The PWR SWATeam submitted a recommendation, to the iWG, stating, "A staff member on the University of Illinois Purchasing Division commit to regularly attend the meetings of the Purchasing, Waste, and Recycling SWATeam."
See attached the SWATeam recommendation, PWR012 Purchasing Representation, complete with comments from all the PWR SWATeam members.
The PWR SWATeam submitted a recommendation, to the iWG, stating, "We recommend that a full-time Zero Waste Coordinator is hired."
See attached the SWATeam recommendation, PWR013 Zero Waste Coordinator, complete with comments from all the PWR SWATeam members.
The PWR SWATeam submitted a recommendation to the iWG stating, "We recommend that Facilities and Services and the Illini Union become certified as an EPA SmartWay Logistics Company Partner, following the example set by University Housing and Dining Services in 2013."
See attached the SWATeam recommendation PWR011 SmartWay Union complete with comments from all the PWR SWATeam members.
Alex Cianci and Morgan White met today to discuss options for getting involved with campus sustainability. Alex is going to help move the Recycled-Content paper policy forward in the CAM, and spread awareness of this option and responsibility around campus.
The PWR SWATeam had their first meeting of the semester, where they discussed several updates related to purchasing, waste, and recycling. The Team discussed concerns about recycling bins on the Main Quad, persistent issues with the purchasing of recycled paper on campus, challenges with a centralized battery recycling program, and the formal adoption of EPEAT standards for electronics on campus. The SWATeam also discussed and provided feedback on a formal recommendation for the expansion of SmartWay to other campus units.
Morgan White send an email to the PWR SWATeam on February 4, 2018 saying,
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Hello PWR SWATeam,
I am sorry I will not be able to attend the meeting on Monday. Here is a quick update on various efforts underway.
The PWR SWATeam reviewed the progress made over the course of the semester on various projects and discussed next steps for each. These projects included battery recycling, the rearrangement of outdoor trash and recycling bins, guidelines for the optimal arrangement of indoor bins, expanding SmartWay, and encouraging the use of EPEAT certified products.
The PWR SWATeam discussed the history and future opportunities and mechanisms for battery recycling on campus. They also talked about updates in the rearrangement of outdoor and indoor bins.
The Purchasing, Waste, and Recycling SWATeam met to discuss a variety of updates and challenges regarding recycling on campus. The group discussed progress on the rearrangement of outdoor dual bins on the North Quad and standards for the placements of bins inside of buildings. The group also discussed their long-term vision for trash and recycling operations on campus and brainstormed various methods for increasing recycling at the Waste Transfer Station. An update was also given on the status of SmartWay certification on campus.
The PWR SWATeam met to discuss objectives and goals for the year, as well as provide feedback on the proposed Campus Administrative Manual policy on purchasing paper of recycled content. The team discussed a broad range of projects and delegated next steps for moving forward on each.
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The attached pdf shows the FY16 status update posters for iCAP objectives, shared by each SWATeam at the Campus Sustainability Celebration.”
Dr. Ximing Cai presented the attached presentation to the SWATeam members at the beginning of fall 2017.
The Purchasing, Waste, and Recycling SWATeam kicked off the semester with a discussion of their past and continuing efforts and proposals, their progress in achieving iCAP objectives, and goals for the upcoming year. They also gave recommendations on the creation of a Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) Climate Action Plan.
Hi SWATeam,
I’m working with two interns, Kate Gardiner and Hursh Hazari, to address the recycled content paper habits on campus. Hursh did an analysis of the paper purchases by college from FY15, and we are seeking updated data from OBFS. That is attached in excel here.
Kate is working on putting the policy in the CAM format, and the first stab of that is attached here.
The charge letter was sent to FY18 SWATeam members, noting the SWATeams' responsibilities for the academic year.
Morgan Johnston and Hursh Hazari met to review the FY15 paper purchases by academic college. Hursh is going to add some analysis about the costs associated with switching to a minimum of 30% recycled content paper. He is also going to take the draft purchasing policy proposed to UA (attached here) and modify it to meet UIUC CAM standards.
F&S Interim Executive Director Helen Coleman approved F&S staff time to work on updating the Campus Administrative Manual (CAM) policy for Zero Waste. Morgan Johnston will take the lead on this effort. The actual policy update will need approval from the CAM advisory committee.
The iCAP Working Group (iWG) met on July 7th, 2017. See attached the minutes from the meeting.
The iCAP Working Group (iWG) met on May 2, 2017, to discuss and start the assessment of the SWATeam recommendation PWR010 Ethics Video. The iWG's official comment for this recommendation was:
"We concur. It would be good to promote this video to faculty and staff, as well as the students. The SWATeam also indicated that another video should be created, explaining the recycling process. We recommend iSEE reach out to F&S about developing such a video."
See attached the iWG assessment complete with official comments from all the iWG members.
