Lab Resources and Programs

There are a variety of programs and resources to aid Green Lab efforts.

Lab and Lab Equipment Programs

  • BioCore and Shared Equipment
    • The BioCore's purpose is to connect MCDB, EBIO, IPHYÌýand PSYC/NRSC researchers to campus research resources, such as equipment, campus offices and campus services.
    • My Green Lab®Ìýis a non-profit dedicated to transforming the life sciences, industrial sciences, and healthcare industries by creating a culture of sustainability through science.Ìý
    • The goal of BETR Grants is to connect efficiency expectations and sustainability to the funding of research.
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    • Join the Green Labs Planning Group by asking to join on the Google Groups page.
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    • The Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) is a comprehensive green purchasing resourceÌýfor federal contracting personnel and program managers. It helps you identify applicable green purchasing requirements by consolidating and organizing information from federal environmental programs in one place, saving you from visiting multiple websites.Ìý
    • Safe, successful, sustainable labs is a non-profit that aims to create more sustainable laboratories and raise sustainability awareness among lab-using staff and students in the United Kingdom. They have held excellent conferences, and their website contains great resources.

Resources

    • CU Experts is a research and expertise discovery tool that enables collaboration among researchers across all disciplines.
  • Links to University Green Labs ProgramsÌý
    • The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) is devoted to the principles of sustainable laboratories and related high-technology facilities, from design to engineering to operation. Ìý
    • The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating Systemâ„¢Ìý(STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
  • Freezer Studies

Outreach Materials

  • Equipment Metering
    • Information on the equipment metering by CU Green Labs and data on the energy consumption of lab equipment.
  • CU Green Labs Presentations
    • The Green Labs Team hasÌýbeen speaking nationally and internationally to raise awareness aboutÌýsustainability and green lab practices. Review our presentations to learn more.
  • Posters
    • The Green Labs team has designed several postersÌýto provide reminders of green labs practices. Explore ourÌýposters or print a poster to use on your campus.
  • Contest Materials
    • Explore our current and past laboratory contest materials. Feel free to use our contest materials for your campus.