| Overall Rating | Reporter |
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| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Tatiana Molina Velásquez |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Universidad CES
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Tatiana
Molina Jefe sostenibilidad Sostenibilidad |
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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:
The laboratories have good practices inside where they seek to reduce the generation of hazardous waste.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
In the case of RESPEL hazardous waste, we had an increase of 13,792 Kg (63%) associated with new projects carried out by the university, which generated the vast majority of hazardous waste. The RESPEL that are generated at the CES University and each of its branches are managed with the company Biológico y Contaminados SAS ESP, among the deactivation methods are deactivation with moist heat for biosanitary waste, incineration for sharps waste, of animals and pathology. In the case of chemical residues, deactivation methods include: incineration, bioremediation, neutralization; among others. This company has the endorsement of the Environmental Authority for the treatment of hazardous waste.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
No accident has occurred
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
The purchasing area of the university is in charge of controlling the inventory of laboratory products
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:
The LITO company is in charge of receiving the electronic waste, LITO receives the material, disassembles it and reuses the useful parts. The company has a social sense and promotes the delivery of waste to generate a positive impact on vulnerable communities.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
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