Project Title: Green Lunchroom Challenge Sectors: K-12 schools (primary original sector targeted), Higher Education, Institutions (any with on-site food service) Location: Illinois (primary focus); United States (Beyond IL) Services: Implementation Assistance, Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Stakeholder Engagement, Waste Characterization Background: According to a 2012 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council, food production represented 10 percent […]
Category: Institutions
Chicago Zoological Society Recycling and Waste Reduction Opportunity Assessment
Project Title: Chicago Zoological Society Recycling and Waste Reduction Opportunity Assessment Sectors: Zoos, Aquaria, and Museums; Parks and Recreation Location: Chicago, IL Services: Waste Characterization Study, Fostering Sustainable Behavior Background: The Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) has been committed to inspiring conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature since the gates opened at Brookfield […]
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Illinois Farm to Food Bank Feasibility Study & Pilot Projects
Project Title: Illinois Farm to Food Bank Feasibility Study & Pilot Projects Sectors: Non-profits, Hunger Relief Agencies, Agriculture Location: Illinois, Statewide Services: Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Implementation Assistance, Resilient Solutions, Stakeholder Engagement, Supply Chain Sustainability, Sustainability Planning, Waste Management Background: In early 2020, staff from Feeding Illinois and the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) began discussions related […]
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Waste Transfer Station Data Management and Tracking System
Project Title: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Waste Transfer Station Data Management and Tracking System Sector: Higher Education Location: Champaign-Urbana, IL Services: Implementation Assistance, Process Optimization, Resilient Solutions, Waste Characterization/Reduction/Management Background: Members of the ISTC Technical Assistance Program (TAP) zero waste team were engaged by the University of Illinois Facilities and Services (F&S) to better […]