1. Green Lab Certification

2. What is the Green Lab Certification?
The Green Lab Certification works with researchers, staff, faculty, and building managers to envision and implement sustainable practices and technologies in lab buildings at the individual lab and departmental level across the University.

3. Why focus on labs?
Labs are the most energy intensive spaces on the Harvard campus, so resource conservation and energy efficiency in the labs are of significant importance in meeting the University's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Because of the resource intensity of lab science and the unique conditions in each individual lab, sustainability is approached at the lab-specific level in addition to building-wide efforts.

4. Reduce Energy Consumption
Mission and Vision
Major Pillars
Reduce Energy Consumption
Communication
Save Energy
Universal Practices
Maximize Efficiency
Community Engagement
Reduce Waste
Operate Efficiently
Purchase Sustainably
Conserve Resources
Education

5. 76 Leaf Three* Track Your Progress
*Paste your own result from the application

6. Reduce Energy Consumption
Clean out your freezers to save space and time spent looking for samples
Routinely remove ice buildup 
Defrost -20 freezers
Shut the sash
Turn Off lights and unused equipment

7. Reduce Waste Follow lab and office recycling procedures
Consolidate purchases to reduce packaging waste
Participate in and donate to a lab Freecycle or the Green Labs Reuse Room

8. Conserve Resources and Purchase Sustainably
Share freezer space and equipment with neighbors instead of buying your own.
Make energy efficient purchasing choices and purchase Energy Star certified equipment.
Reduce autoclaving needs by introducing a two-streamed process where only required items are autoclaved and other items are run through the dishwasher.
Use reusable over disposable products whenever possible.
Use Green Lab Purchasing Tips when we purchase lab equipment and supplies.
Use office paper and supplies made out of recycled content.
Use a solvent recycler for your lab space or sharing one among neighboring labs.

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