecilia Teye-Ampomah - Campus Child Care Initiative
• Leslie Hopke - Phelps Community Center Senior Citizen Program Study
• Christina Kinnevey - Success for Geneva's Children 2009 Data Booklet
• Emma Daley - Success for Geneva's Children 2009 Data Booklet
• Jacquelyn Sands - American Cancer Society: Daffodil Days Program

MORE INFO

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