Overall Rating | Gold |
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Overall Score | 70.87 |
Liaison | Daimon Eklund |
Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2021 |
University of Washington, Seattle
IN-19: Green Laboratory Program
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Toren
Elste Program Specialist UW Sustainability |
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Does the institution have or participate in a green laboratory program?:
Yes
Does the institution’s green laboratory program address the following?:
Yes or No | |
Energy conservation and efficiency, e.g., fume hood ("shut the sash") and freezer maintenance programs | Yes |
Water conservation and efficiency | Yes |
Chemical use and disposal | Yes |
Materials management, e.g., green purchasing guidelines and recycling and reuse programs | Yes |
Training for lab users on sustainable practices | Yes |
A brief description of the institution's green laboratory program:
The UW has an extensive Green Lab program and Green Lab Certification program. Key elements include energy and water conservation, chemical use, and waste reduction.
In addition, our Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) offers a Green Chemistry & Chemical Stewardship Online Certificate Program:
https://osha.washington.edu/pages/green-chemistry-chemical-stewardship-online-certificate-program
In addition, our Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) offers a Green Chemistry & Chemical Stewardship Online Certificate Program:
https://osha.washington.edu/pages/green-chemistry-chemical-stewardship-online-certificate-program
Website URL where information about the green laboratory program is available:
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