| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.40 |
| Liaison | Andy Mitchell |
| Submission Date | Sept. 11, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Illinois Chicago
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Cynthia
Klein-Banai Associate Chancellor for Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
a. UIC’s Green Labs Committee works to gather students, faculty and staff together to discuss the sustainability of research labs on campus, and in a broader dynamic. Recently formed in 2013, UIC’s Green Labs group was formed to transform the discussion and practice around research labs, and how traditional laboratory space and use can be unsustainable. The Committee meets on a regular basis to discuss topics concerning energy consumption, disposal of hazardous and toxic substances, how to reduce the waste and energy research labs, and others. Green Labs is an originative Committee on campus that has taken the leap into finding new and direct ways to reduce waste, energy and financial costs within research labs.
b. In addition to the Green Labs Committee, UIC has created the Green Labs Challenge in which departments and labs are encouraged to practice sustainable behavior in regards to energy management, laboratory supplies, chemicals, waste reduction and recycling, and network and engagement opportunities, by competing with one another. The Green Labs Challenge has not only created positive, sustainable changes within UIC’s labs but has also encouraged behavioral changes throughout campus, by raising awareness around the sustainability of research labs on campus.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | Yes |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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