The Journey to Zero Waste Biological Waste Management in Research and Instructional Labs
Presentation Objectives Identifying problem Introduction of of Biological Safety sustainable Solutions Level 1 & 2 waste for BSL 1 & 2 Waste Replicating Implementation of procedure for your Program campus/facility Sustainable BSL 1 & 2 Waste management process
There are many different waste streams that must be managed. This presentation we will focus on Biological Safety Level 1 & 2 Waste Medical/ Biological Waste Radioactive Universal Waste Waste MSW or Hazardous Commodity Waste Waste
What is the Problem? Energy Usage, Water Consumption, and Landfill Waste: A pressure chamber used to sterilize A UC Riverside study found that waste by subjecting it to high pressure autoclaves averaged 654 gal/day or steam at 250°F for around 15 – 20 min. 239,000 gal/year. Autoclave UC Riverside Study: Energy Use Sent to landfill 84kWh/day and 30,600 kWh for 1 year. Reaching zero waste goal by 2025.
• Landfills emit by- products like methane, dioxins and leachate which, when left untreated, can enter into the soil, contaminating water sources, plants and even food. What is the Problem?
Introduction to Sustainable Solutions for Biological Safety Level 1 & 2 Waste
Then Versus Now: Medical Waste Management Options 70/30 Layout BSL-1 & 2 Waste Management BSL 1 & 2 Waste Management Now Then Sustainable alternative No sustainable solution to autoclave and landfill Incineration or of waste Autoclave & landfill
Sustainable Solution: Emerald Energy Program (BSL-1 Wate) 1 2 3 Compliance Emerald Energy Process • • • Zero CUPA violation in BSL-1 waste: No sterilization • regards to program Non-Infectious Shredding of • Extended storage time limits waste waste • No freezer storage • • Certified, non- Sent for Waste requirement infectious and to Energy • Reduced cost & liability non-hazardous process • Potential reclassification to debris/materials smaller generator status generated in the • No ASTM D1709 and ASTM laboratory D1922 certified red bag for disposal
Sustainable Solution: Bio-Inergy Program (BSL-2 Waste) 2 1 Process 3 Compliance Bio-INergy • Zero CUPA violation in • Sustainable • BSL-2 waste: regards to program. alternative to Infectious waste • Waste meets definition autoclave and • Sterilization and of Cal. Health & Safety landfill treatment shredding before Code § 117690 or § 117675 • Limits your W2E process • No change in organization’s management of waste, carbon footprint by only end process of avoiding out-of- management state incineration .
Replicating for your campus or facility
Replicating Process For Your Campus: • • • • Develop written Work with Procure Administration SOP’s and a vendor to resources for buy in for communication understand Programs: Programs. • • plan for those the Buy new waste Must be able to that will be part parameters for containers defend it to • of Programs waste-to- Create new inspector. • energy signage for Regulatory processes waste compliance of containers Program
Decision Making Factors in Laboratories Internal processes & guidelines Site specific policies Regulations Safety Laws COMPLIANCE
Identifying Potential Laboratories 125 Total number of laboratories at Cal St. Univ. San Marcos 45 Total number of labs working with biological agents 34 Biological Safety Level 1 labs 11 Biological Safety Level 2 labs
Action Plan with PI or Lab Manager 1 2 3 Assess what, if any Set up 1:1 meeting Determine if their biological agents are with PI or lab biological waste can being used: manager. be diverted to waste- BSL 1 or 2 Meet them in their to-energy process office or laboratory
Assessing Laboratories • Biological Use Survey • Asking specific questions • Determine what BSL of waste is generated in lab • Make the recommendation for which program to implement
The Path to Workplace Changes: Meet with PI Commit to 90 days, start small Run it as an experiment Anticipate pitfalls- be patient Establish trust and Celebrate successes- big or small give support to users
PotentialPitfalls Lack of Clear Scope/Definition 1 from the Starting Gate: • What is changing? • Why is it changing? 2 Education: • Not informing users of work habit changes. Teaching users about the program and what changes to expect 3 Communication: • In person meetings, emails, continuous support, develop SOP’s • Users should be made aware of the benefits of participating in the program 4 Support for Program: • Commitment to fiscal resources and personnel time • No sustained leadership support 5 Culture: • Resistance to change
Limitation of Program: Not Accepted In Waste-to-Energy Program Radiological Materials Sharps Pathology Chemicals
Growing the Program: Small Steps Lead to Success 2015 2017 2016 2018 2019 Pilot Phase Keep Program All labs Expanding Expanding Efficiency Participating Work with Start Year 5: Labs now Showing Laboratories Faculty (PI’s) expanding asking to benefits of adjusted to and Lab program. participate. Users program to work place Managers Start with low see benefit and end users changes that you have hanging fruit concept has been rapport with adopted by all laboratories
Growth of Programs 2016-2017 Biohazardous 2017-2018 Biohazardous Waste Waste Emerald Sharps Regulated Patholo Energy 6% Medical gical 44% 32% Waste Bio- 19% INergy 15% Pathological Regulated Waste Medical Emerald Energy Pathology Bio-INergy EE Sharps Emerald Pathology Energy 24% 60%
2018-2019 Biohazardous Waste Sharps Pathological 5% Waste 13% Bio-INergy 21% Pathological Waste Emerald Energy Bio-INergy Sharps Emerald Energy 61%
Waste-to-Energy 2017/18 95%+ Waste Diversion from 2017/18 BSL 1 & 2Waste landfill Diversion = 7,680 LBS =3.84 Tons CO2 Emission Reduction =3,412 kWh of Renewable Electricity
Sustainable Waste Management Process
Jason Litt, Director of Innovation, Ingenium Group, LLC Partnership With California State University, San Marcos Achieving Sustainability Goals Technical Overview of Ingenium’s Emerald Energy and BioINergy Programs
Key Questions How Much Medical Waste Did Your University Ship Last Year? What Steps Can Your University Take to Reach Its Sustainability Goals? What is The Impact On Your University’s Sustainability Profile?
Catalyst • Improper Classification • Lack of Alternatives • Perception Concern Regulatory • § 117675 Infectious Agent • § 117700 Medical Solid Waste • § 117695 Treated Medical Waste Cost • Neutral to Current Methods • Less Than Direct Incineration
Benefits • Single-Use Containers • Red Bag Costs Eliminated • Diminished Shipment Frequency • Possible Generator Status Reduction • “Hidden Cost” Savings From Elimination of Reporting, Training, Permits, and Tracking • Liability Reduction
How It Works How It Works • Non-Infectious Waste Collected • Shredded to an Unrecognizable State • Managed for Waste-To-Energy
Catalyst • Desire For a Complete Program • Lack of Alternatives • State Approved Technology • Favorable Logistics • Simple Transition Regulatory • § 117695 Treated Medical Waste Cost • Neutral to Current Methods • Less Than Direct Incineration
Overview
How It Works
Waste-to-Energy Process
The Intersection of Sustainability and Safety Reduce Landfill Waste 1 1 By converting waste to Reduces energy, it substantially Landfill reduces the amount of waste Waste entering landfills, which can curb greenhouse gases . Safety 2 Energy Production 2 One ton of waste can yield Energy between 750 and 1,00 kWh Production hours — enough to power a 3 person’s home for a month. Sustainability 3 Sustainability The process itself is green, employing the latest pollution control equipment to scrub and filter emissions, preventing their release into the environment .
Questions? California State University Tel: 760-750-4502 Cai Steffler San Marcos Email: EHS Specialist 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd csteffler@csusm.edu csusm.edu/shs
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