Step 5: Identifying How Our Work Impacts the Environment
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STEP 5: IDENTIFYING HOW OUR WORK IMPACTS THE ENVIRONMENT
Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water OFFICE ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption Purchase of: Electronics (e.g., computers, monitors, printers) Equipment (e.g., small appliances, lamps) Office supplies (e.g., paper, folders, binders) Furniture Carpeting
Use of: Electronics (e.g., computers, monitors, printers) Equipment (e.g., small appliances, lamps) Office supplies (e.g., notebooks, folders, binders) Desk and overhead lighting
Disposal of: Electronics (e.g., computers, monitors, printers) Equipment (e.g., small appliances, lamps) Office supplies (e.g., paper, folders, binders) Furniture Carpeting
Are there other activities that are not listed?
Date completed: ______STEP 5: IDENTIFYING HOW OUR WORK IMPACTS THE ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED)
LABORATORY/RESEARCH Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption Purchase of: Biological materials Chemicals Electronics (e.g., computers, monitors, printers) Laboratory supplies (e.g., glassware, lab coats, pipette tips, plates/dishes) Small laboratory equipment (e.g., microscopes, centrifuges) Large laboratory equipment (e.g., freezers, refrigerators, biosafety cabinets)
Use and/or Storage of: Biological materials Chemicals Electronics (e.g., computers, monitors, printers) DI System (Deionized Water) Electromagnetic radiation equipment Equipment cooling Fume hoods Heavy metals (dental lab) Laboratory supplies (e.g., glassware, lab coats, pipette tips, plates/dishes) Small laboratory equipment (e.g., microscopes and centrifuges) Large laboratory equipment (e.g., freezers, refrigerators, and biosafety cabinets) Radioactive isotopes Vacuum pumps
Disposal of: LABORATORY/RESEARCH Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption General (nonhazardous) waste Recyclable materials Chemical waste Medical pathological waste Radiological waste
Miscellaneous Activities: Bio-containment (levels 2, 3 & 4) Decontamination and sterilization Human tissue pathology/histology Imaging (e.g., X-ray, CAT scans) Photodevelopment Tissue culture
Are there other activities that are not listed?
Date completed: ______STEP 5: IDENTIFYING HOW OUR WORK IMPACTS THE ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED)
Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water ANIMAL CARE ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption Purchase of: Chemicals Equipment
Use and/or Storage of: Bedding Chemicals Equipment Food
Operation of: Animal husbandry Animal surgery Cage washing Feeding
Disposal of: Bedding Chemical waste General (nonhazardous) waste Medical pathological waste Recyclable materials Radiological waste
Are there other activities that are not listed?
Date completed: ______STEP 5: IDENTIFYING HOW OUR WORK IMPACTS THE ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED)
CLINICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption Purchase of: Biological materials Chemicals Electronics (e.g., computers, monitors, printers) Equipment Office supplies (e.g., paper, folders, binders) Radioactive isotopes
Use and/or Storage of: Biological materials Chemicals Electronics (e.g., computers, monitors, printers) Equipment Office supplies (e.g., paper, folders, binders) Radioactive isotopes
Disposal of: Chemical waste Medical pathological waste General (nonhazardous) waste Recyclable materials Radiological waste
Miscellaneous Activities: Drug dispensing operations Imaging (e.g., X-ray, CAT scans) Morgue and autopsy Occupational medicine services Patient care Patient transportation Surgery GREENING YOUR NIH INSTITUTE OR CENTER – Electronic Version Page 5 of 8 FEBRUARY 2009 CLINICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption Testing Vaccine programs
Are there other activities that are not listed?
Date completed: ______
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Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water FACILITY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption
Decommissioning Demolition Laboratory moves New building construction New building design Pre-project planning Renovation Toxic material removal (e.g., asbestos and lead- based paint) Animal shipping and receiving Package shipping and receiving Moving furniture and equipment Real estate acquisition and leasing
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Date completed: ______
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Air/Water Electricity Fuel Paper & Materials Waste Water EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES Pollution Consumption Consumption Consumption Generation Consumption Grant Funding for: Office activities Lab activities Animal care Clinical care Buildings and facilities
Are there other activities that are not listed?
Date completed: ______
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