Browse Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) by Title

  • The ICORE Project: A Model Technical Assistance Program for Underserved Regions 
    Marsch, Dan; Springman, Mike (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2013-11)
    The Illinois Conservation of Resources and Energy (ICORE) project strives to achieve measurable energy and water conservation improvements among Illinois’ small, rural communities and businesses, focusing primarily on ...

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  • ICORE3: Illinois Conservation of Resources -- Economy, Energy, and Environment 
    Marsch, Dan; Springman, Mike (Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2017)
    In 2008, the ICORE3 project was initiated by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. ICORE3 has a proven record of achieving significant energy and water ...

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  • The Idea Store: Lessons in Creative Reuse 
    Morgan, Carol Jo (2020-10-08)
    Carol Jo Morgan, MSW, MS - co-founder of The Idea Store Abstract: The Idea Store celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall, proving that creative reuse efforts can garner solid community support. We’ve learned, through ...

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  • Identification of the Sediment-Associated Contaminants in the Illinois River Complex using Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE) 
    Mehler, W. Tyler; Lydy, Michael J. (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2012-03)
    The difficulty of assessing risk of sediment-associated contaminant mixtures to benthic ecosystems is often attributed to understanding the bioavailable fraction of each contaminant. These issues have led to the development ...

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  • Identifying Microplastics and Associated Pollutants to Assess Contaminant Exposure to Lake Michigan Fishes 
    Zuckerman, Zachary C.; Stein, Jeffrey A.; Scott, John W.; Zheng, Wei (Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2017)
    Pollution of the aquatic environment by anthropogenic debris is globally ubiquitous. Due to its low manufacturing cost and durability, plastic production has increased by > 600% over the past four decades, with mismanaged ...

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  • Illini Gadget Garage 2017 Impact 
    (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2018)
    Infographic showing Illini Gadget Garage impact for calendar year 2017.

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  • Illini Gadget Garage [Promotional postcard] 
    (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2017-08)
    Promotional postcard for the Illini Gadget Garage

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  • Illini Gadget Garage All Time Impact 
    (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2018-03)
    Infographic showing lifetime environmental impact of the Illini Gadget Garage project.

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  • The Illini Gadget Garage and the Repair Revolution 
    Scrogum, Joy (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2017-10-19)
    Prairie Research Institute Lightning Talk presentation about the Illini Gadget Garage and why the repair movement is important.

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  • Illini Gadget Garage: Repairing and Demystifying Technology for a More Just and Sustainable World 
    (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2017)
    Poster for Prairie Research Institute Lightning Talks describing the Illini Gadget Garage project.

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  • The Illinois Coastal Management Program: Enhancing Sustainability of Illinois’ Lake Michigan Coast 
    Tecic, Diane (2014-04-04)
    Diane Tecic - Illinois Coastal Program Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Illinois Coastal Management Program was established in January 2012 as part of the National Coastal Zone Management Program, ...

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  • Illinois Conservation of Resources and Energy (ICORE): The Beginning: October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2010 
    Springman, Mike; Marsch, Dan (Champaign, IL : Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable, 2012-07-19)
    Through the Illinois Conservation of Resources and Energy (ICORE) project, the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) provides technical assistance to water and wastewater treatment facilities and businesses to ...

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  • Illinois Electronics Products Recycling Survey 
    Monte, Susan; Carroll, Bethany; Walker, Kirsten Hope; Perez, Taylor (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2015-06)
    The survey project identified barriers to proper recycling/reuse of electronic products in Illinois counties, statewide. The recycling phone survey project was conducted December 2013 through March 2014. Information was ...

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  • The Illinois Energy Roadmap: Planning for an Energy Economy of the Future 
    Lunn, Molly (2016-04-15)
    Molly Lunn - Deputy Director for Energy & Recycling, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Ms. Lunn will provide an overview of Illinois' initiative to examine the State's current energy resource ...

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  • Illinois EPA Study of Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water 
    Hornshaw, Tom; Willhite, Marcia (2008-04-25)
    Tom Hornshaw and Marcia Willhite - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Potential Approaches for Developing MCLs for Pharmaceuticals for Pharmaceuticals.

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  • Illinois EPA: Sustainability Practices for Air, Water and Land Protection 
    Dowd, Elmo (2014-03-21)
    Elmo Dowd - Associate Director, Illinois EPA. Illinois EPA is working to incorporate sustainability practices into its policies, programs and services. This presentation outlined the agency’s major program areas and ...

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  • Illinois Farm to Food Bank Feasibility Study Newsletter 
    University of Illinois. Prairie Research Institute. Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Technical Assistance Program; Feeding Illinois; Illinois Farm Bureau; Illinois Specialty Growers Association (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2021)
    Highlights on progress of the Illinois Farm to Food Bank Project Feasibility Study.

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  • Illinois Food Manufacturer: E3 Success Story 
    (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2019-04)
    In March of 2018, an assessment was completed at an Illinois food canning facility. The focus of the assessment was Economy, Energy, and Environment. The E3 assessment looked at the value stream from raw ingredient receiving ...

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  • Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award Winner: City of Galena 
    (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2015-12)
    The City of Galena, located along the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois, is known for its grand, historic downtown district, its rolling hills, and its beautiful fall colors. What most people don’t know is that ...

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  • Illinois Green Office Challenge Activities and Resources 
    (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2014)
    Archived web pages from the Activities portion of the Illinois Green Office Challenge web site. The project ran from October 2014-April 2016. Included here are activities and resources developed by ISTC staff for the Challenge.

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