/sustainability/taxonomy/term/889/all en /sustainability/channels/news/sustainability-research-six-mcgill-labs-receive-my-green-lab-certification-348386 <p><em>As UUÖ±²¥ prepares to launch its own sustainable lab certification program, six research teams tested the waters to see what it takes to go green.</em></p> <p>Six laboratory teams at UUÖ±²¥ recently completed a year-long endeavor to get certified with My Green Lab, an internationally recognized online program the provides lab users with actionable ways to implement meaningful change. From waste reduction to fieldwork, this certification system gives researchers clear ways to assess their current lab practices and make improvements.</p> Thu, 18 May 2023 14:23:44 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3225 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/sustainability-research-if-you-want-green-your-lab-start-freezer-348325 <p><em>Cell biology researcher Dieter Reinhardt explains why his lab is cool with turning up the temperature of their freezers</em></p> Mon, 15 May 2023 15:31:47 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3214 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/sustainability-research-barrett-lab-treading-lightly-field-346429 <p><em>Biological research is crucial to understanding the environmental impacts of the climate crisis, but oftentimes this research involves disrupting the environment it is trying to understand and protect. This is why the </em><a href="https://www.barrettlab.ca/"><em>Barrett lab</em></a><em> decided to focus on how to make their research more sustainable.</em></p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:39:09 +0000 katya.teague@mcgill.ca 3200 at /sustainability /sustainability/channels/news/apply-sustainable-labs-award-287053 <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p> </p> <p>As a follow-up to the creation of the <a href="/sustainability/files/sustainability/sustainable-labs-guide-final-2017.pdf">UUÖ±²¥ Sustainable Labs Guide</a> last year, we are pleased to announce the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Labs Award and we are inviting you to <a href="/hwm/links/sustainable-labs-award-application">apply</a>.</strong></p> <p> </p> Fri, 04 May 2018 19:24:59 +0000 toby.davine@mcgill.ca 2730 at /sustainability