| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.69 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Nov. 20, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Erin
Moscati Environmental Educator Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by the institution and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes
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Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes
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A brief description of steps taken to ensure that e-waste is recycled responsibly, workers’ basic safety is protected, and environmental standards are met:
UB's electronic waste recycling vendor is certied R2/RIOS, which ensures that workers' basic safety is protected, and environmental standards are met, amongst many other health, and environmental quality standards.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
When electronic waste is generated, the user submits a work order with University Moving Services for pickup. The waste is then transported to the Helm Warehouse for processing. Our electronic waste vendor then picks up waste.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
Every spring, UB holds a computer and electronics recycling event where students as well as faculty and staff can drop off electronic waste free of charge.
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The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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