The Green Labs Program supports researchers to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory-based activities by implementing sustainable practices and technologies. We provide UBC faculty, staff and students with the opportunity to learn about wise environmental practices, exchange ideas, and access recycling and energy conservation programs.
Green Your Lab
Ready to dive into what you can do to reduce your environmental impact in the lab? Or are you looking for more information on programs such as Lab Plastic Recycling? View our Green Labs Guides for tips and tricks.
Chill Up Challenge
Did you know that Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers operating at -80°C use enough energy to power a single family home? Find out how small adjustments can drastically reduce energy use.
Shut the Sash
Fume hoods at UBC consume up to 10 per cent of campus energy due to the large volume of air that needs to be heated or cooled and moved through them. Find out how Shut the Sash helps save energy.
UBC is a research-intensive university with over 400 labs. Lab buildings account for approximately 50% of UBC Vancouver campus energy use, 25% of water use and 95% of hazardous waste generated.
News & Events
From gloves to lawn furniture: UBC nitrile glove recycling pilot
Production, Consumption & Waste
UBC Receives Sustainable Purchasing Award from International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories
Production, Consumption & Waste
UBC Green Labs, the Life Sciences Centre and Spud divert hundreds of gel ice packs from the landfill
Production, Consumption & Waste
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The Green Labs newsletter shares current initiatives, upcoming opportunities, and campaign results.
Get in touch to share projects outcomes, stories from the network, and new lab-orientated sustainability tips and tricks.
Have questions? Reach us at green.labs@ubc.ca