A Sustainable Labs Working Group was created from a group of passionate individuals from a collaboration with McGill University's Green Labs team that are working together to make labs more sustainable at UNBC.
Current members:
Ann Duong - Sustainability Manager
Jordan Wilbey - Dispensing Chemist
Sydney Cruch - Animal Care and Welfare Manager
Victor Liu - Research Manager DMS Northern Medical Program
Together they have developed a Sustainable Labs Practices Module. Enroll below now if you are a new Faculty, Staff, or Student working in a lab environment.
Apply for a Green Grant!
Got an idea on how to improve sustainability at your lab or across campus? Or need some seed funding to get more sustainable products for your lab? Then apply for the Green Grant where you can get up to $5000 to implement your idea. You can also apply for a Green Travel Grant to attend a conference related to Sustainability.
For more information and to apply: https://www.unbc.ca/sustainability/green-fund-how-apply
UNBC Sustainable Labs Working Group (SLWG):
The Sustainable Labs Working group at UNBC are a group of individuals consisting of lab technicians, lab managers, sustainability personnel etc. that meet quarterly to improve lab sustainability at UNBC.
If you have any suggestions or feedback for the SLWG please email sustainability@unbc.ca.
Lab Conscious
Want to learn more about making your lab sustainable? Labsconscious is an open resource and blog for the life science community to reduce lab waste, use green chemistry, and conserve energy.
My Green Lab Certification:
If you are interested in improving your lab, consider getting My Green Labs Certification. If you need support please email sustainability@unbc.ca.
https://www.mygreenlab.org/green-lab-certification.html
Laboratory Freezer Challenge: