The sustainability unit within the Office of Planning, Sustainability and Project Management sets forth the university’s sustainability goals outlined in the UIC Climate Commitments and executed via the Climate Action Implementation Plan under the guidance of the Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability and Energy. Quick Links Heading link Copy link Climate Action Implementation Plan The CAIP is a refined cost-effective portfolio of solutions to be implemented by 2028 Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability & Energy The CCSE develops strategies to institutionalize the sustainability goals and supports planning and provides data. Recycling and Waste Management One of the Signature Services our unit provides to the university that benefits the campus community. Arthington Mall Plaza UIC's newest sustainable green infrastructure project features over 10,000 square feet of rain gardens and native plants Green Building and Campus Sustainability Standards A Signature Service our unit provides to the university that benefits the campus community. signature programs Heading link Copy link Sustainability Fee Funding for small, short-term projects to help to subsidize long-term projects on campus. Any UIC Student can apply! Tree Campus USA Learn how we promote effective tree and landscape management, campus community involvement, and nature connectivity. Sustainability Internship Program (SIP) Hands-on learning experience for UIC undergrad students in Spring for credit and paid in Summer. Staff can be Mentors! Bike Friendly University It's easy to bike around UIC with racks at every building, fix-it stations throughout and showers available to everyone. Energy Conscious Campus UIC is reducing its energy waste one step at a time with renewables, retrofits, and using SMART meters. Bee Campus USA UIC was the first official Bee Campus USA in Illinois and take a stand on the importance of pollinators on campus. EcoVolunteers Volunteering on campus is a great way to learn more about sustainability, as well as to market yourself. EcoReps EcoReps help facilitate communication from the CCSE via the Office of Sustainability to their respective units. Guest Sustainability Speaking Fill out the form to request someone from the Office of Sustainability come talk to your next class, event, or meeting. Green Campus Tour Discover various aspects of sustainability through this self-guided walking tour of the east side of campus. AASHE STARS UIC earned Silver level recognition in 2018 and we strive to achieve Gold. News Heading link Copy link PSPM Sustainability Team Annual Report 2021 Monday, November 29, 2021 UIC Labs Compete in the 2021 International Freezer Challenge for the 5th time Monday, October 18, 2021 In January 2021, non-profit organizations, International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and My Green Lab, have partnered together for the fifth year in a row to run the 2021 International Laboratory Freezer Challenge, a cold storage competition… Native Plant Garden Weeding Event Tuesday, June 15, 2021 On a gorgeous sunny May morning, the Office of Planning, Sustainability and Project Management (PSPM) organized a Native Prairie Garden Hands-On Maintenance Workday event to educate UIC faculty and staff about native garden… PSPM Partners with UIC Latino Cultural Center to Launch Seed Library Crowdfunding Campaign Monday, April 12, 2021 In 2015, UIC Heritage Garden students used a carry-on sized suitcase to design and build a mobile seed library. This lime green suitcase full of seeds has since sprouted into a tool kit… UIC Students Collect Most Food for Homeless of any Campus Nationwide Tuesday, January 5, 2021 In the Fall of 2020, volunteers with UIC’s Food Recovery Network (FRN) chapter collected 7,589 pounds of food and donated it to area homeless shelters. UIC has been recognized for the achievement of… PSPM Sustainability Team Annual Report 2020 Monday, November 30, 2020 This year, the Office of Sustainability grew because we were combined into the Office of Planning, Sustainability, and Project Management (PSPM) under the direction of Dave Taeyaerts, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Planning, Sustainability, and… More Sustainability Recognition in UIC Today Heading link Copy link Earth Day 2020 April 22, 2020. Letter from the Chancellor. Virtual Earth Day events promote ‘Plastic-Free UIC April 14, 2020. UIC receives UNA Global Goal Award November 5, 2019. UIC was recognized for its leadership in climate action from the United Nations Association. Volunteers help keep campus clean May 31, 2019. VCAS Employees help clean the campus and divert recyclables from the landfill. UIC wins Emerald Award for sustainability plan May 3, 2019. UIC won a 2019 Emerald Award for Organizational Leadership from the Illinois Green Alliance for the CAIP. A call for public transit support April 29, 2019. Cynthia Klein-Banai speaks on the importance of public transportation April 25 at Union Station. UIC earns national recognition for sustainability September 25, 2018. UIC has been recognized for its sustainability efforts with several recent acknowledgements. UIC named Green Ribbon School Award May 16, 2018. UIC wins U.S. Dept. of Education sustainability award. Taking action to enhance sustainability April 21, 2018. Sustainability presented UIC’s progress and goals to improve environmental performance. U of I leaders sign letter supporting energy January 24, 2017. UofI system leaders send a letter to the White House to accelerate progress to a clean energy future. UIC lauded for sustainability efforts January 17, 2017. UIC accepts the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award. Climate Commitments April 12, 2016. Chancellor Amiridis announced four climate commitments that confront the challenges of climate change. UIC earns silver rating for sustainability November 4, 2014. UIC was rated “silver” by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. UIC wins state award for sustainability December 10, 2013. UIC was one of 27 institutions across the state to receive a Governor’s Sustainability Award.
