| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.71 |
| Liaison | Anne Jakle |
| Submission Date | Oct. 18, 2024 |
The University of New Mexico
OP-11: Materials Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.75 / 4.00 |
Anne
Jakle Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
11.1 Surplus and reuse programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s surplus program:
https://surplus.unm.edu/
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:
Started in 2016, Lobo Reclaim was created to minimize the number of usable items residents were throwing out during move-out and minimize the overall cost of move-in, by collecting, recycling and reselling student-donated items during move-in. Now, Lobo Reclaim gives students the opportunity to buy gently used items at a huge discount instead of buying new. It keeps items with more life to live out of the trash and landfills. Lobo Reclaim hosts fall move-in events where all you can carry is $1, and one filled container is $5.
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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:
Until July 2024, UNM Food used Ozzi Reusable Containers for meal plan holders. Non-meal plan holders could also opt into the program by making a one-time purchase of an Ozzi container. Meals are taken to-go in the Ozzi box and returned to dining locations to be cleaned and sanitized by UNM Food, and participants get a fresh container for immediate use or a token to redeem for one at a later time. Since July 2024, reusable containers have switched to Topanga boxes under the new food contractor at UNM, Aramark.
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:
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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:
Computers, monitors, printers, and copiers that are purchased by staff and are part of UNM inventory go to UNM Surplus for reuse or disposal. Small electrical and electronic devices (except refrigerators) which are not required to be sent to UNM Surplus Property for disposal may be dropped off at the UNM Recycling Yard or picked up by placing a work order. Refrigerators must be picked up by UNM Special Activities.
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:
The Environmental Health and Services (EHS) Department maintains UNM's Waste Management Program, which addresses management methods for all types of waste (chemical, hazardous, non-hazardous, biological, radioactive, universal) generated at UNM. The program includes guidelines on waste minimization, and EHS makes the program available to all university personnel. The EHS Department also provides Chemical Waste Management training, in which emphasis is placed on minimizing chemical purchases to the smallest quantity feasible. This training is required for all UNM employees and students who work in areas that generate chemical waste.
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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