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!

To get certified, finish the easy, 30-minute Green Labs Certification and submit it to sustainability@caltech.edu.

Upon submission your lab will become Green Labs Certified! Your lab will be awarded a brag-worthy Green Labs Certified plaque to post outside your lab spaces. Labs that complete the Green Labs Certification can also expect to receive support from Green Labs, the division, as well as select vendors. Certified labs also have access to items such as free recycling bins, signage, and exclusive Green Labs events.

Green Labs is challenging labs to finish their Green Labs Certification by November 29! If your lab is certified by that day, your lab will be invited to come enjoy a sweet treat on us to celebrate your sustainability excellence!