Physical Place:

Reduce, Reuse,
Rethink, Recycle

START Metric #29:

Chemical Management

Guides & Resources

‘How To’ Guides

  • EPA Chemical Management Guide for Schools

    An overview of dangerous chemicals found in schools, and recommended school policies and actions for safe and healthy schools.

Additional Resources

  • Chemical Inventory

    Completing an annual chemical inventory leads to smarter purchasing practices and compliance with chemical hygiene plans. From NYDEC, this is a helpful inventory worksheet & dangerous chemicals list.

  • Environmental Compliance & Best Management Practices for New York State Schools

    Best practices for chemical waste disposal, as well as regulations required for New York State schools.


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