| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 80.84 |
| Liaison | Teddy Lhoutellier |
| Submission Date | April 26, 2024 |
University of Miami
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Teddy
Lhoutellier Sustainability Manager Environmental Health and Safety |
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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:
University of Miami’s Green Lab Program is designed to promote and support world-class science by engaging researchers in best practices to enhance safety, conserve resources, and reduce waste.
Green lab
This certification helps labs evaluate and address their impact in five key areas:
Chemicals and Reagents
Materials and Reuse
Cold Storage
Electronics and Appliances
Engagement, Equity, and Inclusion
Here is the Green Lab Checklist
Eligibility
To be eligible for certification, a lab must prequalify by having no deficiencies on their annual lab safety inspection and/or resolving any minor deficiencies found within 1 month. To earn a certification, a lab must earn the necessary number of credits across five focus areas in the Green Lab Checklist. Certifications will be awarded on a scale of Bronze to Platinum.
Bronze - 7 actions completed
Silver - 14 actions completed
Gold - 21 actions completed
Platinum - 28 actions completed
Green lab
This certification helps labs evaluate and address their impact in five key areas:
Chemicals and Reagents
Materials and Reuse
Cold Storage
Electronics and Appliances
Engagement, Equity, and Inclusion
Here is the Green Lab Checklist
Eligibility
To be eligible for certification, a lab must prequalify by having no deficiencies on their annual lab safety inspection and/or resolving any minor deficiencies found within 1 month. To earn a certification, a lab must earn the necessary number of credits across five focus areas in the Green Lab Checklist. Certifications will be awarded on a scale of Bronze to Platinum.
Bronze - 7 actions completed
Silver - 14 actions completed
Gold - 21 actions completed
Platinum - 28 actions completed
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
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