04/17/24 Update
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05/13/24 Update
Associated Project(s):We are using the blue bags in all the buildings. That is the expectation but it is possible a few here and there use black bags in containers as we had some complaints on the size didn’t fit.
Thanks
Mark Kuehl
Hi Mark,
Do you know what the status of the colored bag transition is across the residence halls? E.g., how many have transitioned so far?Thank you,
DaphneSSC Project: Greening the Garage
Associated Project(s):Hi Lisa,
Toner and Ink Cartridge Recycling
Associated Project(s):Hi Daphne,
Just to confirm, this is toner and not an ink cartridge for printer. We don’t have many inkjet printers, but I don’t want to assume which one you have.
Zero Waste iCAP Meeting 4/25/23
Associated Project(s):On April 25th, the Zero Waste iCAP team met to discuss the State Farm Center Recycling (ZW011) recommendation and brainstorm on the Zero Waste iCAP summary report for the 22-23 FY.
Meeting minutes are attached.
Housing Sustainability Re-Cap
Associated Project(s):Below is an email exchange regarding University Housing recycling:
Daily Illini Article: How can students support waste management on campus?
Associated Project(s):How can students support waste management on campus?
https://dailyillini.com/life_and_culture-stories/2023/03/17/students-was...
March 17, 2023Zero Waste iCAP Meeting 11/7/2022
Associated Project(s):On November 7th, the Zero Waste iCAP team met to discuss DIA sustainability initiatives with Tim Knox and made edits on the Project 4 Less expansion recommendation to be submitted in the coming month(s).
Meeting minutes are attached.
Reasons for Recycling Rate Decrease
Associated Project(s):The reasons for the putative decrease in recycling rate include the increase in plastic production, flat change in recycling capacity, and China no longer accepting our recyclables. A Time magazine article further suggests that the estimated 9% recycling rate from 2018 was inflated because most of the plastic we sent to China was landfilled or incinerated.
Bromley Hall Recycling
Associated Project(s):Bromley Hall benefits from the Feed the Thing program. Large toters (big blue trash cans on wheels) are stationed near the dumpsters, where students can recycle their recyclables.
Article on US OCC Recycling Rates
Associated Project(s):The attached link is an article detailing research that paper recycling rates are much lower than industry estimates.
Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) Supporting Member
Associated Project(s):In Spring of 2022, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign became a Supporting Member for the Northeast Recycling Council’s (NERC).
As an Advisory Member, we are invited to:
useful links
Associated Project(s):Electronics Recycling e-Guide for Residents of Champaign County
Associated Project(s):Champaign County provided this information about recycling programs in town
"Recycling 101: Start With Reduce, Reuse" -iSEE Newsletter
Associated Project(s):The following passage is taken from an iSEE February Newsletter (the newsletter is attached below).
Waste Management Question
Associated Project(s):A student reached out to Morgan White to ask if UIUC has its own recycling facility. Morgan explained UIUC has a Waste Transfer Station on campus, which collects and bales the recyclables which then get purchased from us by a regional waste hauling company.
SSC Semesterly Report: Precious Plastic Campus Recycling Hub
Associated Project(s):On August 3, 2021, the SSC submitted a semesterly report concerning the Precious Plastic Campus Recycling Hub, which is attached here.
Request a Recycling Tote for Office Paper
Associated Project(s):Spring cleaning in your office? If you need to recycle office paper, you can request a bin from the F&S Waste Transfer Station. To request a blue paper recycling tote, email recycling@illinois.edu with your building name and room number.
F&S Waste Transfer Station • Facilities & Services
F&S March 2021 Insider: F&S Waste Management Department
Associated Project(s):In its March 2021 edition, the F&S Insider highlights the efforts of the F&S Waste Management department to continuously reduce the total volume of waste being sent to a landfill. This short story addresses campuswide recycling and waste hauling in-depth, and iCAP's Zero Waste vision for the campus.
To read more about the department's appreciated work, please see the attached file below.
Registration Closing:Kyushu-Illinois Strategic Partnership Colloquia Series
Associated Project(s):Join us on Feb.1 at 6pm for an exciting workshop highlighting the collaborative relationship between Illinois and Kyushu University faculty on the development of global CO2 recycling technology towards “beyond-zero” emission.