| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.34 |
| Liaison | Christie-Joy Hartman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 27, 2022 |
James Madison University
IN-32: Single-Use Plastic Ban
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Abram
Kaufman Energy Conservation and Sustainability Manager Facilities Management Engineering & Sustainability |
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Has the institution banned or eliminated the on-site sales and distribution of at least one type of single-use disposable plastic?:
Yes
A brief description of the single-use disposable plastics that have been banned or eliminated:
In conjunction with Executive Order 77 issued by Governor Northam on March 23, 2021, the University has stopped purchasing the single-use plastic items below on July 21, 2021 and developed a plan to eliminate the use of these items by December 2022 once existing stock is exhausted:
Plastic Bags - Carry-out, grocery and convenience stores
Plastic Bags - Sandwich or small storage bag
Polystyrene Cups & Bowls (any size)
Polystyrene Food Trays & Plates
Polystyrene Hinged Containers
Single-Use Plastic Hinged Containers
Single-Use Plastic Food Service Containers (take-out)
Single-Use Plastic Cups & Bowls (any size)
Single-Use Plastic Lids (any size)
Single Use Plastic Cutlery
Single-Use Plastic Plates (any size)
Single-Use Plastic Stirrers
Single-Use Plastic Straws
Additional single-use plastic items have been identified to phase-out through 2025 per the solid waste reduction plan attached below.
Plastic Bags - Carry-out, grocery and convenience stores
Plastic Bags - Sandwich or small storage bag
Polystyrene Cups & Bowls (any size)
Polystyrene Food Trays & Plates
Polystyrene Hinged Containers
Single-Use Plastic Hinged Containers
Single-Use Plastic Food Service Containers (take-out)
Single-Use Plastic Cups & Bowls (any size)
Single-Use Plastic Lids (any size)
Single Use Plastic Cutlery
Single-Use Plastic Plates (any size)
Single-Use Plastic Stirrers
Single-Use Plastic Straws
Additional single-use plastic items have been identified to phase-out through 2025 per the solid waste reduction plan attached below.
Website URL where information about the single-use disposable plastic ban(s) is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data was gathered from the JMU Storeroom, Procurement and Aramark regarding single-use plastic items used on campus.
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