Attendance: Jen Fraterrigo, Sophie Boel, Daphne Hulse, Amy Fruehling
Sophie Boel introduction: been with Redwood 2+ years, managing construction and engineering team, moved to external affairs (consumer recycling, outreach and education programs). Taking over the university partnerships piece from Seema. Two pieces to look at together:
From: Hulse, Daphne Lauren
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2023 9:37 AM
To: Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>
Subject: RE: DRS battery disposal
Hi Jen,
From: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 3:19 PM
To: Weaver, Jeff <jweaver2@uillinois.edu>
Subject: Surplus and waste memo / batteries
On June 26, 2023 Amy Fruehling, Jen Fraterrigo, and Daphne Hulse meet to follow up after initial contact with Redwood Materials
Amy is the connector so she can stay involved if need be, but batteries are not her expertise
Ask Stephanie Hess about DRS about battery disposal on campus is how much is recycled. See if departments have a need for this
RE: Campus Sustainability - Redwood Materials
Great – thank you all for your thoughts and connections. I’m moving Madhu and Bob to bcc and can loop them back in as needed.
From: Nichole Millage <nichole.millage at champaignil.gov>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 9:13 AM
To: White, Morgan <mbwhite at illinois.edu>
Subject: Residential Electronics Collection Event on 10/15/22
Hi Morgan!
Present: Staff - Stacy Gloss & Meredith Moore and Students - Koshal Raghavarapu, Anisha Narain, Ananya Barman, & Pooja Tetali
Below is a response to the UIUC Science Policy RSO's request for more information on how UIUC manages e-waste.
The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) has listed its policies for sustainably purchasing, using, and managing IT equipment at the end of its life. These policies, which include ideas adapted from both campus and beyond, are in the attached file.
At ISTC computers are required to be at least EPEAT Bronze rated.
The old CRT TV’s and CRT monitors are routinely sent to the Surplus warehouses for disposal. The University utilizes the State of Illinois contracted e-waste recyclers and items are sent directly vs. sent to Springfield.
Colleagues, I wanted to remind you of the upcoming webinar, Tuesday, November 18 from 2-3 pm providing an overview of the State Electronics Challenge (SEC). Register at https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/414238999. See the forwarded invitation below for further details.
University Housing and Facilities & Services are collaborating to facilitate an e-waste collection day as part of Recyclemania, a national competition to change behavior and reduce waste. The event is tentatively scheduled for March 18th. All electronics will be accepted free of charge. Locations and hours of operation will be announced in the next couple weeks. To volunteer please email Bart Bartels at bbartel@illinois.edu.
Options are being discussed for recycling e-waste. Possibilities include a single day event in March or a collection during move-out. More to come.
Hello sustainable electronics enthusiasts! Thanks to those of you who came to ISTC yesterday for the preliminary group meeting. It’s both inspiring and somewhat daunting to consider the breadth of activities across campus that relate to sustainable electronics in some way, and the number of paths we could pursue to bring about positive change within our University.
