| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.33 |
| Liaison | Nina Hartwig |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
OP-T2-41: Chemical Reuse Inventory
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Kate
Nelson Chief Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
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Has the institution implemented a campus-wide inventory system to facilitate the reuse of laboratory chemicals?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program:
Surplus chemicals are given to UWM's campus redistribution program for reuse elsewhere on campus. This includes chemicals, paints, cleaners, gas cylinders, and even lab glassware. Departments will also check the surplus chemical redistribution inventory before ordering new chemicals.
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The website URL where information about the practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
University Safety & Assurances receives chemicals that labs want to dispose of. If the chemicals are still in good shape, not reactive (in time), and not expired, they are added to a spreadsheet that is emailed to our generators to see if they are interested.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.