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SSC Projects

Since 2008, the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) has funded hundreds of sustainability projects across the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. Filter and search the SSC Project listing below to learn more about the initiatives the SSC has supported.

Title Semester Year Started Status Student Led?sort descending Category Associated Project(s)
Illini Lights Out 2026 Spring 2026 Active Yes Energy
The Future of Aviation Technology Spring 2026 Active Yes Transportation and Infrastructure
LED Lighting Replacement Project Spring 2026 Active Yes Energy
Strong Towns lecture by Charles (“Chuck”) Marohn Fall 2022 Closed Yes Education and Justice
Zero Waste Woodshop Spring 2018 Closed Yes Food and Waste Zero Waste Woodshop
Project Paplet Spring 2017 Closed Yes Food and Waste
Temple Buell Hall Lighting Project Spring 2013 Closed Yes Energy TBH Lighting Project
Illini Formula Electric Spring 2017 Closed Yes Transportation and Infrastructure Illini Formula Electric
Eco Illini Supermileage G5e Vehicle Spring 2020 Closed Yes Transportation and Infrastructure
LW004 Monarchs Need Milkweed Spring 2023 Active Yes Food and Waste Increase Pollinator-Friendly Areas
Towards a Battery-Free Environment Sensing System for Urban Heat Island Identification Fall 2022 Active Yes Land, Air, and Water
Adapthaus Spring 2020 Closed Yes Energy
Membrane-based Removal of Water from Oil Fall 2019 Closed Yes Energy
Additive Manufacturing with Waste Spring 2020 Closed Yes Food and Waste
Adapthaus Fall 2019 Closed Yes Energy Illinois Solar Decathlon
Restoration of the Low Mow Area at Orchard Downs Housing Facility Fall 2019 Active Yes Land, Air, and Water Low Mow Zones, Meadow at Orchard Downs
Dietary Leafleting On Campus (General) Spring 2016 Closed Yes Education and Justice Sustainable Food Practices
Social Hack Conference Spring 2020 Closed Yes Education and Justice Design for America
College of Fine and Applied Arts IT Electric Car/LINC Fall 2012 Closed Yes Energy Increase use of EVs and other Alternative Service Vehicles
Student-led Census at Trelease Woods Spring 2018 Closed Yes Land, Air, and Water
Fume Hood Pilot Study Spring 2016 Closed Yes Energy Fume Hood Shut the Sash Campaign
Green Lab Feasibility Study (Micro Grant) Spring 2020 Closed Yes Energy
Part 6 Illini Solar Car Fall 2024 Closed Yes Transportation and Infrastructure Illini Solar Car
Solar-Powered Workstation for New Campus Recreation Green Space Spring 2023 Closed Yes Energy Solar Power on Campus
Addressing Sustainability in Research: Pipette Tip Box Spring 2024 Active Yes Food and Waste Implement Solutions for Special Recyclables

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