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  1. Zero Waste Team Meeting October 2026

    Associated Project(s): 
    Zero Waste iCAP Team

    The Zero Waste team met on October 9th at 11:00 am. Attached are the meeting minutes

    Summary:

    • If you have not done so already, please fill out this When2meet so we can confirm a time and day for the UCSD tour!

    • Thank you to Chris Brown for joining our meeting and speaking to us about Grind2Energy!

    • The first Zero Waste Tailgate was a success! 

      • 23 volunteers, 860 lbs of presorted recyclables

    • Another Zero Waste Tailgate opportunity is coming up on October 24th. If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up!

    • Green Greek Tailgate - potential to attend an interfraternity council meeting 

    • Bold Reuse: Reuse for events and festivals. Looking for a champion! Check out their recent Summer or Reuse webinar

    • More potential projects and updates in the meeting minutes!

    Attached Files: 

  2. Zero Waste Team Meeting September 2026

    Associated Project(s): 
    Zero Waste iCAP Team

    The Zero Waste team met on September 25th at 11:00 am. Attached are the meeting minutes.

    Summary:

    • When you get the chance please take a moment to read over our ​Charge Letter​, specifically the bullet points within the letter and below the letter. 

    • Battery Recycling Program spearheaded by Charley: 10 battery collection stations on campus. Eventual goal to have a OneDrum station in the Union.

    • Composting stations are still up in Bevier Cafe and ISR. New station was added in Illini Union manned by the EcoReps every Friday from 11am - 3pm. 

    • Zero Waste Tailgate coming up on October 3rd, if you're interested in volunteering please sign up!

    • More potential projects and updates in the meeting minutes!

    Attached Files: 

  10. FY26 Charge Letter and Priorities for iCAP Topical Teams

    Associated Project(s): 
    Topical iCAP Teams
    Education iCAP Team
    Energy iCAP Team
    Engagement iCAP Team
    Land and Water iCAP Team
    Transportation iCAP Team
    Zero Waste iCAP Team

    Dear iCAP team members,

     

    Thank you for your service in helping to make the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign a more sustainable campus. On behalf of iSEE Director Madhu Khanna, please find attached the charge letter for the 2025-2026 academic year with an outline of your campus sustainability duties as part of an iCAP team. We look forward to your positive and impactful contributions.

     

    As a reminder, we will also hold an iCAP teams kickoff meeting tomorrow, Sept 9, from 4:30-5:30pm to talk about the contents of the charge letter and what to expect over the upcoming year. It would be great if you are able to join us in person at the National Soybean Research Center in room 337, but a Teams link is also available if you cannot make it in person. A recording will be available if you are not available during that time. Please let me know if you did not receive the calendar invite.

     

    Thank you,

    Miriam Keep

    Sustainable Programs Coordinator

    iSEE

    Attached Files: 

  16. CEE 449 Water Sampling Report - Spring 2024

    Associated Project(s): 
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics
    Zero Waste iCAP Team

    In Spring 2024, a CEE 449 course conducted water quality testing from campus buildings (FAR, ISR, Union, CIF). The testing found that lead and copper levels in the water samples from campus buildings were well below EPA standards for safe drinking water. The final report is attached.

    Attached Files: 

  19. Zero Waste iCAP Team Meeting Minutes 2/19/2024

    Associated Project(s): 
    Zero Waste iCAP Team
    Adopt Environmentally Preferred Procurement (EPP) Guidelines
    Sustainable Procurement
    Sustainability Literacy Assessment

    The Zero Waste iCAP Team Met on 2/19/2024 to discuss initiatives regarding environmentally preferred procurement, updates on the university's participation with Coca-Cola buyback, and recyclopedia feedback. The Engagement iCAP team chair, Codie Sterner, joined to discuss the sustainability literacy survey. The Zero Waste Team will come up with questions to add to the survey. 

    Attached Files: 

  20. Zero Waste iCAP Team Meeting Minutes 1/26/2024

    Associated Project(s): 
    Zero Waste iCAP Team
    Recyclopedia
    Green Sports Alliance (GSA)

    The Zero Waste iCAP Team met on 1/26/24 to review iCAP objectives and the statuses of our focused projects. Thurman Etchison and Daphne Hulse provided updates on Housing Recycling and Recyclopedia. Tim Knox provided updates on Green Sports Alliance membership, and the group discussed the current status of the Coca-Cola Buy-Back program and potential areas of improvement. 

    Attached Files: 

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