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Green labs

Green Labs are programs that assist laboratories in reducing their carbon footprints without affecting the quality and safety of the research.

Goals

The Office of Sustainability’s goal is to develop standards, oversee their implementation, and inspire the many behavioural changes that are needed throughout the scientific community, including:

  • Reducing water and energy consumption 

  • Support life cycle costing and related benefits

  • Improving sustainable purchasing decisions 

  • Increasing waste reduction and source separation

  • Raising environmental, health impacts and protection awareness 

Details

Access more details on Green Labs including:

  • How to get your lab certified through My Green Lab, the globally recognized sustainability best practice standard.

  • Tips and educational content and materials for lab spaces to promote sustainable behaviour

  • Community practice sessions 

  • Information on sustainability and energy efficiency rebates your lab may be able to claim.