| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.18 |
| Liaison | Marianne Martin |
| Submission Date | Dec. 3, 2024 |
University of Colorado Boulder
IL-12: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 1.00 |
Kathryn Ann
Ramirez Aguilar Manager CU Green Labs Program |
Percentage of laboratories certified by My Green Lab or an equivalent green laboratory program:
Narrative and/or website URL providing information about the institution’s green laboratory certifications:
The CU Green Labs Program advances sustainability in laboratory research for campus and the greater community to maximize the positive impacts of research investment for people and the planet while minimizing the negative effects resulting from significant resource use and waste generation. Through a multi-stakeholder team approach, the program advocates for and implements initiatives that:
• are safe and minimize the use of energy, water, materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in laboratories
• promote efficient use of equipment, laboratory space, building infrastructure, support services, and funding in support of research
• benefit researcher success, education, resiliency, fiscal responsibility, social equity and justice, and campus reputation
• foster innovation and collaboration, engage expertise, and enable action and/or leadership by students, staff, faculty and campus administration, including scientists
In 2024, CU Boulder Green Labs piloted My Green Lab Certification with 3 campus labs. One campus lab has received the certification and two more labs are close to receiving their certifications. In 2025, CU Boulder Green Labs is working to obtain the funding to open up the opportunity for My Green Lab Certification for any interested labs across campus.
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