Educate and Motivate
We all know it’s true – what happens here changes the world! MIT researchers are already working on sustainable technology from recycling-sorting robots to oil-gobbling bacteria.
The Sustainable Research program works to combat climate change and wasted energy on a basic, behavior, and education-driven level. By informing researchers of the simple changes they can make in their daily lab life, we ensure that all MIT scientists are helping to reach the institution’s goal of 32% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, all while performing world-class and life-changing research.
Green Lab Certification
Completing the process of Green Lab Certification is an easy, informative, and interactive way for individual laboratories and groups to discover the ways that they can save energy, resources, and more while conducting their research.
Create and Expand Programs
Ongoing Projects
Ongoing laboratory-specific initiatives, such as nitrile glove recycling or fume hood behavior competitions, ensure that our labs have access to new technology and opportunities which reduce the carbon footprint or environmental impact.
Learn More About Ongoing Projects
Laboratory Energy Assessment Program
Interested particularly in the energy portion of what it means to be green? The Laboratory Energy Assessment Program (LEAP) works to assess and analyze the overall energy use of individual lab groups. We use this information to give directed feedback on how to cut down the kilowatts used by your lab.
New Ideas
Got an idea for the next “green” thing in MIT labs? Our students, employees, and faculty are our greatest assets! If you see a gap in sustainability in your laboratory or research environment and have an idea of how to tackle the problem, contact us.
Educate and Motivate
We all know it’s true – what happens here changes the world! MIT researchers are already working on sustainable technology from recycling-sorting robots to oil-gobbling bacteria.
The Sustainable Research program works to combat climate change and wasted energy on a basic, behavior, and education-driven level. By informing researchers of the simple changes they can make in their daily lab life, we ensure that all MIT scientists are helping to reach the institution’s goal of 32% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, all while performing world-class and life-changing research.
Green Lab Certification
Completing the process of Green Lab Certification is an easy, informative, and interactive way for individual laboratories and groups to discover the ways that they can save energy, resources, and more while conducting their research.
Create and Expand Programs
Ongoing Projects
Ongoing laboratory-specific initiatives, such as nitrile glove recycling or fume hood behavior competitions, ensure that our labs have access to new technology and opportunities which reduce the carbon footprint or environmental impact.
Learn More About Ongoing Projects
Laboratory Energy Assessment Program
Interested particularly in the energy portion of what it means to be green? The Laboratory Energy Assessment Program (LEAP) works to assess and analyze the overall energy use of individual lab groups. We use this information to give directed feedback on how to cut down the kilowatts used by your lab.
New Ideas
Got an idea for the next “green” thing in MIT labs? Our students, employees, and faculty are our greatest assets! If you see a gap in sustainability in your laboratory or research environment and have an idea of how to tackle the problem, contact us.