| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.10 |
| Liaison | Fortino Morales |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
University of California, Riverside
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Fortino
Morales Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have or participate in a green laboratory program?:
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 new Green Labs program aims to reduce energy and resource waste within UCR laboratories without hindering research in progress. Collaborating with laboratory employees and students, the Green Labs team educates and guides laboratories through the certification process. Through interactive projects, such as the Glove Recycling Program, Autoclave Efficiency Research Study, Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Efficiency Research Study, and National Freezer Challenge, the initiative has made strides to promote more sustainable research practices at UCR.
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
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Credit prepared by Chelsea Lee.
Credit prepared by Chelsea Lee.
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