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  1. Allen Hall cardboard box recycling drive

    Associated Project(s): 
    Increase Recycling Rates

    My name is Max Colon, and I am a Resident Advisor in Allen Hall that works with a sustainability group to try and keep Allen green. Every year, we hold a recycling box drive where our organization hands out cardboard recycling boxes that have been given to us by Housing. I have a attached a photo of one of these boxes for identification purposes. I am wondering if it is possible for you to help me figure out who in Housing should be contacted in order to continue this tradition. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated! - Max

    We had the boxes over 10 years and we have depleted all supplies last year. Sorry- Vonne Ortiz

  2. Amy Liu is interested in talking with fraternities and sororities

    Associated Project(s): 
    Water Fountain Retrofit
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics

    Amy Liu spoke with Morgan Johnston at the SSC working group kickoff meeting about reaching out to sororities and fraternities about reducing waste by using reusable water bottles.  Morgan provided Amy with contact info for Michelle Hart in the Student Services Building.  Amy also suggested the catchy phrase "Tap that" to associate their efforts with tap water. Morgan noted that she is still setting up the water fountain tour with the plumbing shop, hopefully for next week.

  3. Quick update from Sarah

    Associated Project(s): 
    Orchard Downs Multifunctional Landscape (ODMFL) [ARCHIVED]

    Morgan and Sarah had a quick conversation today about the ODMFL project and plants.  Sarah reported that the plants were stored in pots at the Arboretum over the summer, and Kevin is working to move them into planted buffer polinator strips at the Sustainable Student Farm.  Sarah is going to continue to talk with Housing about the Orchard Downs project.

  4. Katie Kinley suggests CITES utilize rechargeable batteries

    Associated Project(s): 
    Battery Recycling

    Katie Kinley, with the Student Sustainability Committee, expressed interest in getting the CITES department to use rechargeable batteries in their equipment, rather than single use batteries. Morgan Johnston provided her with a contact name to initiate the discussion.  It was also noted that CITES can receive SSC funding for projects, but we don't believe they have applied in the past.  

  5. request for more details about trailer

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illinois Biodiesel Initiative (IBI)

    From: Johnston, Morgan B
    Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:19 PM
    To: Dornford, Adam Rey; Lietz, Amanda M; Ali, Zeynep; Branham, Bruce E
    Cc: Grant, Craig P; Halverson, Robert
    Subject: IBI trailer

    Hello IBI representatives,

    In order for F&S specialists to adequately review the IBI biodiesel trailer installation requirements, we will need additional details from the manufacturer.  Craig Grant is the Associate Director of Campus Code Compliance and Fire Safety, and he told me that the website for Verde Biofuel does not specify the codes that company used when creating their trailer systems. 

    Please confirm the specific trailer you intend to purchase, and seek the detailed specifications for the equipment used in that trailer.  We need to know, for example, if they followed the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements. 

    You are welcome to call me at 217-344-0044 if you would like to talk about this.

    Thanks,

    Morgan

  6. F&S email about approval for a trailer

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illinois Biodiesel Initiative (IBI)

    Hello folks,

    As some of you know, the Illinois Biodiesel Initiative (IBI) is very interested in getting a self-contained trailer to do their reactions in.  There is a company called Verde Biofuel that makes these trailers, and the IBI is in discussions with them. 

    • Examples of the trailers can be seen here: http://verdebiofuel.com/products/mobile-biodiesel-processors/.
    • They would like to purchase a 250 gallon system, but have it installed in a 7X14 foot trailer.  
    • It would be best with 240 volt electrical service, but they told me that they could make do with 120 volt service if necessary.
    • They would like to park this indefinitely in a single location on campus.  If permissible, the area near parking lot B21 (behind Loomis) or B1 (behind Ceramics) would be convenient to them. 
    • They also need access to water, essentially a faucet to wash tanks, etc.  They would use the water to clean the equipment only, and propose taking it in a tote to dispose the waste water correctly.

    We are looking for feedback about what needs to be done in order for this trailer system to be approved by campus.  Are there certain location restrictions they will need to abide? Do they need to incorporate anything in addition to what is listed above? For example, they will need to store glycerin, soap, and waste oil somewhere.  Should they be looking at a permanent tank or two?

    Please let me know your thoughts and if you would like to discuss this in person.

    Thanks,

    Morgan

  7. Library excited about glass fillers

    Associated Project(s): 
    Water Fountain Retrofit
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics

    Hi Morgan,

    That is fantastic news!  The Library has installed a few in the Main Library and has received numerous thanks for providing easy means for faculty, staff and students to fill drinking water containers. 

    Bill Mischo, Head Librarian - Grainger, Lori Mestre, Head Librarian - UGL and John Wilkin, Dean of Libraries will be very pleased.

    Approved

    Many thanks to the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC)

    Jeff

    ------------------------

    Work orders submitted for Grainger and the Undergrad Library (UGX).

  9. work orders submitted

    Associated Project(s): 
    Water Fountain Retrofit
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics

    Work orders were submitted for the following locations:

    • Armory, floors 1 and 3
    • Wohlers Hall, floors 1 and 2
    • Loomis Lab, floors 1 and 2
    • Siebel Center, basement and floor 1
    • Natural Resources Building, floors 1 and 2

    The Housing location at Ikenberry Commons (actually called Student Dining and Residential Programs, SDRP) was discussed with John Humlicek, and they have already installed bottle fillers at that location.  They are also working to install one per floor of all residence halls.

    The Library locations have been shared with Jeff Schrader in the Library to get his input before installation proceeds.

  11. request for public charging station

    Associated Project(s): 
    Install Public Use Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

    -----Original Message-----

    From: Skaggs, Thomas R

    Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 10:39 AM

    To: amhobbs22@gmail.com

    Cc: Ivey, David J; Wahl, Michelle

    Subject: FW: electric vehicle charging stations

    Dear Mr. Hobbs,

       Thank you for contacting the Parking Department and providing your comments.  While electric charging stations are not readily available on our campus, there are discussions currently underway that include the Parking Department about the installation of electric charging stations.  We are in touch with other campuses around the nation and many are likewise exploring the use of EV stations.  Because the scale of the UIUC campus is vast, the program requires extra consideration, funding and logistics to execute.  Please know however, that UI is committed to sustainability and will continue our effort.

      Again, thank you for your input.  We hope your visit to our campus was enjoyable.

    Regards,

    Thomas Skaggs

    Coordinator

     

    -----Original Message-----

    From: Martin Hobbs [mailto:amhobbs22@gmail.com]

    Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 10:16 AM

    To: parkingcomments@illinois.edu; esbeaty@urbanaillinois.us

    Subject: electric vehicle charging stations

    To Whom It May Concern:

    I visited the U of I campus yesterday to attend a football game and was disappointed in the absence of EV charging stations.  I would expect a university and city of this caliber to have numerous Level II charging stations available for the public to use.  Normal/Bloomington have dozens of public EV charging stations, all of which are free to the public to use.  Many are located on or near the ISU campus.  Is the Bloomington/Normal and ISU community that much more progressive and environmentally friendly than the U of I and Champaign/Urbana community.  I don't think necessarily that is the case, but the absence of electric vehicle charging stations sure leaves a black mark on the reputation of the university and the community.  I sincerely hope that your community has plans to install Level 2 charging stations in the near future.

    Sincerely,

    Martin Hobbs

    Eureka, IL

  13. Morgan talks with Mark Warner in Plumbing Shop

    Associated Project(s): 
    Water Fountain Retrofit
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics

    Mark Warner is the Plumbing Shop Foreman who will oversee the installations of these water fountain glass fillers.  Morgan gave him the preliminary priority list, discussed the work order methodology, and gave him the SSC funding requirements document.  The key points in the SSC funding requirements are (1) the funds must be spent by May 31, 2014, and (2) there must be at least 57 glass fillers installed with this funding.

    Morgan will submit one work order for each building. 

  15. Library interested in getting bike lockers

    Associated Project(s): 
    Bike Lockers

    Hi Jim and Morgan,

    Can this project be funded in total by the Students for Sustainability grant?  If not, there is insufficient support at this time from the Library to assist in funding the initiative. 

    Thanks

    Jeff

    From: Lev, James R
    Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 4:24 PM
    To: Slater, Robert; Johnston, Morgan B; Schrader, Jeffrey M
    Cc: Neptune, Amelia
    Subject: RE: FACILITIES NOTICE: Bicycle Thefts Across Campus - REMINDER

    Thanks

    The proposal raises some questions.  Some practical, some policy. 

    We will meet with Amelia and  she can do a little research for us.   

    Jim

    James R. Lev AIA
    Architect, Capital Planning

    University of Illinois
    Planning Division, Facilities & Services
    1501 South Oak Street, 115B PPSB MC-800
    Champaign, Illinois 61820

    (217) 244-5095, fax (217) 244-5775
    Email: jrlev@illinois.edu
    url: www.fs.uiuc.edu

    From: Slater, Robert
    Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 2:00 PM
    To: Johnston, Morgan B; Schrader, Jeffrey M
    Cc: Neptune, Amelia; Lev, James R
    Subject: RE: FACILITIES NOTICE: Bicycle Thefts Across Campus - REMINDER

    Thanks Morgan.

    I was curious about how much these cost, so I checked with one of the companies that seems to be used by several other Universities and major public venues around the country (although there are two other companies that also seem popular I didn’t check with them for comparative quotes, since this was very preliminary research). I worked with Brittany Chavez (turtle.storage.ltd@gmail.com) from the American Bicycle Security Company and she provided the attached quote for a trial size set (25 units) which runs about $40,000 (including delivery) and, I’m spitballing here, but I’m guessing another $5,000-$10,000 in local labor to have them installed, so about $50,000 ($2,000/unit) complete.

    This include some local customization (orange/blue theme, i-mark on the front door).

    -Robert

    From: Johnston, Morgan B
    Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 1:52 PM
    To: Schrader, Jeffrey M; Slater, Robert
    Cc: Neptune, Amelia; Lev, James R
    Subject: RE: FACILITIES NOTICE: Bicycle Thefts Across Campus - REMINDER

    Hi Robert and Jeff,

    The appropriate approval for a bike locker would come from the Architecture Review Committee (ARC).  Jim Lev, copied here, is the chair of that committee.  I always start with them for proposed changes to the exterior campus space. 

    I’ve also copied Amelia Neptune here, as the Campus Bicycle Coordinator in my office.  She would be a good reference for understanding the preferences of cyclists around campus, if you would like that input.

    Please keep me informed about any decisions to put in bike lockers.  It is one of the items that we get asked about and I’d like to know if you do end up getting some installed.

    Thanks a ton,

    Morgan

    From: Schrader, Jeffrey M
    Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 1:10 PM
    To: Slater, Robert
    Cc: Johnston, Morgan B
    Subject: RE: FACILITIES NOTICE: Bicycle Thefts Across Campus - REMINDER

    Hi Robert,

    Morgan Johnston would be the Campus contact.  I will let her answer your questions.

    Thanks

    Jeff

    From: Slater, Robert
    Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 11:30 AM
    To: Schrader, Jeffrey M
    Subject: RE: FACILITIES NOTICE: Bicycle Thefts Across Campus - REMINDER

    Hey Jeff,

    I finally got a quote back from those bicycle locker companies. They run about $1500-$2000 a piece (unless you are ordering a ton, in which case the offer a per unit discount). What campus entity makes the decision on what bike racks are purchased and where they are installed? Does each college/unit decide for the area around their building? On their own or with the blessing of campus facilities?

    From: University of Illinois Library News [mailto:LIBNEWS-L@LISTSERV.ILLINOIS.EDU] On Behalf Of Schrader, Jeffrey M
    Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:19 AM
    To: LIBNEWS-L@LISTSERV.ILLINOIS.EDU
    Subject: Re: FACILITIES NOTICE: Bicycle Thefts Across Campus - REMINDER

    The bicycle thefts across Campus continue.  Please review the Libnews message below sent in July 2013.

    Also, please remember bicycles are not allowed in Campus Buildings.

    Campus Policy

    http://admin.illinois.edu/policy/code/article2_part6_2-601.html

    Library Policy

    The Library policy is in the patron policy section under Use of Bicycle and Laptop Locks:

    http://www.library.illinois.edu/administration/services/policies/patron_conduct.html

    Thank you

    Jeff Schrader

    From: Schrader, Jeffrey M
    Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 10:20 AM
    To: LIBNEWS-L@LISTSERV.ILLINOIS.EDU
    Subject: FACILITIES NOTICE: Bicycle Thefts Across Campus

    FACILITIES NOTICE:

    Bicycle Thefts Across Campus

    There has been an increase in bicycle thefts in north and central campus areas over the past few months.  The four most recent have involved security cables being cut.  Individuals may wish to purchase locks that cannot be cut.

    Local retailers:

    http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=Bicycle+Locks&adid=22222222220202382092&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=30634785836&wl4=&veh=sem

    http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=bike+locks&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&lnk=snav_sbox_bike+locks

    http://www.meijer.com/catalog/search_command.cmd?keyword=bike+locks

    Jeff Schrader

  16. meeting with Morgan and Amy

    Associated Project(s): 
    Water Fountain Retrofit
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics

    Amy Liu and Morgan Johnston discussed the process for moving forward.

    1. Morgan will submit a work order to F&S installers.
    2. Morgan will schedule a tour of the proposed locations, with Amy, Morgan, and the F&S installation contact.
    3. F&S installers will proceed to install the glass fillers as quickly as possible, in the order previous identified.
    4. Amy will meet with the Illinois Student Senate, Environmental Sustainability Committee, to seek their attention to this project.
    5. Amy will continue working on the anti-water bottle campaign.

     

  19. List of Locations

    Associated Project(s): 
    Water Fountain Retrofit
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics

    David Mischiu and Amy Liu met today to form a very basic list of priority buildings for filler installment. Additionally, they determined which floors for each building would be most useful to have them on. Here is the list, 1 indicating highest priority. 

    1. Undergraduate Library, floors 1 and ground level
    2. Grainger Library, all floors
    3. Ikenberry Commons, floor 1
    4. Armory, floors 1 and 3
    5. Wohlers Hall, floors 1 and 2
    6. Loomis Lab, floors 1 and 2
    7. Siebel Center, basement and floor 1
    8. Natural Resources Building, floors 1 and 2

    They still want to take a look a few more buildings in the quad. Whatever is surveyed from that might not even change the list presented already, but add to how this project could materialize in the future.

  20. Update from Tracy Osby at the Waste Transfer Station

    Associated Project(s): 
    Achieve Zero Waste

    The saw dust pan at the PPSB is no longer emptied at the WTS. We are currently emptying it at the Horse and Dairy barns. It is now being diverted from the landfill. Also, the DSC staff that work here at the WTS work hours has been extended to 3:30PM provided we have work for them here to do. This way all the pans with the exception of the compactors from Dining Services and the trash from ORD will be emptied in the south bay here at the WTS.

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