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Even when idle, lab equipment consumes energy. Before heading out for the holidays, switch off unused instruments, lights, and monitors.
Small actions like this can save thousands of kWh per year, and make a big impact on your lab’s carbon footprint.
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This month's #HowToGreenLab is to save energy by eliminating screensavers.
Sounds simple? It is! Replace energy-consuming screensavers with sleep mode settings on laboratory computers to save energy during idle periods.
This month's #HowToGreenLab is to be clear on capacity requirements and space when selecting an Ultra-Low Temperature (#ULT) Freezer. You will need to know exactly how much storage is needed and how much floor space is available within your lab to house ULT units. No matter how good your ULT freezer is, if it can’t fit in your lab or store all the necessary inventory, then it won’t be much help.
Additionally, keep in mind that many ULT freezers need a certain amount of clearance at the front and back of the unit to allow for adequate ventilation, which may catch some people off guard when planning how units fit into their lab space. Be sure to plan for ventilation requirements from the start.
🔗 Learn more about ULT Freezer selection in our recent article on The Beaker: https://t.co/588w9ZFuAH
❄️ Interested in joining the 2025 #FreezerChallenge? Sign up to learn more: https://t.co/4NENVi0KQD
This month's #HowToGreenLab tip is reuse packaging like coolers and gel packs when shipping samples to your collaborators. Labs receive a lot of packaging items, and finding alternative ways to reuse these items is a great way to cut back on waste.
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This month's #HowToGreenLab is to shut down biosafety cabinets (BSCs) when not in use. Did you know that BSCs can consume 15 kWh/day – about half as much as a house? Turning this equipment off when it’s not in use, or on nights & weekends, can have a big impact on energy usage.
This month's #HowToGreenLab is to form a "Green Team" at your organization! Formalizing a group who can explore ways in which your lab's carbon footprint can be reduced is a great first step towards sustainability.
This month's #HowToGreenLab tip is to use and maintain a chemical inventory. The easiest way to avoid over-purchasing chemicals, and to reduce the amount of chemical waste in your lab, is to keep an up-to-date chemical inventory log of all of the chemicals in the lab.
This month's #HowToGreenLab is to implement Freezer Fridays! Organize a collaborative effort to clear out freezers over a few weeks. Implementing "Freezer Fridays" can result in improved order, enhanced sample accessibility, & a potential 30% increase in freezer space.
📣🧪#HowToGreenLab tip for this month! It’s worth to have a look in your lab! 💧#crc1218 #Sustainability #mito
This month's #HowToGreenLap tip is to check for leaky faucets. It may sound simple, but leaky faucets that drip once per second can waste 3,000 gallons of water per year. According to the US EPA, that’s enough water for more than 180 showers!
This month's #HowToGreenLab is to put autoclaves in standby mode when not in use and only run them when full.
This month's #HowToGreenLab is to reduce your use! The best way to impact waste is to reduce its production from the start. Here are some tips to reduce you lab's contribution to the landfill 🧵:
This month's #HowToGreenLab tip is to rethink the way you light your lab. There are a variety of options to reduce the amount of light that is used in your lab, including (🧵):
This month's #HowToGreenLab tip is to purchase energy efficient equipment! Freezers, refrigerators, ice machines, vortexes, drying ovens, and water baths are just a few examples of appliances that can be labeled through the relevant energy efficiency program for your region.
This month's #HowToGreenLab tip is to use your voice to bring awareness to lab sustainability and help drive greener practices!
How are you sharing your lab #sustainability efforts? Share with us here!
This month's #HowToGreenLab tip is to practice good inventory management, which can lead to significant cost savings for the lab (by avoiding duplicate purchases), and can significantly reduce the amount of waste produced by the lab (with fewer out-of-date bottles discarded).
This month's green lab tip is to turn to tech! When appropriate, consider using computer simulations to reduce the amount of chemicals & reagents used in your experiments. Do you have experience minimizing chemical use by utilizing computer simulations? #HowToGreenLab
Low-flow aerators can help reduce faucet flow from 4.0 gallons/minute to <1.5 gallons/minute. Simply screw them onto the end of faucets & reduce flow without changing water pressure. It’s an easy & cheap option that will significantly reduce water usage. #HowToGreenLab
How do you make your lab more sustainable? We want to hear from you! Share your #greenlab tips in the comments below.
Need a little inspiration? Check out our #HowToGreenLab useful tips and hacks here: https://t.co/TaLikbLpLv
Your lab undoubtably receives a lot of deliveries, which can include an excessive amount of ice packs within the packaging. A great way to repurpose these ice packs is to connect w/ local sports teams or university gyms who can reuse ice packs for sports injuries. #HowToGreenLab
Steam Jacketed autoclaves use a lot of water to sterilize equipment, reagents, and hazardous waste in labs. By retrofitting autoclaves with water-saving devices, you can cut back water usage by 75-90%! #HowToGreenLab
Learn more water-saving actions here: https://t.co/EidIgFlXL5
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