Programs
Lab Waste Management | Assessments | Surplus Equipment | Surplus Chemicals | Efficient Appliances | Dry vs Oil Vacuum Pump
LabRATS at UCSB has created and joined several programs to facilitate sustainable practices. Your comments and participation will help these programs mature and excel. 
Highlighted Programs
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We joined EH&S to set up and promote the exchange of clean surplus chemicals among campus labs. |
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A comprehensive evaluation of laboratory practices gathered by researchers to make labs efficient. |
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We are evaluating supply and demand for high value used apparatus and facilitating administration and incentives (a.k.a. money) for transfers. |
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Program that directs potentially dangerous waste from laboratories to an alternate waste stream to ensure proper disposal. |
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Save energy by reducing fumehood usage. |
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This is program that directs potentially dangerous waste from laboratories to an alternate waste stream to ensure safety of workers and to promote a more advanced waste and recycling program.
The 2010-2011 Innovative Labs Competition offers awards and recognition in three categories of sustainable practices: Innovative Practice, CORE Award, and Best Practice Case Study.
This comprehensive evaluation of laboratory practices works with researchers to make labs efficient and low-impact.
We are evaluating supply and demand for high value used apparatus and facilitating administration and incentives (a.k.a. money) for transfers.
We joined EH&S to set up and promote the exchange of clean surplus chemicals instead of sending them to waste.
Also, in conjunction with EH&S, we received a grant to exchange spirit thermometers for mercury models to avoid health and clean-up impacts.
This listserve aims to connect researchers in every science department to facilitate the exchange of technical ideas, equipment needs, and surpluses.
This campaign is focused on older lab buildings where individual hood fans may be turned off for prolonged periods when not in use.
This campaign is focused on older lab buildings where individual hood fans may be turned off for prolonged periods when not in use.
Initiated by Labs21, we work with energy managers and researchers in a nationwide effort to promote, test, and manufacture efficient apparatus.
We are encouraging laboratories to take advantage of SCE’s rebate (up to $100) and pick-up program to eliminate old inefficient refrigerators and freezers.
We initiated a program with Facilities and Maintenance to remove unneeded fluorescent bulbs in older buildings and to mark the fixtures to promote targeted lighting.
This campaign encourages researchers and lab managers to understand the pressure pump needs of the lab and procure accordingly.