| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85.42 |
| Liaison | Lisa Kilgore |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2021 |
Cornell University
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Ellen
Sweet Laboratory Specialist Environmental Health & Safety |
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:
In collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety, The Cornell Green Labs Certification Program aims to assist and educate lab users in Lab Energy Conservation, Green Chemistry, Solid Waste Management, Purchasing and Community Engagement. Labs at Cornell are the most heavily used and intensive space to manage on campus. The Cornell Green Lab Certification program supports Chemical Safety and the Cornell University Climate Action Plan through the evaluation and implementation of resource conservation practices within labs.
Cornell's policies on each initiative are indicated in the links below:
-Energy conservation and efficiency: https://cornell.app.box.com/v/energyconservation
-Water conservation and efficiency: https://ccss.dnr.cals.cornell.edu/publications/environmental-management/water-resources-management-and-policy/
-Chemical use and disposal: https://cornell.app.box.com/v/greenchemistrylabguide1
-Materials management: https://cornell.app.box.com/v/labequipmentguide
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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