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Sustainability in research: Six McGill labs receive My Green Lab certification

webfull — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:23:45 +0000

As McGill prepares to launch its own sustainable lab certification program, six research teams tested the waters to see what it takes to go green.

Six laboratory teams at McGill recently completed a year-long endeavor to get certified with My Green Lab, an internationally recognized online program the provides lab users with actionable ways to implement meaningful change. From waste reduction to fieldwork, this certification system gives researchers clear ways to assess their current lab practices and make improvements.

Published: 18 May 2023

Sustainability in research: If you want to green your lab, start with the freezer

webfull — Mon, 15 May 2023 15:31:48 +0000

Cell biology researcher Dieter Reinhardt explains why his lab is cool with turning up the temperature of their freezers

Published: 15 May 2023

Sustainability in research: The Barrett lab on treading lightly in the field

webfull — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:39:10 +0000

Biological research is crucial to understanding the environmental impacts of the climate crisis, but oftentimes this research involves disrupting the environment it is trying to understand and protect. This is why the Barrett lab decided to focus on how to make their research more sustainable.

Published: 28 February 2023

Apply for the Sustainable Labs Award

webfull — Fri, 04 May 2018 19:25:00 +0000

Dear Colleagues,

As a follow-up to the creation of the McGill Sustainable Labs Guide last year, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Sustainable Labs Award and we are inviting you to apply.

Published: 4 May 2018