LabRATS at UCSB has created and joined several programs to facilitate sustainable practices. Your comments and participation will help these programs mature and excel.
Dry vs Oil Vacuum Pump
This campaign encourages researchers and lab managers to understand the pressure pump needs of the lab and procure accordingly.
Efficient Appliances
Initiated by Labs21, we work with energy managers and researchers in a nationwide effort to promote, test, and manufacture efficient apparatus.
Laboratory Assessments / LabSync Certification
This comprehensive evaluation of laboratory practices works with researchers to make labs efficient and low-impact.
Lab Waste Management
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.
Surplus Chemicals
We joined EH&S to set up and promote the exchange of clean surplus chemicals among campus labs.
Surplus Equipment
We are evaluating supply and demand for high value used apparatus and facilitating administration and incentives (a.k.a. money) for transfers.