Campus Bike Plan progress report FY24
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Please see attached the Campus Bike Plan progress report FY24.
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Illinois Street Residence Hall Grind2Energy Tour
Associated Project(s):Members from the ISC, ZeroWaste Interns, as well as Daphne Hulse and Codie Sterner attended a tour of the Illinois Street Residence Halls and their Grind2Energy system today.
Background research on anaerobic digesters
Associated Project(s):Sarthak Prasad shared 2018 notes from conversations held with stakeholders at The Ohio State University, West Lafayette (Purdue University), Bevier Cafe (University of Illinois), US Army Corps -- Champaign, and Michigan State University -- East Lansing on the topic of anerobic digesters. Attached are the notes. The document will continue to grow as more conversations occur.
Attached Files:F&S, iSEE to investigate anaerobic digestion at other campuses
Associated Project(s):Sarthak Prasad, Jen Fraterrigo, and Daphne Hulse intend to pursue conversations with campuses that have successfully installed anaerobic digesters. Michigan State University and Pennsylvania State University have been identified as the first campuses to initiate a conversation with. The goal of these conversations will be to understand how campuses achieved momentum and will for the digesters to be financed and built (stakeholders include but are not limited to farmers, relevant academic departments, crop sciences, digester operators, waste management and sustainability, organic waste haulers, researchers).
North American introduces F&S to aerobic composting technology
Associated Project(s):From: Zach Hansen <zhansen@na.com>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2023 10:16 AM
To: Varney, Pete <pvarney@illinois.edu>; Sinn, Macie <sinn1@illinois.edu>; Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
Subject: RE: Food CompostingSounds great!
Daphne, if you are interested in getting more information on this solution, my counterparts in California has worked closely together on a number of projects with them so I could set up a call.
Thanks and I hope you all had a great weekend!
Zach Hansen
Account Executive
From: Varney, Pete <pvarney@illinois.edu>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2023 9:01 AM
To: Zach Hansen <zhansen@na.com>; Sinn, Macie <sinn1@illinois.edu>; Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
Subject: RE: Food CompostingCoincidence?
Daphne just discussed composting with me last week and it is of importance to her. I’ll let her take the lead on this if she wishes to follow-up.
Thank you,
Pete
(217) 333-7583
From: Zach Hansen <ZHansen@na.com>
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 4:37 PM
To: Varney, Pete <pvarney@illinois.edu>; Sinn, Macie <sinn1@illinois.edu>; Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
Subject: Food CompostingHi Pete, Macie, and Daphne,
Completely unrelated to the F&S meetings that we have been having, but I wanted to bring this to your attention.
If there are increases in demand for composting around the facilities like cafeterias, housing, even athletics, this was a pretty cool machine that seems incredibly easy to use and composts food scraps in 5 days!
https://info.waxie.com/for-solutions
Have a great weekend!
Zach
Zach Hansen
Account Executive
archived info - previous project description
Associated Project(s):The 2015 iCAP, chapter 8, objective 1 is, "By the end of FY16, conduct a Request for Proposals process for verified carbon offsets — and undertake the first campus purchase of offsets." iSEE is developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for purchasing carbon credits, aka carbon offsets.
iSEE is developing the technical specifications for a Request for Bids (RFB) for purchasing carbon credits, aka carbon offsets in FY17. These will be used both to replace the carbon credits sold from calendar year 2016, and as a starting inventory for the Virtual Storeroom.
During this process, iSEE will develop detailed specifications for carbon offsets to ensure that all purchased offsets are additional (in the sense that they enable reductions beyond business-as-usual), measurable, conservative (to ensure reductions are not overstated), permanent, independently verified, trackable, and transparent. The 2015 iCAP intended to have an RFP done by the end of FY16, and the current schedule will have the purchase completed by the end of FY17.
Background
Because campus sells carbon credits through the Carbon Credit Purchasing Program (C2P2) at Second Nature, we need to replace those boutique carbon credits with carbon offsets. By the end of FY17, we will buy 103,000 carbon offsets (equivalent to 103,000 tons of greenhouse gasses not being released into the atmosphere) to replace those sold from calendar year 2016.
Additionally, in the same RFB, we will purchase 10,000 additional carbon offsets which will be used to set up a new virtual storeroom to allow campus units to voluntarily offset their carbon emissions, for example from air travel to scholarly meetings.
F&S Policy on Recylced Paper
Associated Project(s):F&S Policy on the purchase of paper states that, "When purchasing paper for copiers and printers, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified products with a minimum of 30 percent recycled content must be selected."
Attached is the policy document.
Attached Files:Carbon Credit Sale Verifying Bank Information
Associated Project(s):On Jun 26, 2023 Karen Wheeler contacted Morgan White to verify that banking information was confirmed and payments would apply to the proper account on 6/28/2023.
6-15-23 F&S investigating food truck composting in collaboration with CCES
Associated Project(s):From: Carroll, Cassandra Leah <ccarrol2@illinois.edu>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:52 AM
To: Gloss, Stacy L <sgloss@illinois.edu>; Mahajan, Shreya <shreyam6@illinois.edu>
Cc: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
Subject: RE: Compost Bin in UrbanaHi Shreya,
Please also contact Susan Monte at Champaign County Environmental Stewards to collaborate on this work: smonte@ccenvstew.com
Here is their website: https://www.ccenvstew.com/
Cassie
Cassie Carroll
Marketing & Communications Director
Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1 St. Mary’s Road, Champaign, IL 61820
217-300-6477
6-12-23 F&S looking into local composting options for food trucks
Associated Project(s):F&S is looking into local composting options for the green food truck program.
From: Gloss, Stacy L <sgloss@illinois.edu>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:33 PM
To: Mahajan, Shreya <shreyam6@illinois.edu>
Cc: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>; Carroll, Cassandra Leah <ccarrol2@illinois.edu>
Subject: RE: Compost Bin in UrbanaHi Shreya,
Here is more information about this program.
Stacy
From: Mahajan, Shreya <shreyam6@illinois.edu>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 1:57 PM
To: Gloss, Stacy L <sgloss@illinois.edu>
Cc: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>; Carroll, Cassandra Leah <ccarrol2@illinois.edu>
Subject: Compost Bin in UrbanaHi Stacy,
From our meeting on July 24, you mentioned that Urbana has a compost bin that is designed to take waste from commercial businesses. I was talking with my team, and it would be great if we implemented a system that collected compostable materials and food waste from food trucks. Would you happen to have more information about this site?
Thanks,
Shreya Mahajan
TEACH AD workshop at the Healthy Lifestyle Hub, about the anaerobic digesters installed at Green Era Campus
Associated Project(s):Sarthak Prasad and Daphne Hulse attended an in-person TEACH AD workshop at the Healthy Lifestyle Hub in Chicago to learn about the anaerobic digesters installed at Green Era Campus in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood.
Attached Files:Sarthak & I (Alec) met to discuss the 2023 Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) application
Associated Project(s):Sarthak & I met on 5/1/2023 and 5/15/2023 to work on the BFU application.
The current version of the log we are using is attached below.
Attached Files:WCIA: U of I hosting 21st Dump and Run event for students to donate unwanted items
Associated Project(s):Posted: May 6, 2023 / 02:00 PM CDT
Updated: May 10, 2023 / 06:13 PM CDT
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — U of I Facilities and Services (F&S) announced that the 21st annual Dump and Run event is expanding to multiple campus locations this year beginning Monday, May 8.
The U of I said the Dump and Run event, a collaboration between University Housing and U of I F&S, is designed to achieve campus sustainability goals, including reaching zero waste targets and preventing trash from reaching waterways and landscapes.
Officials said in past years when the event was hosted at the University YMCA, more than 30 tons of material was recycled and kept from reaching the landfill because of these efforts.
U of I officials said expanding the Dump and Run event this year makes it easier for students and others to donate unwanted items at the end of the semester. They said eight 20’ x 8’ mobile storage units will be placed near campus residence halls for the event, including:
- Barton Hall/Flagg Hall/Weston Hall/Student Dining and Residential Programs Building
- Busey Hall/Evans Hall
- Florida Avenue Residence Halls (Oglesby Hall)/Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls
- Hopkins Hall
- Illinois Street Residence Halls (Wardall Hall)
- Lincoln Avenue Residence Halls (Allen Hall)
- Nugent Hall/Wassaja Hall
- Taft Hall/Van Doren Hall/Snyder Hall
University volunteers will be available at the sites to help prevent overflow and ensure additional pickups as necessary.
“We’re excited to bring the Dump and Run event right to where the students live and closer to the majority of faculty and staff,” said Daphne Hulse, F&S zero waste coordinator. “This setup offers everyone a simple way to give back to local nonprofits while preventing littering and keeping items that can be reclaimed from reaching the landfill unnecessarily.
Each day, the containers will be opened at specific times to accept donations. Officials said individuals can donate surplus or gently used items by putting them into bulk boxes inside the containers. Accepted items include:
- Accessories (handbags, belts, scarves, hats, etc.)
- Appliances – small to medium size (coffee makers, kettles, mini-fridges, microwaves, etc.)
- Books
- Collectibles/antiques
- Computers and equipment (printers, cables, speakers, hard drives, monitors, etc.)
- Clothing (rips and tears are okay – but must be washed)
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Housewares (dishes, mirrors, decorative accessories, etc.)
- Jewelry
- Linens
- Lamps
- Multimedia (DVDs, CDs, records, etc.)
- Shoes
- TVs (flat screen only)
Throughout the week, officials said the donations will be collected by local participating charities Salt & Light and Goodwill.
“We are pleased to continue to support the Dump and Run initiative, which is a benefit to our residents, the campus, and the local community,” said Alma R. Sealine, executive director of University Housing.
The donation schedule includes:
- May 8: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- May 9: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- May 10: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- May 11: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- May 12: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- May 13: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
U of I students and staff can donate accepted items in one of the available mobile storage units during open hours until Saturday, May 13.
Campus Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) spring 2023
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the final presentation for the CTAC spring 2023. Watch the meeting recording here: https://uofi.box.com/s/mid9gjqnhyziake9txcdf9jee08rgx6h
Attached Files:Zero Waste iCAP Meeting 4/25/23
Associated Project(s):On April 25th, the Zero Waste iCAP team met to discuss the State Farm Center Recycling (ZW011) recommendation and brainstorm on the Zero Waste iCAP summary report for the 22-23 FY.
Meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:Sarthak & I (Alec) met to discuss the 2023 Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) application
Associated Project(s):Sarthak & I met on 4/24/2023 to work on the BFU application.
The current version of the log we are using is attached below.
Attached Files:Sarthak Prasad and Daphne Hulse present Sustainable Transportation and Zero Waste topics to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at Franklin STEAM Academy
Associated Project(s):Presentations given during the lunch sessions for each grade in the library. Franklin STEAM hosts sustainability speakers each April in honor of Earth Month.
Thanks so much for coming!!!
We really appreciate your time and energy today speaking to Franklin's future "world rescuers."
I know you cannot attend our Open House this May 11th but do consider if you would like to table at our fall Open House on September 14th.
We really appreciated your clear and important messages.
Zanne Newman
Magnet Site Coordinator
Franklin STEAM Academy
Attached Files:Resilience iCAP Team April Meeting
Associated Project(s):Resilience iCAP Team had its online April meeting on Friday, April 14th, at 1 PM. The team had two guests: Annie Cebulski and Kejsi Ago. Annie presented the carbon offsets that the university has to purchase and gave some recommendations on how to complete these purchases. Afterward, the team discussed next steps for a potential statement and/or recommendation on this carbon offset purchasing. Meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:LW004 Monarchs Need Milkweed - Successful
Associated Project(s):Morgan White, the Associate Director of F&S of Sustainability and Interim Director of Capital Programs at UIUC, responded to the LW004 Monarchs Need Milkweed with the following message:
Dear Land and Water iCAP Team and iWG,
Thank you for your continued support and advocacy for the Illinois Climate Action Plan. Last semester, we received the recommendation below for adding more milkweed around campus to support the monarch butterfly population, and we are happy to take action.
F&S has the personnel and expertise to coordinate this effort successfully. The Grounds team will plant milkweed at the low mow zone and prairie areas, prioritizing the locations shown on your map. Additionally, once our Grounds Workers do the seeding, they will be more likely to know where it is growing in the future and be able to avoid accidental mowings.
To assist campus sustainability, F&S is amenable to doing the work without additional compensation. We will also request $2,500 from the Illinois Green Fund for the purchase of enough seeds for roughly 64,000 SF of space, which can then be divided up into the multiple locations. Some of the smaller locations suggested may not be planted, depending on future campus building plans. For the low mow zones, plantings will be prioritized along road corridors where passers-by will be able to see the plants growing and ascertain the success rate.
Please let Brent Lewis (copied) know if you have any questions. We look forward to assisting our pollinator population with this project.
Thanks,
Morgan
For future updates related to the Monarchs Need Milkweed, see the Increase Pollinator-Friendly Areas project here.
See the iWG assessment LW004 Monarchs Need Milkweed and transmittal update here.
See the original LW004 Monarchs Need Milkweed recommendation here.
Monarch seeds or plugs
Associated Project(s):Jen and Morgan asked Brent Lewis about the use of plugs instead of seeds. They also want to explore partnering with schools and community groups to collect seed from local sources and that The Urbana Free Library has a seed library, in which we could help encourage participation. Also, Jen would like to engage University Primary School, which is adjacent to the prairie where students found a lot of milkweed. One of their lessons is about monarchs. Milkweed pods are easy to harvest in the fall.
Brent responded with the following message:
Hi Jennifer,
If we are doing butterfly weed on the main part of campus, then I want to use plugs. For this recommendation, we’ve shifted to enhancing the low mow areas. In that case, we are talking about a huge amount of space. Due to the easy nature of growing these from seed and the large impact we are looking for, having them broadcast seed through these zones is the most effective way of accomplishing this.
We will make sure to get some out at the school there too. That’s a great suggestion.
Thanks,
Brent.
