The document outlines the i.d.e.a.s. initiative at the University of Central Florida, which aims to educate and empower students on environmental sustainability through research, action, and awareness. It describes various programs, including clean-up events, recycling campaigns, and partnerships with environmental organizations, along with specific projects such as algae biofuels and aquatic ecosystem facilitation. Leadership and contact information for the initiative's coordinators are also provided, emphasizing the importance of student involvement in promoting sustainable practices.

1. Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness SolutionsUniversity of Central Florida “Educating & Empowering students to be the change we need to see”

2. What is I.D.E.A.S.?Facilitate student involvement & volunteer opportunities through sustainable practices.Focus on 3 main themes: Research, Action, and Environmental AwarenessWe act with the purpose of furthering a sustainable campus and society.

3. Methods of I.D.E.A.S.Educate & Empower others about environmental sustainabilityEngage students with environmental initiativesPartner with Green initiatives, companies and organizations to achieve goals“Lead by Example” Unite others, including like-minded grassroots organizations looking to enforce sustainability

4. Research & Development (R&D)Experiment, research and innovate scientific solutions in energy efficiency & renewable energy technologies.- Algae Biofuels- HHO (Hydrogen-on-Demand)- Bike-generators- Ecosystem Facilitation- Gasification (Fall 2010)- Aqua-ponics(Fall 2010)Leader: Dave Oswald

5. Ecosystem Clean-upsPreserving our native environmentAs a way to help preserve our Florida native ecosystems, I.D.E.A.S. hosts weekly clean-ups to ensure the conservation of the life of plants, animals, and the environment as a whole. -Beach -Trail-Roads -Forest-Lakes -Marine-Rivers-IslandsLeaders: Chris Castro & Hank Harding

7. Lake I.D.E.A.S. @ UCF!Leader: Chris Castro

8. I.D.E.A.S. Road. @ UCF!Leader: Hank Harding

10. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!T-totes: Plastic Bag Reduction CampaignAs a method to promote awareness about petroleum plastic and offer a solution for reduction, I.D.E.A.S. created “T-totes.”T-totes are made of 100% recycled t-shirts that are turned into a Re-useable tote bag!Totes REDUSE plastic bags!!Leader: Tina Beshold

12. Bikes Save CO2nsequences!I.D.E.A.S. promotes Environmental AwarenessUCF Bike Rally started to promote and raise awareness about:-Clean Energy!-Alternate Transportation!-Climate Change Legislation!Apart of the Consequence Campaign -Won 8th place out of 1200!Leader: Doug Rogers

14. Ecosystem FacilitationEcological Engineering with Aquatic VegetationCreating wetland ecosystems to help clean our local waters and reduce the chemicals used to maintain ponds around Florida.Leader: Zak Marimon

16. Environmental EducationK-12 EducationWe reach out to local Elementary, Middle, an High Schools to provide environmental educations to younger generations.Leader: Sebastian Church

18. National / International InitiativesClinton Global Initiative University (CGIU)

19. Hands Across the Sand

20. 350: Climate Change Awareness

21. Consequence Campaign

22. International Coastal Clean-up Day

23. Earth Hour

24. Earth Day

25. Powershift ConferenceCampus & Community Sustainability Conference

26. 8th Place out of 1200 in Consequence Campaign!

27. RACOON RecyclingOff-campus Recycling program partnership with UCF Recycles.Started in Spring 2009 at Pegasus LandingLeader: Caroline Pollifrone