On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:

1) Follow up from April 14 Illini Lights Out;

2) Reports from success of Eco-Olympics;

3) Continued discussions on Karl’s work with ACES and other buildings;

4) Energy efficiency standard for UIUC;

5) Dr. Ximing Cai, new Associate Director for Campus Sustainability came to meet the team;

6) SWATeam next meeting time and date:  May 11th, from 3:30 to 5 pm. 

Attached are the results with the closing letter. 

The Purhcasing, Waste, and Recycling SWAT Team met to disucss topics including the ethics compliance video and battery recyling. The SWAT Team decided on three recommendations to make to the Associate Director of Campus Sustainability, Ximing Cai. These reccomendations include: 

1. Promoting the Ethics Compliance Video with a written summary

2. Implement the approved Paper Policy draft

3. Continue battery recycling on campus 

The SWAT Team also discussed efforts to increase recycling/lower the use of paper on campus. One avenue the team considered is urging RSOs to use less paper to promote their activities during Quad Day. 

Attached are the meeting minutes from the first meeting of the Joint Task-Force for Resilience held on 04/07/2017. Also attached is a copy of the slides presented by Professor Madhu Khanna.

Hello all,

Here are my updates from last week:

• I attended the PWR SWATeam meeting, during which the team decided to finalize and forward its recommendations for a CAM paper policy. I need to obtain a document showing the recommendations, as I did not see a final version of it. They also discussed comments they had provided for the Ethics Office video supporting recycling compliance. They will cc Morgan and Micah on the message containing the recommendations. The group discussed avenues to promote sustainability and the behaviors that support it at the marathon, at Quad Day, and during EOH.
• I communicated with Jessica Tran to set up a meeting regarding recycling options for Family and Graduate Housing.

Sincerely,

Marya Ryan
Zero Waste Coordinator

City of Urbana installs solar PVs, see attached files.

Discussion of upcoming joint meeting with Agriculture, Land Use, Food and Sequestration (ALUF) SWAT. Development of ideas for student projects, including georeferenced inventory for F&S, analysis of green roofs and solar panels, and phoshorus monitoring of stormwater. 

Hello all,

Here is a summary of my activity last week:

• I spoke with Joy Scrogum about the state of battery recycling on campus and thoughts for its future. Then Morgan, Micah Kenfield, and I met with Robert McKim and Clara Bosak-Schroeder, two faculty members who want to help with promoting battery recycling on campus. I provided them with a link to the Call2Recycle website, where they can purchase battery recycling boxes.
• I met with Jonathan McClintock from Kimberly Clark to learn more about the RightCycle program under which we are recycling gloves. I also stopped by an event at Krannert, where companies affiliated with Fisher Scientific were showcasing their products.
• Morgan and I spent time on Friday catching up on various recycling efforts and defining the next steps, with particular attention to communications about source separation and my assignment to map where the outdoor bins are around campus.

Sincerely,

Marya Ryan
Zero Waste Coordinator

Hey teams,

We have just 14 hours left in the competition. Have an impromptu study hour, post some pictures on FB, get more people to sign up for next year! It's never too late to make an impact.

As the competition winds down, I want to send out a couple of important reminders.

1. The goal of Eco-Olympics is behavioral change. Remember to carry the things you've learned with you!
2. If you still haven't gotten your shirt, its not too late. Just reach out to me.
3. Tomorrow is the deadline to RSVP for a leadership certificate.
4. If you had events, SEND ME YOUR ATTENDANCE SHEETS. I can't give you participation points if I don't know you had an event or I don't know how many showed up.

Thanks for all you've done teams!

Best,

Jessica Mondello
Eco-Olympics | Director

Think Globally. Act Locally.

Attached is the 2017 annual Tree Care Plan.

Attached is the Tree Campus Advisory Committee Charge letter for 2017.

Hello team members,

You have worked hard to make a difference in your hall by creating awareness and influencing behavioral change during the Eco-Olympics competition. Now it’s time for your recognition, we have worked with the Chancellor’s office to bring you Leadership Certificates for your stewardship and positive impact on campus. See the attached certificate for a preview.

Please RSVP by Monday April 17th at midnight  if you would like to add this certificate to your achievements in outstanding leadership on campus.

Thank you for an Awesome job and keep up the Great work!

Jessica Mondello

Eco-Olympics | Director

Think Globally. Act Locally

The EGEN SWATeam held another bi-weekly meeting. Topics covered include:

• Ximing Cai's [in attendance] vision for iSEE and SWATeams
• Developing a recommendation to expand UIUC solar farm.
• Developing a recommendation for another clean energy PPA
• Cost savings for geothermal systems and opportunities for implementation at solar farm and new building sites

On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:

1) Report from Karl on projects he has been working on:

   a) Enterprise Works - proposed revolving loan project.  Awaiting departmental funding of $350K to complete project. 

   b) Memorial Stadium RCx work - This appears to be getting $500K in funding.

   c) National Soybean Research space walk preview.  

2)  Discussion on LEED requirements as iCAP goal

3)   BIF lighting follow up

4)  Final planning for ILO on Friday, April 14

5)   Updates:

   a) Eco-Olympics

   b) Recommendation for ILO continuation submitted by Marian

   c) Green Labs Coordinator position

6) SWATeam next meeting time and date:  April 27th, from 3:30 to 5 pm. 

Hey everyone!

Just 5 days left! Plenty of time to make a significant change. Nugent, you're so close to Taft, catch them! Trelease and Van Doren battle for 3rd! Halls in the red, don't give up. With a group of friends, walk around the hall a couple times this week and flip lights off. Wardall turn your A/C off.

Here are some reminders:

• Take pictures of your efforts! Programs, posted fliers or energy tips, your team in your shirts, anything advertising the competition. Post them on our wall or tag us @EcoOlympicsUIUC
• Big energy suckers are A/C units, mini fridges, heating cold water, and hair driers/straighteners. Unplug your fridge, wash your clothes in cold water, and go all natural for the next week.
• We have shirts left! Let me know if you want yours!

Check out the live results, here.

Best,

Jessica Mondello

Eco-Olympics | Director

Think Globally. Act Locally.