Social and Environmental Commitment
Sustainability
Our Vision
Sustainability as an Institutional Value
São Leopoldo Mandic promotes initiatives in various areas of sustainability, in line with its commitment to ethics and educational excellence. Our work adheres to national regulatory frameworks and seeks to integrate the college into society in a responsible manner.
Every department within the institution is encouraged to adopt sustainable practices in its day-to-day operations—from clinical waste management to the efficient use of natural resources—thereby fostering a culture that extends beyond the academic community.
Our Strategic Sustainability Plan
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Minimize environmental impact through sustainable solutions
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Integrating the college into the local community
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Extend the service life of facilities and equipment
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Implement selective collection and proper disposal of waste
Environmental Education Policies
- Law No. 9,795/1999 — National Policy on Environmental Education
- Decree No. 4,281/2002 — Regulates the Environmental Education Act
- Law No. 12,305/2010 — National Solid Waste Policy
EcoMandic
Ongoing initiatives that extend beyond the classroom
EcoMandic is an institutional initiative that continuously coordinates environmental and social initiatives, promoting awareness, proper waste disposal, and community strengthening.
Responsible Disposal Program
Guidance and a framework for the proper disposal of waste generated in clinics, laboratories, and academic spaces, in partnership with local recycling cooperatives.
AmorEco
Blood drive campaigns and charitable initiatives that bring together the internal and external communities, reinforcing the institution’s social role.
Our actions have a positive impact
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Reducing the institution's ecological footprint
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Proper Disposal of Medical Waste
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Strengthening Community Ties
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Environmental Awareness and Ongoing Environmental Education
Some examples of our initiatives
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Digital X-rays to Eliminate Chemical Waste from Film Development
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Reusable personal water bottles to reduce the use of disposable plastic cups
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Community service programs integrated into academic activities
Waste Management
Health Services Waste Management Program (PGRSS)
The PGRSS oversees 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.
Learn more about the types of healthcare waste
Waste containing pathogenic biological agents.
Examples: Laboratory slides, materials containing blood and secretions.
Objects with sharp corners or edges capable of cutting or piercing.
Examples: Blades, needles, drill bits, broken glass.
Substances that pose a health or environmental risk.
Examples: Expired medications, reagents, and processing 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 nonprofit organizations, the institution expands the positive impact of its actions on the community.
Dental school clinics provide care to the community, charging only for the cost of materials, thereby making quality oral health care more accessible to all. The Campinas clinic is a leader in this model, performing approximately 75,000 dental procedures per year.
Vaccination campaigns for employees and students, blood drives, and other charitable initiatives round out the institution's social and environmental responsibility portfolio.
Biosafety
Institutional Biosafety Framework
São Leopoldo Mandic has a Biosafety Committee and a Biosafety Department that work together to ensure safe environments for students, faculty, staff, and patients.
Legal Basis for the PGRSS
- RDC No. 306 — ANVISA
- Resolutions No. 357 and 358 — CONAMA
- NR-32 — Ministry of Labor and Employment
- SMA-33 — State of São Paulo
- Law No. 12,300/06 — State Solid Waste Policy
Standard Precautionary Measures
- •Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- •Appropriate sterilization and disinfection methods
- •Proper and Separated Waste Disposal
- •Appropriate infrastructure for health care services
Prevented Risks
- •Biological agents — pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi
- •Physical Hazards — Noise, Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
- •Chemicals — toxic, carcinogenic, and irritating substances
Biosafety Committee
Duties of the Biosafety Committee:
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Development and implementation of biosafety policies
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Establishing Guidelines for PPE and Protective Materials
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Constant updates to procedures and protocols
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Coordination with external oversight and regulatory agencies
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Participation in scientific events and conferences in the field
Members of the Biosafety Committee
- •Faculty Member Juliana Cama Ramacciato — Coordination
- •Faculty Member Almenara de Souza Fonseca Silva
- •Faculty Member Flávia Martão Flório
- •Faculty Member Rogério Heládio Motta
- •Faculty Member Victor Angelo Martins Montalli
- •Flávia Ferroni Ribeiro Dias — Biosafety Coordinator
- •Vanessa Christina da Silva Claudino — Biosafety Analyst
Department of Biosafety
To promote a safe and healthy work and study environment through guidance, outreach, and enforcement of biosafety standards and procedures.
Prevention — Ergonomics, Mental Health, and Vaccination
Personal Protective Equipment and Materials
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Raising Awareness Among the Academic Community
Research and Development in Biosafety
Emergency and Accident Response Protocols
Sustainability and Waste Disposal
Interdepartmental Integration
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation
The Department of Biosafety takes a proactive approach, striving for continuous improvement and excellence in its activities, thereby ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of the Mandic community.
Would you like to learn more about our initiatives?
Contact São Leopoldo Mandic to learn more about EcoMandic, our PGRSS, and how you can be part of an institution committed to a healthier future.