| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.88 |
| Liaison | Karen Marin-Hines |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
Texas Tech University
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.50 |
Karen
Marin-Hines Campus Sustainability Officer Operations |
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 | No |
| 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 | No |
A brief description of the institution's green laboratory program:
The safe chemical use and disposal by laboratory personnel is required through the University's Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and implemented and enforced by the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department. The recycling of
some hazardous materials and other universal waste streams is implemented and managed by the Environmental Protection Section.
Energy program discusses efficiency in labs and fume hoods.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/operations/EnergyManagement/Energy-Management.php
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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