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Chest vs. Upright Freezers: Which is More Efficient in a Lab?

Within a lab, there are often two types of Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers that can be purchased, to store materials, a chest freezer or an upright freezer. They operate in a similar fashion, however, their shape and their energy usage are different. The chest freezer is more energy efficient.

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Sustainable Supplies at UCSB

PACES (the Program for the Assessment and Certification for the Environment and Sustainability) and LabRATS (the Laboratory Resources, Advocates, and Teamwork for Sustainability), have been developing sustainable procurement lists for supplies used campus-wide.

Reducing Emissions in the Supply Chain: UC Santa Barbara’s Sustainable Procurement

UC Santa Barbara is expanding its focus beyond the Carbon Neutrality Initiative to reduce emissions in our supply chain.

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UC Santa Barbara Pledges to Purchase Safe Furniture

UC Santa Barbara recently signed a pledge through the Center for Environmental Health to commit to purchasing safer furniture products to protect the health of the community and the global environment.

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Energy Star Policy, Rebates, and Gateway Approval

For years, the University of California has required that new purchases of eligible appliances and equipment be ENERGY STAR (or WaterSense) certified, in alignment with the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

person testing bulbs in lamp testing lab

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The Million LED Challenge Has Come To UCSB!

With the goal of replacing 1 million traditional bulbs with more energy efficient LED bulbs, UC is working towards its goal of achieving operational carbon neutrality by 2025, while also helping to reduce California’s carbon footprint.

Blog Topic: Sustainable Procurement