| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.23 |
| Liaison | Jim Walker |
| Submission Date | June 14, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Texas at Austin
IN-9: Green Laboratories
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Jim
Walker Director of Sustainability, Financial, and Administrative Services University Operations |
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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 green laboratory program, including the specific initiatives selected above:
With over 1500 research laboratories on campus, Green Labs serves as a resource to help UT faculty, staff, and students run a more eco-friendly lab without interfering with the integrity of research. Our goal is to build a community among labs and to work together towards achieving sustainable goals. This includes using less hazardous materials in terms of toxicity and quantity, using water and energy efficient equipment, recycling and reusing materials, using equipment in energy and water efficient ways, and controlling inventory.
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