UCSC Green Labs
Welcome to Green Labs
Welcome to UCSC Green Labs! The program is run by the Green Labs Team and consists of a certification program and an education & outreach initiative that implements energy efficiency, waste reduction, and purchasing programs in campus labs. Read our Green Labs Action Plan!
Mission
The Green Labs program seeks to improve energy efficiency and increase green purchasing and waste reduction practices through behavior change, physical improvements, and education.
UCSC Green Labs program has 3 goals:
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Lab buildings make up 1/5th of our campus's square footage but consume 1/3rd of our electricity.
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WASTE REDUCTION: Lab Operations produce 12% of landfill-bound waste from campus
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GREEN PROCUREMENT: Laboratories are the single largest purchaser from CruzBuy
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**In light of our Energy Efficiency Mission, we are offering our Green Labs Incentive Program which is used to fund the purchase of energy-efficient fridges and ULT freezers. Visit our GL Incentive Program page to find out more! |
Simple Certification
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!
Get Involved
Interested in becoming a UCSC Certified Green Lab?
Want to join in on the Education & Outreach Programs?
Or have any questions about Green Labs?
Contact us at greenlabs-group@ucsc.edu!
