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GREEN CHECKLIST
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THERE ARE 54 SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS BELOW. WHAT’S OUR LAB COMMITMENT? PARTICIPATION (4) 1. Our lab members have been informed and have agreed to follow the applicable actions on this checklist. 2. We share information about our Green Labs Certification with all new students and employees, and encourage them to get involved. 3. We discuss sustainability and the progress of our Green Labs Certification at staff meetings 4. We give priority to safe practises.
WHAT SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS WILL WE ADOPT? WASTE HANDLING (7) As a lab, we… 5. Have assessed whether or not proper recycling bins are present, and have contacted our Facility Services Manager if they are not. 6. Recycle any cleaned glass that is not contaminated with chemicals or biological hazards. 7. Recycle paper and flattened cardboard. 8. Recycle (or reuse whenever possible) plastic that has not been contaminated with chemicals or biological hazards.
9. Have contacted our Facility Services Manager to set up a battery collection program. 10. Arrange for Supply Management Services to pick up and recycle electronic equipment that is university property. 11. Take our personal electronic equipment to get recycled. They can be recycled at the following locations: • City of Edmonton E-Waste (Electronics) Recycling • Electronic Recycling Association, Edmonton location • Shanked Computer Recycling Inc. (local recycling company)
ENERGY (16) In our lab, we… 12. Have a regular cleanup and defrosting schedule for the fridge and freezer. 13. Adjust temperature settings on freezers, heating ovens and other thermal equipment to meet the appropriate needs per task. 14. Do not use chilling incubators as refrigerators. 15. Turn off ovens and chilled centrifuges when not in use. 16. Dispose of old samples in our freezer(s) and refrigerator(s) when no longer needed. 17. Identified equipment that does not need to be left on. We turn it off, unplug it or have installed and use appliance timers on these equipment pieces.