GOES GREEN! The College of Dentistry

“GO GREEN” Committee The College of Dentistry

The College of Dentistry is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through education, sustainable environmental practices and social responsibility. By working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and the local community, the College of Dentistry is dedicated to:  Reducing waste  Reusing materials  Recycling  Improving practices through ongoing assessment Mission Statement

Organizational Tree Energy Conservation Sub-Committee Data Collection and Policy Assessment Sub-Committee Media & Public Relations Sub-Committee Central Committee Recycling Sub-Committee Working Groups  Clinic/Laboratory spaces  Office/Public spaces  Cafeteria/Dining spaces  Research laboratory spaces  Shipping/Receiving/ Sterilization spaces  UI coordination/liaison

Online Survey This questionnaire is designed to study the solid waste generated at the College of Dentistry and to analyze the waste management and energy saving trends. The survey takes about ten minutes to complete. The information collected will be confidential and will be used help implement an environmentally responsible and sustainable waste management program for the College of Dentistry. Your participation in completing this questionnaire (as completely and as accurately as possible) is greatly appreciated. Please ignore any question that is not applicable to your daily tasks. CLINIC After how many days of clinical use do you typically discard your blue coat?_____ day(s) How many new blue coats do you typically use per week?___________ On average, how many pairs of gloves do you use per patient?_____ pair(s) week? _____ pair(s) On average, how many masks do you use per week?____ mask(s) Can you suggest some recommendations to improve the waste management and recycling procedures in the CLINICAL spaces? 1. ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________ This questionnaire is designed to study the solid waste generated at the College of Dentistry and to analyze the waste management and energy saving trends. The survey takes about ten minutes to complete. The information collected will be confidential and will be used help implement an environmentally responsible and sustainable waste management program for the College of Dentistry. Your participation in completing this questionnaire (as completely and as accurately as possible) is greatly appreciated. Please ignore any question that is not applicable to your daily tasks. CLINIC After how many days of clinical use do you typically discard your blue coat?_____ day(s) How many new blue coats do you typically use per week?___________ On average, how many pairs of gloves do you use per patient?_____ pair(s) week? _____ pair(s) On average, how many masks do you use per week?____ mask(s) Can you suggest some recommendations to improve the waste management and recycling procedures in the CLINICAL spaces? 1. ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________

The College of Dentistry Goes Green! Dear Staff, Students, Faculty, and College Administrators: The College of Dentistry is committed to protecting the health and welfare of its employees. We also believe in the value of environmental stewardship. Accordingly, we are pleased/excited to announce our adoption this year of the Go Green initiative, a comprehensive environmental program that promotes earth-friendly behaviors and helps us evaluate the environmental impact of our activities in our college. The Go Green Initiative is a partnership involving students, teachers, administrators, custodians and administrators that aligns itself with state mandated standards. Through practical activities such as recycling, energy saving and reducing waste, the program encourages environmentally responsible behavior inside and outside of the workplace. The College of Dentistry joins a growing number of teaching institutions across the U.S. and around the world that have adopted environmentally friendly practices. As our Go Green Initiative program takes shape, we look forward to sharing our progress with you. Throughout the design and implementation of this program, we invite your suggestions and welcome volunteers to be part of this exciting educational opportunity. For more information about the Go Green Initiative, please contact …/or visit the College of Dentistry’s Go Green website:... Sincerely, The College of Dentistry Goes Green! Dear Staff, Students, Faculty, and College Administrators: The College of Dentistry is committed to protecting the health and welfare of its employees. We also believe in the value of environmental stewardship. Accordingly, we are pleased/excited to announce our adoption this year of the Go Green initiative, a comprehensive environmental program that promotes earth-friendly behaviors and helps us evaluate the environmental impact of our activities in our college. The Go Green Initiative is a partnership involving students, teachers, administrators, custodians and administrators that aligns itself with state mandated standards. Through practical activities such as recycling, energy saving and reducing waste, the program encourages environmentally responsible behavior inside and outside of the workplace. The College of Dentistry joins a growing number of teaching institutions across the U.S. and around the world that have adopted environmentally friendly practices. As our Go Green Initiative program takes shape, we look forward to sharing our progress with you. Throughout the design and implementation of this program, we invite your suggestions and welcome volunteers to be part of this exciting educational opportunity. For more information about the Go Green Initiative, please contact …/or visit the College of Dentistry’s Go Green website:... Sincerely, October 1 st, 2008 The Go Green Initiative is a partnership involving students, teachers, administrators, custodians and administrators