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: Waste Management
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Recycling and Waste Reduction Opportunity Assessment
Project title: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Recycling and Waste Reduction Opportunity Assessment Sector: Parks and Recreation Location: Forest Preserves of Cook County, Illinois Services: Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Waste Characterization Background: In 2014, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County engaged the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to help understand […]
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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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 […]
Building a Culture of Composting in Greater Chicagoland
Food Waste Technical Assistance for Small Food Businesses Project Title: Building a Culture of Composting in Greater Chicagoland–Food Waste Technical Assistance for Small Food Businesses Sectors: Small Businesses, Grocery Stores, Caterers, Restaurants/Bars, Food Service, Retail, Hunger Relief Agencies Location: Greater Chicagoland, Illinois Services: Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Implementation Assistance, Resilient Solutions, Stakeholder Engagement, Waste Characterization Background: […]
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Loyola University Chicago: Solid Waste Characterization and Opportunity Assessment
Project Title: Loyola University Chicago: Solid Waste Characterization and Opportunity Assessment Sectors: Higher Education, Caterers, Food Service, Retail Location: Chicago, IL Services: Implementation Assistance, Stakeholder Engagement, Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Waste Characterization/Reduction/Management Background: Loyola University Chicago spans multiple campuses and hundreds of buildings in the Chicagoland area. As part of the university’s planning process towards a […]
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Florida School District Solid Waste Analysis and Reduction Planning
Project Title: Florida School District Solid Waste Analysis and Reduction Planning Sector: K-12 School District, K-12 Schools Location: Florida Services: Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Planning, Waste Reduction/Management Background: The ISTC Zero Waste team was made aware of the opportunity to assist with this project due to past partnership with McKinstry. McKinstry’s mission is […]
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Net Zero as Emissions Reduction at Wisconsin School District
Project Title: Net Zero as Emissions Reduction at Wisconsin School District Sector: K-12 School District, K-12 Schools Location: Wisconsin Services: Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Climate Resiliency, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Planning, Waste Reduction/Management Background: The ISTC Zero Waste team was made aware of the opportunity to assist with this project due to past partnership with McKinstry. McKinstry’s […]
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Illinois Materials Management & Recycling Opportunities Report
Project Title: Illinois Materials Management & Recycling Opportunities Report Sector: State Government Location: Illinois, Statewide Services: Fostering Sustainable Behavior, Pollution Prevention, Process Optimization, Stakeholder Engagement, Resilient Solutions, Sustainability Planning, Waste Reduction/Management Background: Between 2019 and 2021, the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) Technical Assistance Program provided support to the Illinois EPA (IEPA) and the statewide […]
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