Certification
Simple Certification or (every 5 years) Recertification
Complete an Online Self-Assessment
Make a copy of our new in-house Green Lab Self-Assessment to begin.
1st) Green Lab Assessment - make a copy! (45 minutes to 1 hour)
2nd) Email the form to greenlabs-group@ucsc.edu or alternatively, contact us and we will come complete the assessment in your lab with you.
Benefits
- Recognition as a model for cutting edge laboratory sustainability
- Increased research efficiency
- Access to resources provided by the UC Green Lab team
- Certified labs qualify for retrofit and equipment upgrade programs
- Karma bonus points for environmental friendliness!
Certification Rankings
Levels of certification are determined by percentage points calculated based on the online self-assessment and walk-through evaluation.
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Platinum (Pt): Achieved by labs with exceptional continuous sustainable practices and labs who maintain their level of certification by showing their overall commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Labs must achieve 90% of total points to receive a Platinum certification. |
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Gold (Au): Granted to labs who incorporate an excellent amount of sustainable practices and labs devoted to goals of improvement. Labs must achieve 75% - 89% of total points to receive a Gold certification. |
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Silver (Ag): Awarded to labs who incorporated a great amount of sustainable practices. Labs must achieve between 61% - 74% of total points to receive Silver certification. |
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Copper (Cu): Given to labs who have incorporated a substantial amount of sustainable practices. Labs must be between 50% - 60% of total points to receive a Copper certification. |
