Key Considerations for EMS Implementation in Academia

Author

Harvest L. Collier, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
A. Gillman

Abstract

The key considerations related to the EMS implementation in academia were discussed. The considerations for the planning the development and implementation of an EMS in an academic area include EMS development & implementation, environmental compliance, and organizational changes. The key organizational changes at all functions and levels includes environmental awareness, roles and responsibility, and individual accountability. The benefits of the program are reduced negative impact on the environment, improved public image, and improved relationships with regulatory agencies.

Recommended Citation

H. L. Collier and A. Gillman, "Key Considerations for EMS Implementation in Academia," Proceedings of the 2003 RCRA National Meeting (2003, Washington, DC), Air and Waste Management Association, Aug 2003.

Meeting Name

2003 RCRA National Meeting: Putting Resource Conservation into RCRA (2003: Aug. 12-15, Washington, DC)

Department(s)

Chemistry

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2003 Air and Waste Management Association, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

15 Aug 2003