| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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| Overall Score | 77.06 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | June 22, 2021 |
Furman University
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Laura
Bain Associate Director of Sustainability Assessment David E. Shi Center for Sustainability |
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Part 1. Hazardous waste minimization and disposal
Yes
A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Part of the hazardous waste management program of Furman University (managed by the Risk Management department) is a waste minimization program with the goal of reducing the use and ultimate disposal of hazardous materials. This goal is achieved by both substituting for less hazardous chemicals and use of micro-scale techniques in the laboratory setting.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
The hazardous waste management program at Furman University is managed by the Risk Management Department. The program is designed to coordinate the collection, classification, analysis, labeling, packing, and shipping of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste chemicals generated at the University. This also includes the management of universal waste such as batteries and mercury-containing lamps to include collection and disposal.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
None.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
The Chemistry department has a shared inventory file that lists the chemical inventories of the general stockroom and the private research labs. We always check that list before ordering (or reordering) chemicals. We also send out a notice if we are disposing of a chemical to see if anyone in the department can use it.
Part 2. Electronic waste diversion
Yes
Does the institution have or participate in a program to responsibly recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students?:
Yes
If yes to either of the above, provide:
Furman recycles, reuses, or refurbishes electronic waste generated by the institution. All computer-related waste generated by the institution is first examined by Computing and Information Services to determine if reuse or refurbishment is possible. If reuse or refurbishment is not possible, the material is recycled by Smart Metals Recycling or resold.
Students and employees may recycle personal e-waste, including cell phones, computers, batteries, and printer ink cartridges, at a designated drop-off location in the Student Center.
Students and employees may recycle personal e-waste, including cell phones, computers, batteries, and printer ink cartridges, at a designated drop-off location in the Student Center.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
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