| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.04 |
| Liaison | Nancy Wilkin |
| Submission Date | Sept. 14, 2010 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Royal Roads University
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Steve
Grundy Vice-President Academic & Provost Royal Roads University |
Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by the institution and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by students and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
A brief description of steps taken to ensure that e-waste is recycled responsibly, workers’ basic safety is protected, and environmental standards are met:
Royal Roads University has an electronic waste recycling and reuse program, as electronic waste typically contains toxic components such as lead and mercury. Royal Roads University acknowledges that these toxic components have the potential to contaminate the soil and groundwater, which cause significant negative health impacts to humans and the environment if not handled properly. Royal Roads University takes the necessary steps in order to ensure that employee safety and environmental health standards are being met.
A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
The electronic waste which can be recycled are computers, cell phones, and other electronic material which are donated or re-sold at reduced cost to non-profit organizations and community groups.
A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
The electronic waste which can be recycled are computers, cell phones, and other electronic material which are donated or re-sold at reduced cost to non-profit organizations and community groups.
The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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