| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.43 |
| Liaison | Greg Maginn |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2023 |
The Ohio State University
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Greg
Maginn Sustainability Analyst FOD |
Does the institution have or participate in a green laboratory program?:
Does the institution’s green laboratory program address the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Energy conservation and efficiency, e.g., fume hood ("shut the sash") and freezer maintenance programs | Yes |
| Water conservation and efficiency | Yes |
| Chemical use and disposal | Yes |
| Materials management, e.g., green purchasing guidelines and recycling and reuse programs | Yes |
| Training for lab users on sustainable practices | Yes |
A brief description of the institution's green laboratory program:
The Green Buckeye Certification program informs and encourages implementation of the best practices to improve the sustainability performance of campus offices and laboratories. This program includes resource (energy, water, etc.) conservation education, recycling and waste reduction, energy efficiency, green purchasing and health and wellness.
As a note, the Green Buckeye Lab program was paused during the pandemic, and is in the process of being relaunched.
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Green Buckeye program is currently undergoing a relaunch and revised questionare, but was in place in FY21.
Green Buckeye program is currently undergoing a relaunch and revised questionare, but was in place in FY21.
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