Social and Environmental Commitment
Sustainability at SL Mandic
The institution promotes actions in various areas of sustainability, aligned with a commitment to ethics and educational excellence. We believe that training responsible healthcare professionals begins with practicing, at home, the values we teach.
Our Vision
Sustainability as an institutional value
São Leopoldo Mandic promotes actions in various areas of sustainability, aligned with its commitment to ethics and educational excellence. Our work follows national regulatory frameworks and seeks to integrate the college with society in a responsible manner.
Each area of the institution is encouraged to adopt sustainable practices in daily life, from the management of clinical waste to the efficient use of natural resources, building a culture that transcends academic walls.
Minimizing environmental impact through conscious solutions
Integrating the university with the local community
Extending the lifespan of facilities and equipment
Implement selective collection and proper disposal of waste
Legal Basis
- Law No. 9,795/1999 — National Environmental Education Policy
- Decree No. 4,281/2002 — Regulates the Environmental Education Law
- Law No. 12.305/2010 — National Solid Waste Policy
EcoMandic
A movement of ongoing actions beyond the classroom
EcoMandic is an institutional movement that continuously coordinates environmental and social initiatives, promoting awareness, proper waste disposal, and community strengthening.
Responsible Disposal Program
Guidance and structure for the proper disposal of waste generated in clinics, laboratories, and academic spaces, through partnerships with local recycling cooperatives.
LoveEco
Blood donation campaigns and charitable initiatives that bring the internal and external community closer together, reinforcing the institution's social role.
Positive Impacts
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Reducing the institution's ecological footprint
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Proper disposal of healthcare waste
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Strengthening community ties
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Ongoing environmental awareness and education
Featured Practices
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Digital X-rays for the elimination of chemical residues from developing
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Reusable individual bottles to reduce the use of disposable plastic cups
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Solidarity programs integrated into academic activities
Waste Management
Healthcare Waste Management Program (PGRSS)
The Solid Waste Management Plan (PGRSS) guides all stages of waste management, from generation to final disposal. The institution monitors transportation and disposal in partnership with licensed companies and local cooperatives for recyclable materials.
Infectious
Waste containing pathogenic biological agents
Examples: Laboratory plates, materials containing blood and secretions.
Sharps
Objects with sharp corners or edges capable of cutting or piercing
Examples: Blades, needles, drills, broken glass
Chemists
Substances that pose a health or environmental risk
Examples: Expired medications, reagents, processing effluents
| Waste Type | Features | Examples |
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| Infectious | Presence of pathogenic biological agents | Laboratory plates, materials containing blood |
| Sharps | Sharp corners or edges that cut or pierce | Blades, needles, drills, broken glass |
| Chemists | Health or environmental risk | Expired medications, reagents, effluents |
Social Responsibility
Social and environmental responsibility projects
São Leopoldo Mandic believes that social responsibility is inseparable from its educational mission. Through partnerships with companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, the institution expands the positive impact of its actions on the community.
Dental teaching clinics provide services to the community with charges limited to the cost of materials, democratizing access to quality oral health. The Campinas unit is a benchmark in this model, performing approximately 75,000 dental procedures per year.
Vaccination campaigns for employees and students, blood donations, and other charitable initiatives complete the institution's portfolio of social and environmental responsibility.
Biosecurity
Institutional biosafety structure
São Leopoldo Mandic has a Biosafety Committee and a Biosafety Department that work together to ensure safe environments for students, teachers, staff, and patients.
Biosafety Committee
Coordination: Professor Juliana Cama Ramacciato
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Development and implementation of biosecurity policies
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Definition of guidelines for PPE and protective equipment
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Constant updating of procedures and protocols
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Coordination with external oversight and regulatory bodies
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Participation in scientific events and conferences in the field
Biosafety Department
“To promote a safe environment through guidance, dissemination, and monitoring of biosafety practices throughout the institution.”
Areas of Expertise
- Prevention — ergonomics, mental health, and vaccination
- Personal protective equipment and materials
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Raising awareness within the academic community
- Research and development in biosafety
- Emergency protocols and accident response
- Sustainability and waste disposal
- Interdepartmental integration
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation
Standard Precautionary Measures
Components
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Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Appropriate sterilization and disinfection methods
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Proper and segregated disposal of waste
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Appropriate infrastructure for health services
Mitigated Risks
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Biological agents — pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi
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Physicists — noise, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
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Chemicals — toxic, carcinogenic, and irritating products
Legal Basis
- RDC No. 306 — ANVISA
- CONAMA Resolutions
- NR-32 — Ministry of Labor and Employment
- SMA-33 — State of São Paulo
- Law No. 12.300/06 — Solid Waste SP
Want to learn more about our initiatives?
Contact São Leopoldo Mandic to learn more about EcoMandic, our Solid Waste Management Plan (PGRSS), and how you can be part of an institution committed to a healthier future.