On June 12, UIUC sustainability representatives met to discuss the following:

Attendance: Shreya Mahajan, Thurman Etchison, Marty Kaufmann, Julie Wurth, Steve Breitwieser, Jen Fraterrigo, Bryan Johnson, Daphne Hulse

In progress: iCAP Zero Waste Recommendations

• ZW010: Tailgate Recycling:
  • Transmitted to Josh Whitman – approved.
  • Next steps:
    • Meet with iSEE/DIA POC to finalize plans for fall.
    • Meet with Jake Slager to discuss incentives for the event.
    • Meet with relevant groups for after-game pickup (Grange Grove, Stadium seats)
• ZW011: Recycling Bins at State Farm Center:
  • Transmitted to Josh Whitman and Tim Knox.

In progress: Welcome Week 2023

• Friday, August 18: Welcome Celebration Lunch in Lot 31. 1 hour – 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Planning a recycling-focused event with the help of outdoor recycling bins from Coca-Cola and student volunteers.
• Proposed bin: RVAT
  • Length x width x height = 47” x 39” x 40.5” (interior framing). Cannot be collapsed for storage.
  • Wrapping with Don’t Waste messaging can be collapsed for storage.
  • Transported via pallets.
  • Can be used for other outdoor purposes (recycling near Memorial Stadium entrances)
  • Cost: wraps. Jake is working on an estimate based on the quantity available.
• Students from SECS, SSLC, Project4Less, SSC on campus over the summer
• Next steps:
  • Where could we store these? How many could we store?

Exploring: Housing Insider Newsletter - Sustainability Highlight

• Conceptually similar to “Don’t Waste Wednesdays” approach – sustainability initiatives across different campus units.
• Housing Marketing Team to determine what is feasible.
  • Chris Axtmen-Barker
• Dining – plan for advertising sustainability initiatives in the upcoming academic year?

Completed: Water Bottle Station Inventory

• Encourage campus community to use reusable bottles across the locations identified.
• Inventoried state-supported, McKinley, Illini Union/Bookstore, DIA, Housing, KCPA facilities.
• Clarifying fancy vs simple bottle filler stations in the legend:
  • Include pictures where we post