| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.98 |
| Liaison | Audrey McSain |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2021 |
Lehigh University
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Katharine
Targett Gross Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution have or participate in a green laboratory program?:
Yes
Does the institution’s green laboratory program address the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Energy conservation and efficiency, e.g., fume hood ("shut the sash") and freezer maintenance programs | Yes |
| Water conservation and efficiency | Yes |
| Chemical use and disposal | Yes |
| Materials management, e.g., green purchasing guidelines and recycling and reuse programs | Yes |
| Training for lab users on sustainable practices | Yes |
A brief description of the institution's green laboratory program:
The Green Labs Pilot Program is a voluntary, self-guided program dedicated to helping research laboratories in the STEPS building adopt more sustainable behaviors. The certification process includes specific questions that address day-to-day behaviors in labs such as fume hood and ultra low temperature freezer best practices. Depending on the number of action items completed, a lab will receive bronze, silver, gold, or platinum certification.
Objectives:
• Raise awareness and provide measurable actions for reducing impact of lab operations
• Conserve resources, reduce environmental impact, and save operational costs
• Support the Campus Sustainability Plan 2020
• Recognize and reward leadership in sustainability
Areas of focus:
• Water
• Waste & recycling
• Energy
• Purchasing
• Chemical use
• Participation & engagement
• Transportation
• Meetings & field work"
It is our hope that we can expand this program in the coming years.
Objectives:
• Raise awareness and provide measurable actions for reducing impact of lab operations
• Conserve resources, reduce environmental impact, and save operational costs
• Support the Campus Sustainability Plan 2020
• Recognize and reward leadership in sustainability
Areas of focus:
• Water
• Waste & recycling
• Energy
• Purchasing
• Chemical use
• Participation & engagement
• Transportation
• Meetings & field work"
It is our hope that we can expand this program in the coming years.
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The above data was not impacted by COVID-19 and therefore is representative of a normal year.
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