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iWG Meeting Minutes September 17th, 2018
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes from the iWG meeting that was held on September 17th, 2018. Several SWATeam recommendations were assessed.
Attached Files:Weekly Update for Zero Waste
Associated Project(s):Hi Pete and Shawn—
It was a quiet week for zero waste. I got a few responses from labs participating in the glove recycling program and had some email with the student volunteers from BER. I plan to wrap up lab contacts this week and report back to Morgan and DRS with as much information as I was able to gather.
Best regards,
Marya Ryan
SSC approves micro grant - SSLC guest lecture series
Associated Project(s):SSC has voted to approve the $500 micro grant proposal for a guest lecture series with the contingency that this grant is considered seed funding and not ongoing financial support. In accordance with our fee mandates, the funding cannot go towards, food, travel, or lodging. Thus, this grant supports the honorarium and/or venue fees.
Water005 Rainworks Design Lot F4 recommendation - Successful
Associated Project(s):Director of Parking at the University of Illinois, Marty Paulins, responded over email to Ximing Cai (iSEE Associate Director for Campus Sustainability) in support of the recommendation:
"Parking supports the recommendation to do a feasibility study for Lot F4, incorporating the green infrastructure from the conceptualization completed by the students in the award winning rainworks challenge."
For future updates on this project, please visit EPA RainWorks Challenge.
See the iWG Assessment of Water005 Rainworks Design Lot F4 here.
See the SWATeam Recommendation Water005 Rainworks Design Lot F4 here.
PWR SWATeam Meeting Minutes for 9/10
18S Semesterly Report - FSHN Projects
Associated Project(s):Spring 2018 semesterly report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the hand sink replacement, tortilla expansion, juicing processing, pumpkin puree, and extrusion expansion projects.
Attached Files:2018 Spring - Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Juice Processing.docx
2018 Spring - Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Pumpkin Puree.docx
2018 Spring - Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Tortilla Expansion.docx
Food Processing Plant – Hand Sink Replacement.docx
Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Extrusion Expansion.docx
Rain Garden Workshop
Associated Project(s):Eliana Brown, Extension Stormwater Specialist, and Katy Kraszewska, Department of Landscape Architecture, will lead you through the basics of rain garden design for your home. This workshop will take place on September 13th from 6:30-8pm in the Allerton Park Visitor Center. Tickets are $5.
Diana Harris . Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Weekly Update
Associated Project(s):All, this past week calmed down a bit. We were still busy but manageably so instead of overwhelmed. Friday’s heavy and constant rain kept visitor number low for that day. Last week I interviewed and will be hiring a new student worker. I reached out to Working Bikes about them taking a lot of our abandoned bikes as in years past but I haven’t heard back from them yet.
I taught a Bike Maintenance 101 class last Monday. It went well, even if there was low turnout. I picked up 12 bikes or so from UIPD. They’ve got another 10 – 12 for us and I’ll coordinate with them this week on that. I’ll also be finishing up some bikes so we have a few for sale, stripping some of the junkers that we got from UIPD and working on inventory as we...Expand »
All, this past week calmed down a bit. We were still busy but manageably so instead of overwhelmed. Friday’s heavy and constant rain kept visitor number low for that day. Last week I interviewed and will be hiring a new student worker. I reached out to Working Bikes about them taking a lot of our abandoned bikes as in years past but I haven’t heard back from them yet.
I taught a Bike Maintenance 101 class last Monday. It went well, even if there was low turnout. I picked up 12 bikes or so from UIPD. They’ve got another 10 – 12 for us and I’ll coordinate with them this week on that. I’ll also be finishing up some bikes so we have a few for sale, stripping some of the junkers that we got from UIPD and working on inventory as we look towards fall.
The numbers:
Sales: $1,586.00
Memberships: 11 for $330
Bikes (refurb): 4 for $695
Bikes (B-a-B): 2 for $104.50Tires/tubes: 14 for $112
Thanks!
- Jake Benjamin
Campus Bike Center Manager
- Jake Benjamin
Update from Joy Scrogum
Associated Project(s):Amanda Elzbieciak, IGG workshop manager recently updated our impact statistics document. See attached. As of July 2018, through repair assistance and collection of special materials (e.g. single-use and rechargeable batteries, CDs and their cases) the project has diverted 740.88 lbs. of material from the waste stream. ISTC will not be continuing as the coordinating agency. I'm working with Amanda to explore options for transitioning the project to a different unit on campus and will post any updates on that as they become available. - Joy Scrogum
Attached Files:Recontacted BER Volunteers
Associated Project(s):With the students back in town for the semester, Marya Ryan re-contacted the Business in Environmental Responsibility (BER) volunteers she spoke with in the spring. The volunteers are helping with the glove recycling program. Over the summer, they identified contacts for nonparticipating departments with $2,000 or more in nitrile glove purchases for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2017-2018. Ryan emailed their contact person, Meghna Vijayan, and caught her up on events over the summer, such as the relocation of the trailer at PPSB and F&S's work with the Division of Research Safety. Ryan also asked whether they could help identify teaching coordinators in the teaching labs to assist with that work.
Working with Division of Research Safety on Glove Recycling Safety
Associated Project(s):Morgan White and Marya Ryan had a phone call with Monica Miller of the Division of Research Safety (DRS) and Shantanu Pai. F&S is working with DRS to ensure that labs/facilities participating in the glove recycling program are employing best safety practices to prevent biohazards and dangerous chemicals from entering the recycling stream. Ryan has emails out to participating labs to gather lab names, room numbers, and PI contact information so that F&S can start assessing any additional instructions, training, or other program components that will support safe practices.
Weekly Update for Zero Waste
Associated Project(s):Hi Pete and Shawn--
Zero waste activities for the past week were
- Morgan White and I had a phone call with Monica Miller of the Division of Research Safety and Shantanu Pai. We are working with her to ensure that labs/facilities participating in the glove recycling program are employing best safety practices to prevent biohazards and dangerous chemicals from entering the recycling stream. I have emails out to participating labs to gather lab names, room numbers, and PI contact information so that we can start assessing any additional instructions, training, or other program components that will support safe practices.
- With the students back in town for the semester, I re-contacted the Business in Environmental Responsibility (BER) ...Expand »
Hi Pete and Shawn--
Zero waste activities for the past week were
- Morgan White and I had a phone call with Monica Miller of the Division of Research Safety and Shantanu Pai. We are working with her to ensure that labs/facilities participating in the glove recycling program are employing best safety practices to prevent biohazards and dangerous chemicals from entering the recycling stream. I have emails out to participating labs to gather lab names, room numbers, and PI contact information so that we can start assessing any additional instructions, training, or other program components that will support safe practices.
- With the students back in town for the semester, I re-contacted the Business in Environmental Responsibility (BER) volunteers we spoke with in the spring. They are helping with the glove recycling program. They helped us over the summer by identifying contacts for nonparticipating departments with $2,000 or more in nitrile glove purchases for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2017-2018. I emailed their contact person, Meghna Vijayan, and caught her up on events over the summer, such as the relocation of the trailer at PPSB and our work with the Division of Research Safety. I asked whether they could help identify teaching coordinators in the teaching labs to assist with that work.
- Morgan agreed with Robert McKim's suggestion that the battery recycling proposal his committee formulated this spring and summer be adopted by the PWR SWATeam. The committee that drafted the proposal is one that he and several other interested faculty members formed (the Campus Committee on Recycling Batteries). He solicited input from me, Morgan, and Joy Scrogum. He will take it to the PWR SWATeam meeting on Sept. 10.
Best regards,
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Marya RyanCampus Committee on Recycling Batteries' Proposal to Go to PWR SWATeam in September 2018
Associated Project(s):During the 2017-2018 academic year, interested faculty members formed the Campus Committee on Recycling Batteries. Members included Clara Bosak-Schroeder, Ömer Özgür Çapraz, Marcus Smith, and Robert McKim. They developed a draft proposal for a pilot battery recycling program that would be coordinated across the campus and eventually become self-sustaining. They sought input from Joy Scrogum, Morgan White, and Marya Ryan. Robert McKim joined the PWR SWATeam starting with the fall 2018 semester. He will take the proposal to the team at its September 2018 meeting so that the team can take ownership of the proposal and help move it forward.
bike box rap video
Associated Project(s):Here is a fun new addition to the education effort on the new bike infrastructure on campus.
https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/how-to-use-a-bike-box-stop-turn-wait/
article about new website
Associated Project(s):SmilePolitely picked it up. http://www.smilepolitely.com/splog/theres_a_new_website_for_campus_bicyclers/
New website launched
Associated Project(s):CHAMPAIGN, IL – Whether you need to purchase a new bike while at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or are an experienced rider looking to get more involved and volunteer at upcoming bike events, there’s a new website that can help you do it all.
Bike at Illinois (bike.illinois.edu) is the campus community’s comprehensive bicycling resource, helping everyone have a safer, more sustainable, and comfortable biking experience on campus. The site’s user-friendly, responsive, and accessible design makes getting information convenient while on the go using smartphones and tablets.
Facilities & Services (F&S) Active Transportation Coordinator Lily Wilcock said, “Bike at Illinois online was designed to bring all campus bicycle...Expand »CHAMPAIGN, IL – Whether you need to purchase a new bike while at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or are an experienced rider looking to get more involved and volunteer at upcoming bike events, there’s a new website that can help you do it all.
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Bike at Illinois (bike.illinois.edu) is the campus community’s comprehensive bicycling resource, helping everyone have a safer, more sustainable, and comfortable biking experience on campus. The site’s user-friendly, responsive, and accessible design makes getting information convenient while on the go using smartphones and tablets.
Facilities & Services (F&S) Active Transportation Coordinator Lily Wilcock said, “Bike at Illinois online was designed to bring all campus bicycle information into one easy-to-find location. The response and feedback to the site have been excellent, and students were very excited about it on Quad Day.”
The Bike at Illinois website includes detailed sections on registering bikes, campus bike rules, and the campus bike center, plus updates on news and upcoming events.
F&S Executive Director Mohamed Attalla said, “I am excited to see us launch this new website to showcase and celebrate the incredible efforts underway for bicycling on campus. The potential for greater outreach and engagement with students, faculty, staff, and community will help support our continued designation as a Bicycle Friendly University.”
Dockless Bike Sharing Update
VeoRide, based in West Lafayette, Indiana, is the first company to receive a Concession Agreement with the university for deploying dockless bike share bicycles in this area. The company will offer a fleet of 500 turquoise bikes, the maximum number allowed by the pilot program, throughout Champaign, Urbana, and on campus. The dockless bike sharing program will provide individuals with the ability to rent a bicycle through a smartphone app. Users can park the self-locking bicycles at any bike rack across campus or in the cities. For frequently asked questions about the pilot program go to http://go.fs.illinois.edu/bikeshare.Sale of Carbon Credits to Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)
Associated Project(s):1,075 Carbon Credits (CCs) were sold to BEF @ $6.25/CC.
This sale resulted in $6,718.75 being added to the Carbon Credit Sales Fund.
An email explaining the sale is attached below.
An email with transaction information is attached below.
archived info - previous project background
Associated Project(s):The existing Bicycle Code for the University was effective since May 1, 1989, (read the 1989 Bike Code here) although enforcement of the code has varied greatly. The 2013 draft update of the Bike Code resulted from several conversations about bicycle enforcement and the need for better policies, beginning in the Fall of 2012 and Spring of 2013.
The updated code is more comprehensive and detailed, and is an important part of aknowledging the rights and responsibilities of cyclists on campus. The draft code was released for public comment in early September. The following timeline outlines the key dates going forward for having the new bike code to officially replace the 1989 version, before enforcement can begin.
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The existing Bicycle Code for the University was effective since May 1, 1989, (read the 1989 Bike Code here) although enforcement of the code has varied greatly. The 2013 draft update of the Bike Code resulted from several conversations about bicycle enforcement and the need for better policies, beginning in the Fall of 2012 and Spring of 2013.
The updated code is more comprehensive and detailed, and is an important part of aknowledging the rights and responsibilities of cyclists on campus. The draft code was released for public comment in early September. The following timeline outlines the key dates going forward for having the new bike code to officially replace the 1989 version, before enforcement can begin.
Timeline:
- September, 2013: The new draft bike code is available for public comment/feedback (submit feedback here)
- October-November, 2013: The new bike code will be finalized for adoption into the Campus Administration Manual
- September, 2013-March, 2014: Increased educational efforts will inform campus cyclists about the policy changes before enforcement begins
- Fall 2014: Enforcement of the new Bicycle Code will begin Fall 2014.
new planting plan
Associated Project(s):Campus Landscape Architect Brent Lewis provided the attached planting plan and the following comments on the plan, for review by Chi Omega representatives.
- We have many trees in this very small garden, who are all fighting for water and nutrient resources here. We have lost a few trees already and the cherries that are left don’t look as good as we would like them. Around each tree we will just install a mulched area. This will serve to reduce some competition from the woodland plants and the trees. You can really notice that now as we are late summer and the geraniums that should still be up have dried out and greatly dissipated. Adding mulch will also give the sense of some order when a maintained edge is ...Expand »
Campus Landscape Architect Brent Lewis provided the attached planting plan and the following comments on the plan, for review by Chi Omega representatives.
- We have many trees in this very small garden, who are all fighting for water and nutrient resources here. We have lost a few trees already and the cherries that are left don’t look as good as we would like them. Around each tree we will just install a mulched area. This will serve to reduce some competition from the woodland plants and the trees. You can really notice that now as we are late summer and the geraniums that should still be up have dried out and greatly dissipated. Adding mulch will also give the sense of some order when a maintained edge is present in the beds. However, this will be a good area to include some early spring ephemerals like Blue Bells or Spring Beauty as they will thrive when the moisture is there, but no longer compete when the trees are out-competing for water.
- Currently there are no shrubs in this garden. Adding them to the plan does a few things for us. For one, it adds some structure to the garden. With them, we will have a mid-level plant that serves to punctuate some areas, and to form a backdrop to other areas. They will also add some winter interest to this garden, which is currently missing. Lastly, they assist in our effort to reduce the maintenance in the garden by taking up larger amounts of space, while simultaneously keeping the weeds at bay as they shade them out.
- Another design element that is not obvious in the current design is a return to matched plantings at the sidewalk entries. In the new plan I am putting matching plants on either side of each walk. This leads the eye and the brain to connect one side of the garden to the next, thus rendering it as a more cohesive whole. Regardless of the plant used, the average person understands this and will perceive this as an intentional garden, versus the state it is in now.
- Adding to the above, I am also using plants along the main east-west walk that most anyone will know. Regardless of what is planted behind them, people will see plants that they have in their yard, and are accustomed to seeing. They may not know Baptisia or Penstemon, but they know coneflowers and hostas, which they will see first and assist them in understanding this garden as a planted space and less of a question mark (when they can’t quickly tell what is supposed to be there).
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