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ISTC-UIUC Waste Characterization Study: Draft Document Discussion

Posted by Charley Marchis on March 22, 2024

Hey, all!!

Thanks for the great meeting.

We were glad to hear that Daphne liked the dining glass recycling numbers (130,955lb!), the process flow charts, and the BSW-related engagement section. We're moving ahead with the plan to publish the entire report, and we'll also work on making a clear and concise (1-3 page??) executive summary too. Here's what I got for notes:

 

Daphne's to-dos:

  • P14. Send GFL Battle Creek info
  • P14. Hear back from GFL on Novelis info
  • P26. Investigate dining's Tin Can recycling??
  • P14. Keep working on Effective Diversion Rate calculation w interns
  • P17. Send public box file on (ordering MaxR??)
  • P43. Send Green basketball rates for March 3+5
  • Recommendation Table:
    • What other ideas do you have?
    • Any existing recs need higher priority/more detail?
    • Provide draft "responsible party" for each
  • Poke Dr. Garg for project updates?

 

ISTC's to-dos:

  • P6 and P16. Include specific numbers of 245 MaxR bins, mostly 3-bin stations, across 70 buildings
    • Union has 9 with, 7 w/o shadowboxes
  • P14. Add a little more explanation of "auxiliary" -- means it has to "pay for itself," basically
    • But F&S still services external dumpsters
  • P14. Transition to F&S servicing/replacing outdoor bins happened at end of calendar 2023
    • Replacing bins -- currently ~50, but 125 dual bins by Fall 2024.
  • Make executive summary
    • Determine what's important to include
    • Determine how to present it / where to put that information (iCAP portal? ISTC website? Box?)

 

Have a great Wednesday! We'll plan to meet again soon to discuss these items.

Betsy

 

Betsy Ruckman
Sustainability Technician