| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.59 |
| Liaison | Susan Dorward |
| Submission Date | Aug. 4, 2022 |
Raritan Valley Community College
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.50 |
Susan
Dorward Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Facilities and Grounds |
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 | --- |
| Training for lab users on sustainable practices | No |
A brief description of the institution's green laboratory program:
The science labs in the new Science edition have energy efficient fume hoods that automatically lower and use less energy when lowered. All faucets are low-flow.
Students are instructed in their lab safety document and in class to dispose of all chemicals in the waste jar in the hood and that nothing goes down the drain.
The Chemistry Department delivers the leftover lab chemicals that they have deemed as Hazardous Waste to the Hazardous Waste Closet. Consistent with small quantity Generator Status regulations of the State, the College disposes of this Material every 6 months through a licensed Hazardous Waste disposal firm.
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:
Information provided by Jacque Drummer, Philip Weaver, Brian O'Rourke, and Margaret Czerw.
Information provided by Jacque Drummer, Philip Weaver, Brian O'Rourke, and Margaret Czerw.
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