University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
OP-11: Materials Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.75 / 4.00 |
Cindy
Shea Sustainability Director Sustainable Carolina |
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:
Don't Ditch It, Donate It!
https://housing.unc.edu/live/living-on-campus/sustainability/
Carolina Thrift
https://www.carolinathrift.org/
Carolina Cupboard
https://carolinacupboard.web.unc.edu/how-to-help/donate-food/
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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:
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:
UNC Student Stores eliminated the use of plastic bags for items purchased. Paper bags are available if desired.
Carolina Dining Services eliminated single-use plastic utensils for to go meals at the primary retail dining location. All to go utensils at that location are now compostable.
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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:
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:
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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