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Weekly Update: Bicycle Donations; Collaborations
Associated Project(s):All, Had some intense weather mid-week that kept folks away from visiting us. A new student staffer started this week and hit the ground running. We got two quality bikes donated last week that are in-progress and one very nice near-new bike that is already on the sales floor.
TBP prices bumped up slightly last week to no Ill effect here at CBC. In fact, the first mention of the higher prices was met with “A used tire for $8? That’s a great deal!”
On Thursday, I consulted with a student from University of Connecticut about starting a bicycle cooperative space at his school. He’d heard good things about our operations from a former TBP member. Small world, too, since I grew up 20 minutes from UConn.
This week is the Campus Transportation Advisory Committee meeting and the last week for one of my student staffers.
The numbers:
Visitors: 26
Sales: $912.50
Bikes (refurb): 1 for $180
Bikes (B-a-B): 1 for $50
Tires/tubes: 2 for $21Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Campus Bike Center CoordinatorWand TV article about CLMP Public Forum
Associated Project(s):Wand TV published an article about the CLMP Public Forum on April 18, 2022, titled "Public invited to give input on U of I landscaping master plan" - https://www.wandtv.com/news/public-invited-to-give-input-on-u-of-i-lands...
Attached are the article in .pdf format as well as the Press Release.
List of avenues used to promote Student input session and Public Forum for CLMP
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the list of avenues used to promote the Student input session and Public Forum for CLMP
Attached Files:This Week in Research
Associated Project(s):Mark your calendars for two upcoming Earth Week speakers! On Wednesday, Richard Lazarus will speak about his recent book, The Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court. On Thursday, Gavin Schmidt will discuss the success, progress, and challenges in climate modeling.
This Week in Research
Associated Project(s):To combat the growing problem of plastic waste, John Scott and his research team are exploring microplastics in landfills, rural streams, and city drinking water to "further understand where they are coming from and how they move in the environment."
Students hired at F&S
Associated Project(s):Ali Khan and Dhruv Gambhire are now on the F&S payroll as grad hourly employees, in the Sustainability Department. Their funding is from the Student Sustainability Committee, in support of the SSC-funded project for HVAC and Air Quality Assessment.
2022 Tree Care Plan
Associated Project(s):Attached is the 2022 annual Tree Care Plan.
Attached Files:2022 Committee Charge letter
Associated Project(s):Attached is the Tree Campus Advisory Committee Charge letter for 2022.
Attached Files:Engagement iCAP Team Portal
Associated Project(s):The Engagement iCAP Team met on Friday, April 15 to discuss the Advertising Department Partnership Recommendation, iSEE Jobs Portal Recommendation, and next steps for final meetings of the semester. Meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:SSC Seeking Subject Matter Experts for Sustainability Competition this Fall
Associated Project(s):The Student Sustainability Committee will be managing the Reimagine Our Future Undergraduate Sustainability Competition.
If any subject-matter experts are interested in participating this year, we ask that you fill out this google form indicating your availability and your specialty before August 6th.
For more information, you can view the attached the PowerPoint describing this year’s competition or check out Reimagine's website.
Attached Files:Annual Space Survey Letter includes iCAP 2020
Associated Project(s):A file containing information regarding the 2022 Campus Wide Space Survey is attached below.
Attached Files:Campus Tree Advisory Committee: March 2022 meeting notes
Associated Project(s):Attached are the notes from the March meeting for the Campus Tree Advisory Committee.
Attached Files:New iSEE Green Event Certification
Associated Project(s):Congratulations to the newest recipient of our Greener Campus Certification Programs!
Green Event: Office of the Chancellor-Special Events Chancellor's Medallion Ceremony, Certified April 2022
They ensured that the event will be held at a location convenient for public transportation, biking, or walking. They also chose locations with natural lighting whenever possible to minimize lighting needs, among other sustainable efforts. Keep up the great work!
March 2022 TED Talk: Eco-Edition Series
Associated Project(s):Shallon Malfeo, intern at the Student Sustainable Farm and president of Students for Environmental Concerns, hosted the iSEE March TED Talk: Eco-Edition around the topic of sustainable agriculture on March 28th at 7pm. The presentation is attached.
The TED Talk: Eco-Edition series is designed to unite campus and community members for a passionate, respectful, and thought-provoking dialogue about a certain aspect of sustainability. We hope that everyone is as energized by this talk as we are, and ready to engage in another open conversation! Grab your favorite snack and get comfortable! Topics and hosts vary each month.
TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ron_finley_a_guerrilla_gardener_in_south_centr...
Attached Files:February 2022 Ted Talk: Eco-Edition Series
Associated Project(s):Josh Jay James, marketing student and Chief Marketing Officer of Karma Trade, hosted the iSEE February TED Talk: Eco-Edition around the topic of fast fashion and sustainability in the fashion industry on February 22nd at 7pm. The presentation is attached.
The TED Talk: Eco-Edition series is designed to unite campus and community members for a passionate, respectful, and thought-provoking dialogue about a certain aspect of sustainability. We hope that everyone is as energized by this talk as we are, and ready to engage in another open conversation! Grab your favorite snack and get comfortable! Topics and hosts vary each month.
Attached Files:Zero Waste Team Meeting
Associated Project(s):The Zero Waste iCAP Team met on Thursday, April 14 to discuss revisions to the Campus Administration Manual's Waste Minimization Policy which the team intends to submit to the iWG. Meeting minutes and proposed revisions are attached.
Attached Files:April 8, 2022 Illini Lights Out Data
Associated Project(s):At the April 8 Illini Lights Out event, 4,068 light bulbs were shut off, saving $590.15 in energy costs. This also prevented 4.96 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, which is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from the average car driving 12,344 miles. That's a big impact!
Illini Lights Out is a certified Green Event! Click this link to learn how to green-certify your own event.
The final Illini Lights Out of the semester is Friday, April 29th, at 5:30 pm, and you can sign up for that event using this link if you haven't done so already. Earth Week is also right around the corner! Browse upcoming sustainability events on this calendar.
Urbana-Champaign Solar Group Buy Celebrates Another Successful Year
Associated Project(s):From: Marta Monti <marta@midwestrenew.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 10:05 AM
To: jhoeflinger@gmail.com; Scott Tess <srtess@urbanaillinois.us>; White, Morgan <mbwhite at illinois.edu>; christina@faithinplace.org; Amanda Pankau <apankau@prairierivers.org>; alruedi@urbanaillinois.us; lawilcock@urbanaillinois.us; cjm@cityofmonticello.net; bamilton@piattfs.com; Dennis.Donaldson@savoy.illinois.gov; stacygloss@gmail.com; g-hazel@village.rantoul.il.us; jbustard@parkland.edu; kpfeifer@mahomet-il.gov; Paul.Storke@cityofdanville.org; nichole.millage@champaignil.gov; Kim Knowles <kknowles@prairierivers.org>; Andy Robinson <andrew.robinson.1980@gmail.com>; Cassie Carroll <casandcarroll@gmail.com>
Cc: Taylor Ball <taylorb@midwestrenew.org>; Peter Murphy <peterm@midwestrenew.org>
Subject: [THANK YOU!] Urbana-Champaign Solar Group Buy Celebrates Another Successful YearHi everyone,
Thank you for your support of the Grow Solar Urbana-Champaign program. It's been another successful program, with 16 properties decided to go solar, resulting in 120.12 kW of new renewable energy generating capacity in our region. We passed our 50 kW benchmark, resulting in an average household bulk buying discount of an additional $270.
Final press release for the 2021 program, if you're interested and would like to share with your networks. If you are able to help circulate the press release, or the results, that would be great. Let me know what you need from me if you are going to share the press release!
We have one final ask of you to help us wrap up the program: If you could be so kind as to fill out this program evaluation survey. The feedback you provide will help us continue to improve and facilitate more successful Grow Solar programs like this one. https://forms.gle/9MouKj8NKt3frqcP9
This program couldn't have happened without your support. So whether you went solar yourself (congratulations!), or represented one of the partnering municipalities, neighborhood associations, or organizations, whether you co-hosted a Solar Power Hour presentation, or simply helped spread the word about the program to your network, thank you!
All the best,
Marta
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Marta Monti, she/her/hers
Solar Program Manager
414-988-7963
Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
3628 W Pierce St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215
Grow Solar in your community with help from our team.
Become a proud member of the MREA.Attached Files:70+ UIUC Labs Needed During the 2022 International Freezer Challenge
Associated Project(s):More information can be found in the attached link.
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