| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.92 |
| Liaison | Mat Thijssen |
| Submission Date | Oct. 26, 2021 |
University of Waterloo
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Mat
Thijssen Sustainability Manager Sustainability Office |
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 Green Labs program is focused on engaging lab users on sustainable lab practices. The program is supported by a three-pronged framework, including an ambassador network, a resource toolkit, and a Green Labs scorecard which provides a list of recommended actions to improve sustainability in the lab setting. Categories in the scorecard include energy conservation, waste management, materials management (including chemical use/disposal), water conservation, ventilation (i.e. fume hoods), sustainable procurement, and engagement. The resource toolkit provides a range of resources, such as graphics, signage, and best practice guides, to support implementation of actions within the scorecard. The Sustainability Office tries to host at least one event or meeting of ambassadors each term to foster shared learning and problem solving between participating labs and has set up a Green Labs group on MS Teams for ongoing collaboration.
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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