The Allison Lab
The Allison Lab is an ecology and evolution lab that explores how microbes regulate the cycling of carbon and nutrients in their ecosystems using a multidisciplinary approach.
Green Labs Results:
- Initial Score: 34%
- Final Score: 64%
- Certification Level: Silver
- Areas of Improvement: Energy, Fume Hoods, Hazardous Waste/Chemicals, & Community
Sustainable Actions
- Energy:
- Turning off equipment and lights when not in use.
- Fume Hoods:
- Always closing fume and tissue culture hood sashes when not in use.
- Never storing chemicals in fume hoods.
- Hazardous Waste/Chemicals:
- Evaluating Reg Bag waste practices.
- Avoiding mixing hazardous and non hazardous waste.
- Community:
- Appointing a member as a champion for sustainability.
- Developing cordial relationships with custodial staff and facilities management.