University of Oregon labs are busy contributing to the world's knowledge, generating invaluable breakthroughs and innovations, and training post-docs, graduate students, and undergraduates to be top-notch researchers. And even still, the people working in our labs care about our planet and its people. 

UO lab spaces are resource-intensive, consuming 2-3 times more energy than typical offices and generating unique kinds of waste that are not collected through typical recycling streams. The Sustainable Labs program seeks to increase sustainable practices in UO labs while maintaining research integrity as a tier-1 research institution. Through the program labs can increase recycling, better manage hazardous materials, reduce energy and water consumption, build a vibrant lab culture, and even save money.

The Sustainable Labs program is designed in-house with busy UO research teams in mind. Each badge is focused and straightforward. You choose which badges to earn, when, and in which order. There are even a series of “level-2” badges for labs who want to take sustainability efforts further (and gain the bragging rights that go with it). The molecule-style design of awarded badges allows your lab to create and showcase how you've chosen to engage with the program. 

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Questions? Reach out to sustainablelabs@uoregon.edu 

The Sustainable Labs program is a partnership between Environmental Health and Safety and the Office of Sustainability.