The College of Wooster
OP-11: Materials Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Brian
Webb Director of Campus Sustainability President's Office |
11.1 Surplus and reuse programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s surplus program:
Does the institution have or participate in a reuse program through which employees and/or students can donate personal items for redistribution?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s reuse program:
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11.2 Single-use disposable plastics program
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s composting program:
Does the institution have or participate in a reusable container program designed to reduce the use of single-use disposable plastic?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s reusable container program:
We have instituted a program called Reuzzi which replaces all disposable to-go containers with reusable to-go containers. It is an app-based system with built-in accountability, so the system knows which container is connected to which student, meaning students can be held accountable for lost or damaged containers. Containers are returned to designated drop-off locations, where they are collected, cleaned, and returned to the supply.
We use the same system for mugs in the cafes on campus, though it is still optional in the cafes.
Has the institution eliminated the on-site use of at least one form of single-use disposable plastic?:
Has the institution eliminated the on-site sales and distribution of all single-use disposable plastic food containers, utensils, and beverage cups?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s single-use disposable plastics program:
In addition to the Reuzzi program, which has completely eliminated single-use disposable plastic to-go containers, we have also eliminated all styrofoam and single-use plastic bags.
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11.3 Electronic waste management
Does the institution have or participate in a program designed to collect e-waste from students for recycling and/or preparation for reuse? (required):
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s e-waste collection programs:
The IT department collects e-waste from employees and students. They collect all e-waste except CRT monitors and tube TV's. E-waste is sent to
HandPrint Inc.
4331 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Unit A
Norton, Oh 44203
Does the institution use an e-waste recycler that is certified to a qualifying standard?:
Standard to which the institution’s e-waste recycler is certified:
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11.4 Hazardous waste management and disclosure
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s hazardous waste management program or protocol:
We produce a very small quantity of hazardous waste. We have two permits (one for science and one for the facilities building). We only pick up twice a year.
Does the institution publish information about the specific types of hazardous waste it generates and how they are disposed of, recycled, and/or prepared for reuse?:
Online resource that provides information about the specific types of hazardous waste managed by the institution:
Document that provides information about the specific types of hazardous waste managed by the institution:
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Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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