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  1. Theme: Energy
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  2. Theme: Transportation
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  3. Theme: Land and Water
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  4. Theme: Zero Waste
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  5. Theme: Resilience
    Resilience
  6. Theme: Reporting Progress
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  7. Theme: Engagement
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  • Students taking NRES 285: Student iCAP use the collaboratory to discuss objectives and goals of the upcoming iCAP 2020.
    iSEE Collaboratory
  • Two signs are displayed above a light switch; Sign 1: "Student Sustainability Committee funding provided new occupancy sensors in this room which reduce costs for lighting and air conditioning. Thank you!"; Sign 2: "Student Sustainability Committee Funding provided new LED lighting in this room. Thank you!"
    Student Sustainability Committee (SSC)
  • Restoration plots provide a number of ecosystem services, such as supporting pollinator health and increased carbon sequestration potential.
    Benefits of a Large-Scale Prairie Experiment
  • Researchers prepare seed mixes to establish pollinator habitat restoration plots on formerly farmed land at the Phillips Tract Research Area.
    Benefits of a Large-Scale Prairie Experiment
  • Researchers deploy tents in the Pollinator Habitat Restoration Experiment plots to sample for ground-nesting bees
    Benefits of a Large-Scale Prairie Experiment
  • Green Sports Alliance Logo
    Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
  • 2005 first-ever in-use assessment of commercial truck efficiency, 2006 first excellence awards to recognize best 1-2% for efficiency and emissions, 2007 most energy-efficient new tractors and trailers, 2008 sets the stage for SmartWay replication globally, 2010 introduction of new assessment tools, 2012 cross-border program for Canada and U.S., 2013 first-ever data management guide for transportation supply chains and SmartWay used as model for global replication...
    EPA SmartWay Affiliate
  • Outdoor Bins at southeast corner of Oak & Kirby, by E-14 shuttle parking lot; first in large set to be installed during summer 2021
    Outdoor Recycling Bin Update
  • Volunteers in action planting native species at the new National Soybean Research Center pollinator garden..
    Compost at National Soybean Research Center (NSRC)
  • Group photo of the smiling volunteers after planting the pollinator garden.
    Compost at National Soybean Research Center (NSRC)
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Implementation. Where we've been: 2 RLFs established to fund conservation projects, currently totaling over $5M (2011, 2012); $1/student semesterly fee established to support bicycle infrastructure needs (2017); Staffing for sustainability evolved from isolated positions to cross-functional teams. Where we’re going: Commit to a Sustainable Investing Policy by FY24; Fully divest from fossil fuel companies by FY25; Integrate iCAP in next campus Strategic Plan
    Funding for Sustainability
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Implementation. Where we've been: 2 RLFs established to fund conservation projects, currently totaling over $5M (2011, 2012); $1/student semesterly fee established to support bicycle infrastructure needs (2017); Staffing for sustainability evolved from isolated positions to cross-functional teams. Where we’re going: Commit to a Sustainable Investing Policy by FY24; Fully divest from fossil fuel companies by FY25; Integrate iCAP in next campus Strategic Plan
    Apply for Recognition
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Zero Waste. Where we've been: F&S started program to meet campus’s goal of zero waste (2019); Funding approved to replace campus trash bins with 130 dual trash & recycling bins (2020); Educational tours of Waste Transfer Station have increased engagement. Where we’re going: Reduce landfilled waste to 4,544 tons or less, a decrease of at least 10% by FY24; Establish green cleaning program by FY24; Increase Housing’s use of local food to 35% by FY30.
    Zero Waste iCAP Team
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Resilience. Where we've been: Chancellor Jones & mayors of Champaign & Urbana signed proclamation affirming commitment to community resilience (2018); Resilience SWATeam formed (2019); Community slowed spread of COVID-19 &  supported vulnerable residents (2020). Where we’re going: Establish local carbon offsets program by FY24; Develop urban biodiversity master plan for Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, & campus by FY24; Publicize environmental justice plan by FY24
    Resilience iCAP Team
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Zero Waste. Where we've been: iSEE launched “Campus as a Living Laboratory” to engage researchers with iCAP (2018); 6th annual iSEE Congress discussed environmental activism (2019); iSEE published version of Certified Green Office Program (2020). Where we’re going: Join Green Sports Alliance by FY21; Increase certifications issued through Certified Greener Campus Program 20% yearly from FY20-24; Support youth sustainability programs.
    Engagement iCAP Team
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Zero Waste. Where we've been: F&S started upgrade program to meet campus’s goal of zero waste (2019); Funding approved to replace campus trash bins with 130 dual trash and recycling bins (2020); Educational tours of Waste Transfer Station have increased engagement. Where we’re going: Reduce landfilled waste to 4,544 tons or less, a decrease of at least 10% by FY24; Establish green cleaning program by FY24; Increase Housing’s use of local food to 35% by FY30
    Land and Water iCAP Team
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Transportation. Where we've been: U of I earned Silver designation as Bicycle Friendly University (2019); Staffed full-time equivalent of 3 employees for sustainable transportation (2019); UI Ride unveiled (2019). Where we’re going: Establish an Electric Vehicle Task force to support electric vehicle use on and off campus by FY22; Reduce net air travel emissions by 50% by FY24; Establish telecommuting policies for campus by FY24
    Transportation iCAP Team
  •  Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 Chapter Summary: Energy. Where we've been: 10-year PPA with Rail Splitter Wind Farm for 25,000 MWh/year (2016); 198 kW biomass boiler installed at Illinois Energy Farm (2017); Solar Farm 2.0, which will produce 20,000 MWh/year, construction approved (2019). Where we're going: Develop comprehensive plan to meet FY50 net-zero GHG goal by FY24, Reduce energy use intensity from FY08 baseline by 45% by FY30; Use clean energy sources for 15% of campus’s demand by FY30
    Energy iCAP Team
  • Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 chapter summary: Education. Where we've been: undergrad certificate in Environmental Writing created (2017); Education SWATeam formed (2019); Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Fellows Program enrolled 56 students (2020). Where we're going: partner with Career Center to help students explore careers related to sustainability by FY22; offer graduate certificate in sustainability by FY24; establish online sustainability course catalog.
    Education iCAP Team
  • six circular meters are displayed including: Electric (Grid): 6,832 kW; Water (Domestic): 34 gpm; District CHW: 5.6 MMBTU/hr; District Steam: 24.5 MMBTU/hr; Bldg. Energy (Now): 53.4, 6.7% above the average of the last 30 days; and Bldg. Energy (Last 24 hrs): 41.2, 4.2% above the average daily energy use last year.
    Energy Dashboard Project
  • Karma Trade
  • workers pass in front of tent, front loader, and large pile of mulch
    Red Oak Rain Garden
  • two students dig in soil near green plants
    Burrill/ Morrill Walkway
  • a student leans over the plants, while three stand nearby
    Burrill/ Morrill Walkway
  • two poles with small solar panels hold orange NexTracker boxes in front of solar array rows
    Solar Farm 2.0
  • close up view of tracking device on single row of solar panels
    Solar Farm 2.0
  • short green ground cover under solar panels
    Solar Farm 2.0
  • a close up view of rows and rows of black solar panels above green grass
    Solar Farm 2.0
  • three people pose in front of rows of tracking solar panels
    Solar Farm 2.0
  • three people look at inside of networking box at solar farm
    Solar Farm 2.0

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