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.
The Engagement iCAP Team met on 1/26/2024 to discuss the Campus Sustainability Survey and provide updates on AY 23-24 objectives. Daphne Hulse attended as a guest speaker to discuss the Green Sports Alliance and Green Tailgate event volunteer engagement.
The Zero Waste iCAP Team met on 12/4/2024 to discuss updates with our membership in the Green Sports Alliance, the Coca-Cola Buy-Back program, and current hydration station standards. Daphne Hulse provided data from our former Green Tailgate events to show successes and challenges with waste diversion at football games. The Zero Waste Team will be collaborating with the Engagement iCAP Team to discuss how we can better our volunteer outreach.
The following email was sent by Marty Kaufman on Oct 26, 2023:
Hey Jennifer,
Link to article, published on September 22, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Saturday will mark the very first time Illini Football will host a tailgate recycling event with the “Zero Waste Tailgate.”
First-Ever Illini Football Tailgate Recycling Event
Sep 19, 2023 | 10:12 am
New orange and blue recycling boxes and a green dumpster will be available for fans near Memorial Stadium
Link to article, released on September 24, 2023
As guests returned to Memorial Stadium this afternoon for u of i's home game against florida atlantic university, Facilities and Services Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pushed for a cleaner environment with the help of fans.
From: Hulse, Daphne Lauren
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 8:51 AM
To: Etchison, Thurman B <etchisn@illinois.edu>
Subject: Welcome Celebration recycling update
Hi Thurman,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz1SnHq64XY and now featured on the Fighting Ilini, Fighting Waste Project Page.
On July 24, 2023 UIUC sustainability representatives met and discussed the following:
Attendance: Bryan Johnson, Pete Varney, Julie Wurth, Steve Breitwieser, Marty Kaufmann, Daphne Hulse
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Attendance: Jake Slager, Shawn Patterson, Thurman Etchison, Jen Fraterrigo, Steve Breitwieser, Travis Tate, Shreya Mahajan, Daphne Hulse
Coke Updates:
On June 26, UIUC sustainability representatives met to discuss the following:
Attendance: Shawn Patterson, Marty Kaufmann, Thurman Etchison, Bryan Johnson, Shreya Mahajan, Naveen Reddy, Daphne Hulse
Tailgating / Welcome Week
Coca-Cola ordered 20 recycling bins (metal frame)
Cost will come from the wraps, Jake gathering a quote
On June 12, UIUC sustainability representatives met to discuss the following:
Attendance: Shreya Mahajan, Thurman Etchison, Marty Kaufmann, Julie Wurth, Steve Breitwieser, Jen Fraterrigo, Bryan Johnson, Daphne Hulse
In progress: iCAP Zero Waste Recommendations
On June 1, 2023 UIUC representatives and Coca-Cola met to discuss the following:
Attendance: Naveen Baarla, Jen Fraterrigo, Jake Slager, Marty Kaufmann, Shreya Mahajan, Sarah Carten, Travis Tate
Recycling Value Assessment - Tour
UIUC recognized as a best in class MRF
Upcoming events:
On April 10, 2023 Jennifer Fraterrigo sen the following email:
Dear Mr. Whitman and Tim,
The Zero Waste iCAP Team submitted ZW010: Tailgate Recycling to the iWG on March 22, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the iWG transmitted the approved recommendation to the DIA and F&S leaders, Josh Whitman and Ehab Kamarah.
Following is the response from DIA:
Jennifer,
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) approves the recommendation to formally join the Green Sports Alliance at the $2,500 Premier Membership level. Assistant Athletic Director Tim Knox will be responsible for coordinating the implementation for DIA.
Josh
On May 1, UIUC sustainability representatives met and discussed the following:
Attendance: Julie Wurth, Marty Kaufmann, Shawn Patterson, Thurman Etchison, Bryan Johnson, Steve Breitwieser, Jen Fraterrigo, Daphne Hulse
Agenda:
External meeting with Coca-Cola canceled last week
Daphne to meet with Jake Slager Wednesday to discuss:
That is my vote as well.
My boss approved the Green Sports Alliance membership as well as a plan for recycling in our tailgate lots. A couple of “wins” I wanted to share.
