SSC Final Report: Stay Glassy - Illinois Enactus
SSC received the final report on Fall 2021 for Stay Glassy - Enactus Illinois project on 10/19/2021. Please see attached.
SSC received the final report on Fall 2021 for Stay Glassy - Enactus Illinois project on 10/19/2021. Please see attached.
Illinois Enactus’s mission is to contribute to sustainable development goals by developing collaborative business ventures that work towards social, economic, and environmental equality in all communities. Illinois Enactus is an official chapter of the worldwide non-profit organization, Enactus. Enactus exists in more than 39 countries and has more than 1,600 teams across the globe. Being a member of Enactus means that you are a part of the largest and most prestigious business network on the planet. Our Enactus team partners with large corporations, local businesses, student organizations, non-profits, public schools, and entrepreneurs to execute our projects. Every project we implement requires us to consider the relevant economic, social and environmental factors to effectively empower people in need by applying business and economic concepts in an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living. In other words, instead of just doing philanthropy or service events, we create sustainable solutions to everyday problems so that people have the power to help themselves. Enactus projects apply the skills we learn in the classroom and have proven to be extremely relevant in prepare for a future career. Our team consists of students from a wide variety of backgrounds, so no matter what you are studying in school, you will be able to apply your knowledge and gain valuable experience. These skills are so valuable that numerous companies across the country only recruit Enactus students for internships and full-time careers.
The SSC approved $10,000 in funding for Hydrologic at Illinois in Spring 2020. This project expires 5/14/2022.
The SSC approved $4,840 in funding for Biodesign at Illinois in Fall 2020. This project expires 12/16/2022.
Illinois Enactus Information Night
Illinois Enactus uses the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. In 2017, we ranked top 8 in the nation amongst hundreds of Enactus teams! Our 10 projects seek to tackle social inequities, economic disparities, environmental sustainability, and more. We welcome and encourage all majors to apply - and would really appreciate urban planning students' unique perspective as well as expertise.
September 12th, 7-8 PM
Wohlers 141, Business Casual
Learn more at illinoisenactus.com, feel free to reach out to Jasmine Tew at jtew2@illinois.edu with any questions.
SSC approved the Filify 3D Scope Change for an additional $2,000.
Filify 3D is a new project this semester, working to make 3D printing more sustainable and eco-friendly. This semester, the project is looking to sell fused filament ends (which are otherwise thrown away) back to campus 3D Printing labs. They will also be constructing and refining the design to a shredder and extruder to recycle failed prints. Ultimately, they hope to expand their capacity to be able to recycle plastic water bottles for use in 3D prints. This project is a cross functional one.
The Student Sustainability Committee is providing funding for some materials and supplies.
Stay Glassy looks to target glass bottles, an abundant and unused resource in the Champaign-Urbana community, to create a product that will benefit the community. By working with underserved members of our community to create a viable marketplace product, Stay Glassy achieves two goals: reduce glass waste and create meaningful employment in Champaign-Urbana. This semester, the project is changing scope from educating the community through "at home'' glass up-cycling workshops to focusing on a glass repurposing business. Project associates should expect to work on aspects of business development and product innovation.
The Student Sustainability Committee funded project supplies and workspace.