The objective of this project is to find out the relationship between the position of the LED lighting and plant growth. As a final product this student team will design and create an optimal LED plant pot that is aesthetically pleasing using 3D printing.
SSC convened on November 29th to discuss the LED Farming micro grant proposal, Step 2 voting details, and the idea of increasing the two fees.
Eco Illini Supermileage is a Registered Student Organization that designs and builds a prototype gasoline vehicle. Their focus is to make a vehicle as fuel efficient as possible and to compete in competitions such as the Shell Eco Marathon (SEM) and SAE Supermileage. In years past, they have competed in the internal combustion category, the largest category at Shell, but will compete in the electrics categories to improve fuel efficiency. The Shell Eco Marathon competition has been growing every year, with 100 teams from 10 countries and 1,200 students competing last year. The prototype category has few design restrictions to allow students to experiment with extreme fuel efficiency. The winning mileage is around 3,000 mpg each year with the American record being 4,100 mpg. This funding directly contributes to the materials required for the students to build and compete in the SEM.
This garden will engage and train undergraduates in carbon reduction measures, as it will be maintained by undergraduate students in the Brinkworth lab and in the Department of Anthropology. These efforts include composting lab members’ food waste and developing a "Carbon Garden" on campus. The students will place two large no-till, pollinator garden plots on the Southeast side of Davenport Hall in the disused space between the building and the adjacent parking lot. These plots, ringed in decomposed gravel and manually watered from a rain barrel, will hold native flowering plants and grasses. Signage explaining the garden's purpose and use will educate students on ways in which they can reduce their carbon use in their work and home lives.
SSC convened on Friday, November 16th to discuss the Red Bison micro grant, project visibility, and the Yale carbon tax.
SSC convened on Monday, October 29th to discuss the voting meeting and the definition of sustainability.
Attached are the meeting minutes from the iWG meeting that was held on October 26th, 2018.
SSC held its Step 1 voting meeting on October 20, 2018. The committee allocated funding to four student-led projects and passed 19 proposals to Step 2.
Join iSEE, the Student Sustainability Committee and Facilities & Services for a "plogging" fun run/walk, a tour of Abbott Power Plant, a celebration event with organizations and RSOs that includes the Energy Conservation Incentive Program awards and updates on Illinois Climate Action Plan goals, a socially responsible investing program, and the popular Illini Lights Out energy savings event.
Tony Mancuso . Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE)
The Student Sustainability Committee convened on September 27, 2018, for a biweekly meeting. Topics included evaluation strategies, the role of faculty/staff advisors, as well as upcoming events.
Attached are the meeting minutes from the iWG meeting that was held on September 17th, 2018. Several SWATeam recommendations were assessed.
SSC has voted to approve the $500 micro grant proposal for a guest lecture series with the contingency that this grant is considered seed funding and not ongoing financial support. In accordance with our fee mandates, the funding cannot go towards, food, travel, or lodging. Thus, this grant supports the honorarium and/or venue fees.
Attached are the meeting minutes to the biweekly meeting on September 13, 2018.
Spring 2018 semesterly report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the hand sink replacement, tortilla expansion, juicing processing, pumpkin puree, and extrusion expansion projects.
2018 Spring - Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Juice Processing.docx 2018 Spring - Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Pumpkin Puree.docx 2018 Spring - Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Tortilla Expansion.docx Food Processing Plant – Hand Sink Replacement.docx Illinois Sustainable Food Project – Extrusion Expansion.docxSpring 2018 report submitted to SSC for the Local Grains and Locally Processed Foods for Dining Services project.
SSC hosted an info session/showcase to explain our funding options to prospective applicants.
Attached are the minutes from the Fall 2018 SSC retreat, which includes activities completed, internal resolutions passed, and elected officers. This event took place in collaboration with SSLC and iSEE.
Spring 2018 semesterly report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the Red Oak Rain Garden 2.0 project.
The final report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the Freezer Challenge project. UIUC took first place in the 2018 International Laboratory Freezer Challenge Academic Organization category.
The Spring 2018 semesterly report for the aquaponics demonstration submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee.
