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Sustainable Labs, University of Bristol
Description/achievement of initiative

Laboratories consume around 5 times more water and energy than office spaces, they also produce more hazardous waste. This initiative aims to reduce the negative environmental impact of science research at the University of Bristol and encourage behaviour change in lab users.

Implementation methodologies

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Laboratory Efficiency Action Network (LEAN)
Progress reports
Goal 12
Goal 13
19/05/17
180 spend on HVAC/fume cupboard upgrades in Chemistry, savings 50k per annum in energy.
Staff / Technical expertise
Technical staff workforce

Basic information
Time-frame: 16/09/14 - N/A
Partners
Laboratory Efficiency Action Network (LEAN)
Countries
Contact information
Anna Lewis, Miss, anna.lewis@bristol.ac.uk
United Nations