| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.08 |
| Liaison | John Pumilio |
| Submission Date | July 17, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colgate University
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
John
Pumilio Director of Sustainability Sustainability Office |
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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:
Colgate's electronic waste recycling program uses Regional Computer Recycling & Recovery (RCR&R) out of Rochester, NY. RCR&R is certified for safety and proper recycling techniques/protocols. They are a zero waste facility. See their website for more information: http://www.ewaste.com/
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
Colgate has a salvage program where all Colgate-owned electronic waste (such as computers and peripheries, printers, televisions, etc.) are refurbished and re-sold or recycled properly through Regional Computer Recycling & Recovery (RCR&R) in Rochester, NY.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
All small personal electronic devices (such as phones, iPods, cords and cables, digital cameras, CDs, etc.) are collected in one of eighteen stations around campus.
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The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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