| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.20 |
| Liaison | Lauren Poole |
| Submission Date | Dec. 10, 2021 |
Colorado School of Mines
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Lauren
Poole Sustainability Coordinator EHS |
Does the institution have or participate in a green laboratory program?:
Does the institution’s green laboratory program address the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Energy conservation and efficiency, e.g., fume hood ("shut the sash") and freezer maintenance programs | Yes |
| Water conservation and efficiency | Yes |
| Chemical use and disposal | Yes |
| Materials management, e.g., green purchasing guidelines and recycling and reuse programs | Yes |
| Training for lab users on sustainable practices | Yes |
A brief description of the institution's green laboratory program:
One of our labs was recently certified Platinum by "My Green Labs" in California, a formal green lab certification program. The primary focus of our green labs program is around energy and waste reduction and green chemistry. We recycle nitrile gloves in most of our labs (except for bio-waste or bio-hazard labs which do not allow for recycling). We also recycle plastic pipette boxes and trays and block styrofoam used in packaging and educate lab managers about purchasing materials that can be sent back to the manufacturer or recycled (e.g., gel packs). Our Green Labs webpage gives information about where they can buy more sustainable lab supplies and how to get their lab green certified. Resources for green chemistry are provided. For recycling of lab waste, see https://www.mines.edu/sustainability/lab-waste-initiatives/
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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