Monday, April 21, 2008

Earth Day, 73 degrees, and an Introduction to the Public

To all of you,

Tomorrow is is going to be 73 degrees, Earth Day, and the introduction of the Biocubes to the public. I will be implementing four tomorrow. I need to move 4 Biocube planters (wooden frames), 4 cinder blocks, many medium sized rocks, much dirt, and 12 native plants. I could do this all myself but, Ill be tired. I am starting at 2 o'clock at the Art and Design building. From there we will be bringing our materials towards the southwest end of campus near FAR-PAR and Illini Grove. A link has been made for a campus map to show where all the cubes will be implemented (we will be implementing cubes 2-5). I am trying to get a wagon to carry our supplies and keep the idea of sustainability in action. However, if we can not find one I would like to try to keep driving down to a minimum, carpooling, smallest amount of trips. etc. Every person who participates will get a free t-shirt in the coming weeks, be entered into a raffle for prizes, and will be recognized on this blog. Now is your chance to get involved. Happy Earth Day hope to see some helping hands.

Best,
Raffaele
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What, How, Why?

What is the purpose of this project?
How is it happening?
Why should you care?

The student sustainable fund, a $5 fund that is included in each students tuition was used last year to create a solar powered roof for the School of Business. Although helpful in creating a more sustainable campus, the project does not affect or allow students to be a part of the process.

To encourage sustainable decisions and actions from the University and students, both parties must be involved in environmental causes. The Biocube Project intends for this to happen with the 20 Biocubes that have been placed around campus.

In essence it is an experiment. After all, the UIUC campus may not be ready for such projects. The Biocube Project has been implemented to see what action the University and its students take when they are encouraged to get involved. Currently the project is funded by BLUE Illinois, advised by Tony Endress, and implemented by Raffaele Stuparitz.

The project has mostly been created through the work of Raffaele Stuparitz who has designed, manufactured, and implemented every aspect of The Biocube Project (lots of work). Participation was intended to aid the project, the idea being if everyone does a small part, a big project/awareness could be created. Get involved and receive a Biocube T-shirt (american apparel, organic cotton, sweet design, super comfy).
Email 20biocubes@gmail.com and get involved!