| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.54 |
| Liaison | C Jane Hagen |
| Submission Date | Sept. 3, 2024 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 0.00 / |
Joseph
Costa Sustainability Projects and Program Coordinator Sustainability |
Criteria
Institution has or participates in a green laboratory program that covers at least three of the following:
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Energy conservation and efficiency, e.g., fume hood ("shut the sash") and freezer maintenance programs
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Water conservation and efficiency
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Chemical use and disposal
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Materials management, e.g., green purchasing guidelines and recycling and reuse programs
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Training event(s) for lab users on sustainable practices
Applicability
This credit is optional and may be earned by any institution.
Scoring
An institution earns 0.5 bonus points when it has a green laboratory program meets all five criteria listed. Partial points are available. An institution that has a green laboratory program that meets at least three of the criteria earns 0.25 points.
Measurement
Report on active programs at the time of submission.
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.