Want to find out how green equipment or consumables are before you buy? The ACT database is the place for you!

Open fume hoods can use as much energy as 3.5 houses! Start shutting the sash today

Saving energy is (ultra) cool - improve freezer efficiency and find info about buying energy efficient freezers here

Some companies allow you to send back Styrofoam packaging - but where can you send the packages from at BCH? Find a detailed map here!

BCH office of Sustainability and Green Labs program was awarded a grant to fund a year of pipette tip box recycling with Polycarbin!! Find out more here.

Learn how to defrost your laboratory freezer efficiently with this step-by-step guide. Maximize freezer performance, reduce energy consumption, and maintain sample integrity with expert tips on planning, cleaning, disinfecting, and documenting your freezer maintenance.

Check out the 12 Principles… Good to know for your BCH Green Lab Certification!

The -70°C Scientific Sample Database, launched by the University of Colorado Boulder Green Labs Program in 2011, catalogs scientific samples stored at ultra-low temperatures. Since 2023, My Green Lab and I2SL have expanded and updated it with data from Freezer Challenge participants. The database includes both recent and archived entries, helping labs improve cold storage efficiency and sustainable research practices. Researchers can contact contributing labs for additional details on sample storage and preparation.

Explore the database and support sustainable lab operations!