Caltech Green Labs

As scientists, we are challenged to protect our environment and advocate for sustainable practices, as those actions protect the very thing many of us study: life on Earth. Caltech Green Labs aims to meet this challenge by proposing sustainable laboratory practices that do not compromise research objectives. Green Labs provides resources for energy efficiency, water conservation, green chemistry, waste management, sustainable purchasing, sustainable education, and much more. This group aims to create an equitable and inclusive space where we can incentivize discussion utilizing the talents of staff, students, and faculty to promote innovation and normalization of sustainable practices. These resources strengthen the Caltech community and further the Institute's goal to positively impact the community at large.

We are happy to announce the official launch of the Green Labs program at Caltech. We are fully funded by the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering. Be sure to check out our growing catalogue of Green Labs resources, including our Action Plan, Green Labs Guide, Events (and Past Events!), and Green Labs Pilot Programs, as well as Caltech's Sustainability website for more information on Caltech's sustainability initiatives.

Please subscribe to our email listserv greenlabs@caltech.edu to stay up to date on all things Green Labs.

Caltech has taken notice of all of our hard work, and recently featured Green Labs for Caltech Weekly for Earth Month! Amazing work Green Labs!

We recently presented at the International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) Annual Conference, held in Anaheim.

If you are planning on going away for the holidays, check out our Green Labs Holiday Checklist to ensure you're not wasting energy or water during your holiday! Have a safe and enjoyable break!