| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.18 |
| Liaison | Weston Dripps |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2024 |
Amherst College
OP-11: Materials Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Weston
Dripps Director of Sustainability Sustainability |
Criteria
11.1 Surplus and reuse programs
An institution earns 1 point for this indicator when it has A) a surplus program through which institution-owned items that are no longer needed are stored for eventual sale, donation, or reuse, and B) a reuse program through which employees and/or students can donate personal items for redistribution. Partial points are available and earned as outlined in the Technical Manual.
Measurement
Report on current programs and practices.
11.2 Single-use disposable plastics program
An institution earns 1 point for this indicator when it A) has or participates in a composting program that accepts compostable alternatives to single-use disposable plastic, B) has or participates in a reusable container program designed to reduce the use of single-use disposable plastic, C) has eliminated the on-site use of at least one form of single-use disposable plastic, and D) has eliminated the on-site sales and distribution of all single-use disposable plastic food containers, utensils, and beverage cups. Partial points are available and earned as outlined in the Technical Manual.
Measurement
Report on current programs, policies, and practices. Policies and directives adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g., government or the university system) may count for this indicator as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
11.3 Electronic waste management
An institution earns the maximum of 1 point for this indicator when it has or participates in a program designed to collect electronic waste (e-waste) from A) employees and B) students, and C) uses an e-waste recycler that is certified to a qualifying standard. Partial points are available and earned as outlined in the Technical Manual.
Measurement
Report on current programs and practices.
11.4 Hazardous waste management and disclosure
An institution earns 1 point when it A) has a hazardous waste management program or protocol that includes measures to minimize or reduce the use of hazardous materials and B) publishes information about the types of hazardous waste it generates and how they are disposed of, recycled, and/or prepared for reuse. Partial points are available and earned as outlined in the Technical Manual.
Measurement
Report on current programs and practices.
Applicability
Applicable to all institutions.
Scoring
Measurement
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