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  2. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

    Associated Project(s): 
    Big Ten & Friends Sustainability

    Hi Jen & Morgan,


    At the BTAF sustainability network meeting this morning, MSU highlighted the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, oriented around the 17 UN SDGs. SDG 11, “sustainable cities and communities,” ranks universities by their sustainable impact. MSU ranked #14 in the world. To be included in these rankings the universities must apply. We had not heard of this before and thought that this might be something worth pursuing, perhaps appropriate for Meredith’s successor.

     

    Thank you!
    Daphne

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    Interesting. I took a brief look – it seems universities can be ranked across any of the 17 SDGs. Rankings are based on research, teaching, and campus and local actions. I can talk this over with Madhu but I don’t see why we would not want to participate in the rankings, aside from the effort required to gather and submit data. From what I could determine, there is no fee to participate.

     

    Thanks,

    Jen

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  3. Meeting with Adam Bleakney: Discussion on Campus Bike Plan and ADA Compliance for Bike Paths on Campus

    Associated Project(s): 
    2024 Campus Bike Plan

    On 07/10/2023 Sarthak and Hrushikesh had a meeting with Adam Bleakney (Disability Sports Coach at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

    Meeting Notes:

    - Introduced Adam about the Campus Bike Plan

    - His Suggestions:

    - The Athletes take mainly two routes for training, primary route starting from Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) to Stadium Dr, S 1st St, E Peabody, S 4th St, St Marys Rd, S Oak St, W Kirby Ave and back to S 1st St forming a Loop/ Circuit. Thus, maintenance of this circuit is vital.

    - Secondary route consists of E Peabody, S 6th St, E Pennsylvania Ave, Race St

    - Preferred to have street level bike lane.

    - Usual speed of the athletes is 10-20 mph/hr.

    - Connection with Oak St has been a concern.

     

  6. Pedal The Preserves: Champaign County Forest Preserve District

    Associated Project(s): 
    Community Bicycle Events and Rides

    PEDAL THE PRESERVES

    KICKAPOO RAIL TRAIL, HOMER LAKE FOREST PRESERVE, MIDDLE FORK RIVER FOREST PRESERVE

    SATURDAY & SUNDAY AUGUST 19-20, 2023!

    Join us for a 65- to 80(+) mile loop route that includes four different Champaign County Forest Preserve properties, or a 20- to 25-mile loop route that includes three different Champaign County Forest Preserve properties, or a 2- to 12-mile choose-your-distance ride, all on the east side of Champaign County.

    These rides start and finish at Meier Field in St. Joseph, IL, with plenty of parking available. All routes will explore the Kickapoo Rail Trail, and the 20+ mile rides will visit Hidden Acres Park and Homer Lake Forest Preserve.

    Those who ride 65 miles or more, including participants who camp, will also enjoy Middle Fork River Forest Preserve properties before returning to the KRT in St. Joe.

    Check in is between 7 and 9 am, depending on which route you choose. Register online before August 16th: https://www.bikereg.com/6l0l6

    For more information contact Jen Gravley: jengravleydvm@gmail.com

    Attached Files: 

  7. Meeting with Jake

    Associated Project(s): 
    2024 Campus Bike Plan
    Campus Bike Center

    Sarthak and Hrushikesh had a meeting with Jake about improvements in the resources available on campus for bicycle and pedestrian friendly access.

    Notes from Meeting:

    - Total 9 Bike Repair Stations, including 5 new Locations namely Grainger Library, Foellinger Auditorium, Smith Hall, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and  Loomis Laboratory Of Physics

    - Giveaways/Incentives for students that visit the Campus Bike Center or during any event related to Bicycles.

    - Events such as Learn to Ride, Light the Night, Bike Classes (Fix a Flat), 

    - October can have a few events as it is the month of Sustainability.

    Discussion on Bike Plan 2024

    - Bike Audit (can be held in Fall): 

    The Audit will cover: 1) Connection of Bike Network within the Campus and the Community

                                     2) Condition Assessment of Bike paths and lanes

                                     3) Bike Racks (Only with Campus Limit)

     

  9. Eco-Visio Overview

    Associated Project(s): 
    Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts

    Sarthak gave an overview of Eco-Visio to Hrushikesh on 07/05/2023, to accommodate future count procuring tasks. We went through different options of data that can be collected for analyzing purposes.

  10. Water bottle map updated to increase clarity on types of filler stations on campus

    Associated Project(s): 
    Drinking Water Survey
    Reduce Single-Use Plastics

    From: Mancuso, Anthony D <tmancuso@illinois.edu>
    Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 7:05 AM
    To: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
    Cc: Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>
    Subject: Re: Updated water filler station map

     

    We ALSO will have it up on our be orange go green page, which still awaits some edits from Jen.

    Thanks.

     

    T

     

     

    Sent from my iPhone

     

    On Jul 6, 2023, at 10:01 AM, Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu> wrote:

    

    Yes, we’ll get this up! It will likely go on the zero waste page, which we are in the process of revamping.

     

    Thank you,
    Daphne

     

    From: Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>
    Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:14 AM
    To: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>; Mancuso, Anthony D <tmancuso@illinois.edu>
    Subject: RE: Updated water filler station map

     

    I think that looks great. I’m assuming F&S will post the map on their website. Can you send the URL?

     

    Thanks!

     

    Jen

     

    From: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
    Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 8:27 AM
    To: Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>; Mancuso, Anthony D <tmancuso@illinois.edu>
    Subject: RE: Updated water filler station map

     

    Please see the attachment for the new map with the incorporated changes.

     

    Thank you,
    Daphne

     

    From: Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>
    Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 10:56 AM
    To: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>; Mancuso, Anthony D <tmancuso@illinois.edu>
    Subject: RE: Updated water filler station map

     

    I agree with Tony about the striped shading. I also suggest we:

    1. change the title to “Locations of Campus Hydration Stations” to be consistent across platforms
    2. change “# of simple…” to “# of stations equipped with glass filler”
    3. change “# of fancy…” to “# of stations equipped with bottle filler”

     

    Thanks,

    Jen

     

    From: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
    Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 9:43 AM
    To: Mancuso, Anthony D <tmancuso@illinois.edu>; Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>
    Subject: RE: Updated water filler station map

     

    Thanks, Tony, I’ll send this for feedback! Jen – any other changes you think need to be made?

     

    Thank you,
    Daphne

     

    From: Mancuso, Anthony D <tmancuso@illinois.edu>
    Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 3:26 PM
    To: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>; Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>
    Subject: Re: Updated water filler station map

     

    I have a problem with the legend. Numbers in the blue and orange dots represent?? Striped shading in the legend box also does not match the striped shading in the map (needs to be lighter).

     

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    TONY MANCUSO
    Communications and Public Affairs Director
     
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE)

    Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI)
    1101 W. Peabody, Suite 356 (NSRC) | M/C 635
    Urbana, IL 61801
    217.300.3546 | tmancuso@illinois.edu
    www.sustainability.illinois.edu | cabbi.bio
     

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    Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act any written communication to or from university employees regarding university business is a public record and may be subject to public disclosure. 

     

    Please consider the environment before printing out an email. Thank you!

     

     

    From: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
    Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 3:14 PM
    To: Fraterrigo, Jennifer M <jmf@illinois.edu>
    Cc: Mancuso, Anthony D <tmancuso@illinois.edu>
    Subject: Updated water filler station map

    Hi Jen,

     

    Updated map with photos is attached – thoughts?

     

    Thank you,
    Daphne

     

    Daphne Hulse (she/her)
    Zero Waste Coordinator
    Facilities & Services | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    +1 (217) 333-7550 | dlhulse2@illinois.edu
     

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  11. Met with Habitat for Humanity ReStore

    Associated Project(s): 
    Dump and Run

    On July 7, 2023, Daphne Hulse met with Habitat for Humanity ReStore Director Chad Hoffman and Executive Director Brandon Fischer to discuss participating in the 2024 collection event.

    • Daphne gave a brief overview of the history, and how the operations worked for the 2023 event
      • 8 undergraduate hall locations
      • All locations were shared between Goodwill and Salt & Light, so that hard items and soft items could be separated
      • Daphne indicated the desire to eliminate the "sharing" of containers and to instead have non-profts operate by locations, gathering all that is dropped off
    • Habitat for Humanity does not take any of the soft items listed: clothing, bedding, linens, shoes
      • Suggested that Salt & Light or Goodwill could pick up the soft items left at these locations
    • Would like furniture
      • Agree that it aligns better to target locations which would have furniture, more likely (family and graduate housing)
      • Do not want any damaged furniture
    • Closed Sundays and Mondays, so could not pick up on these days

  13. Campus Sustainability Funds to Support Cover Crops

    Associated Project(s): 
    Cover Crops on South Farms
    Funding for Sustainability

    The following is an email conversation between Adam Davis, Morgan White, and Jen Fraterrigo.

    On June 29, 2023 Adam sent the following email:

    Good morning, Jen and Morgan

    The REC staff has asked me whether there will be any Campus Sustainability funds to support cover crops this year? I’m wondering whether last year’s request was considered and approved? We would like to increase the acres of Crop Sciences research ground that’s in cover crops, and could use some financial support in purchasing more cover crop seed.

    Thanks,

    Adam

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    Hi Adam,

    When would funding need to be available?

    Thanks!

    Morgan

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    The sooner the better—we need to purchase more cover crop seed, which will take 3-4 weeks for delivery. Planting would happen towards the end of September, so funds by early to mid-August would be important to get it done this year.

    Thanks,

    Adam

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    On July 7, 2023 Jen replied:

    Hi Adam,

    The Sustainability Council was supportive of increasing land planted with cover crops; however, it is not a funding body and therefore cannot support this effort financially. If the department or college cannot provide funding, I suggest applying for funding from the SSC Green Fund. Unfortunately, the timing may not work for this year.

    Happy to discuss more if it would be helpful.

    Thanks,

    Jen

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    Thanks for this suggestion, Jen. We’ll self-support the increase in seed this cycle, and put in an application to the SSC green fund for next growing season.

    Adam Davis

     

     

  14. All Sports are Water Sports

    Associated Project(s): 
    Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
    Water Conservation [ARCHIVED]
       

     

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    Play to Zero Playbook

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    1ST WATER PLAYBOOK FOR SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

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    Dear Colleagues,

    We are excited to present the first-ever Playbook on Water for Sports & Entertainment Venues. This playbook will set the stage for why water matters and how venues can become driving forces for water protection and restoration. Through sharing lessons learned and practical approaches to reduction, reclamation, reuse and replenishment; we, together, can help ensure our communities become more resilient to growing impacts from climate and other stressors.

    Access to clean and affordable water is essential to the sports industry and our collective health and well-being.... The impact to our communities and fans is critical to address. 

    It's clear that more investment, more assistance and more leadership from individuals, policymakers, businesses and increasingly from the members of the Green Sports Alliance, is needed to protect our essential water resources. Sports and entertainment venues have an opportunity to be good water stewards and lead by example.

    I hope that this playbook provides you with the inspiration, resources and examples necessary to start your own journey to ensuring water remains safe, reliable and accessible for all of our communities.

    - Roger McClendon, Executive Director of Green Sports Alliance [READ THE FULL LETTER FROM ROGER HERE]

     

     

     

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    This playbook focuses on four key strategies across drinking water, wastewater and stormwater management:

    Strategy 1: Understand your Water Baseline

    Strategy 2: Water Efficiency

    Strategy 3: Water Reuse

    Strategy 4: Water Replenishment & Ecosystem Stewardship

    Each strategy provides a baseline knowledge and resources for you to further explore the concepts presented and a corresponding Green Sports Alliance member case study designed to share lessons learned, best practices and tips for your future success.

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    YOUR WATER JOURNEY: FIVE STEPS FOR STARTING AND PROGRESSING ON YOUR PATH TO WATER STEWARDSHIP

    #1 Commit ➡️ #2 Learn ➡️ #3 Plan ➡️ #4 Three E's ➡️ #5 Celebrate 🎉

     

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    Thank you to our Playbook Contributors!

    Dune Ives, Lead Author | CEO of Movements That Matter and GSA Board Member

    Green Sports Alliance Corporate Members | Stantec and Xylem, Inc.

    A special thanks to our Water Playbook Editorial Board Members, Green Sports Alliance Leadership/Staff and our Graphic Design/Copy Editing Team! 

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  16. City of Champaign approves new bin location at Psychology Building

    Associated Project(s): 
    Outdoor Recycling Bin Update

    From: Marchello Graddy <marchello.graddy@champaignil.gov>
    Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2023 12:49 PM
    To: DeLorenzo, Stacey <sdeloren@illinois.edu>; Harman Jordan <Harman.Jordan@champaignil.gov>
    Cc: White, Morgan <mbwhite@illinois.edu>
    Subject: RE: [Needs approval] outdoor dual bin installation at Psychology Building

     

    Stacey,

    I’ve looked into this and there is no issue with you replacing the existing concrete can.  Please just minimize its encroachment into the walking path.

     

    Thanks,

    Marchello

     

    From: Hulse, Daphne Lauren
    Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 10:31 AM
    To: White, Morgan <mbwhite@illinois.edu>
    Subject: [Needs approval] outdoor dual bin installation at Psychology Building

     

    Hi Morgan,

     

    You and Brent approved a dual bin installation site at 6th St and Daniel, near the Psychology Building. The new dual bin would face west and be located up against the building on existing concrete. Could we receive confirmation from the City of Champaign that this location is okay?

     

    Thank you,
    Daphne

  17. Can Liner right sizing

    Associated Project(s): 
    Green Cleaning Products and Practices

    From: Varney, Pete <pvarney@illinois.edu>
    Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 11:49 AM
    To: Hansen, Zach <ZHansen@na.com>; Wallner, Molly <MWallner@na.com>; Sinn, Macie <sinn1@illinois.edu>
    Cc: Hulse, Daphne Lauren <dlhulse2@illinois.edu>
    Subject: FW: One Does Not Simply...Choose a Product Willy Nilly Every Time  

     

    Great timing…Can Liners!

    Right sizing needs to be on the sooner rather than later list.

     

    Thank you,

    Pete

    (217) 333-7583

  18. Status Update

    Associated Project(s): 
    Geothermal at the Campus Instructional Facility (CIF)

    The following is an email conversation between Morgan White, Ahmed Hassan, and Johnathan Hasselbring.

    On Jul 6, 2023 Morgan sent the following:

    Hi Ahmed,

    Thanks for sending another email!  I meant to get back to you earlier, so thanks for the additional note.

    Jon, can you provide information to Ahmed about the current status of the geothermal system at CIF, or connect him with the appropriate people?

    Ahmed, please use this info to request the energy data access:

    The Energy Billing System (EBS) is a web-based software application that offers utility cost and consumption by month, building, and meter. It allows users to view current and historic information, compare buildings, and see trends over time. It requires Blue-Stem authorization and users must request access from F&S.

    Thanks!

    Morgan

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    Dear Morgan, 

    Thank you very much for the prompt response. Your contribution is highly appreciated. 

    Best Regards 

    Ahmed 

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    Hi Ahmed,

    The geothermal system is in operation and coupled with a heat recovery chiller and radiant heating panels.

    Geothermal provides about 75% of the heating and cooling needs for the building, with the heat recovery chiller and radiant panels supplementing the remaining 25%.

    Please let me know what questions you might have, and I will gladly connect you with more members of the team.

    Thanks,

    Jon

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