"Analysis of the introduction of Green Laboratory Certification Program" by Samantha Long

Date of Award

1-1-2023

Language

English

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

College/School/Department

Department of Geography and Planning

Content Description

1 online resource (v, 62 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Andrei Lapenas

Committee Members

Mary Ellen Mallia, Indu Lnu

Keywords

chemistry, climate change, laboratory, resiliency, sustainability, university, Laboratories, Sustainability

Subject Categories

Sustainability

Abstract

Universities around the world are making changes to become more sustainable including lowering energy and water consumption, reducing waste production, and looking at procurement methods. At the University at Albany, State University of New York, there is an ongoing effort to increase sustainability and climate resiliency to align with state and international goals. One of the key areas needing improvement are scientific laboratories because they have a substantially larger energy consumption than other buildings. An analysis of current practices on campus was conducted and improvements suggested from research of similar programs. This included expanding and testing a campus specific “Green Labs Checklist” to measure and aid participating laboratories. Meetings with university officials and leading companies were conducted to increase participation and gather data. An audit was conducted of the Research Foundation procurement over one year for campus laboratories. To adopt sustainability practices the laboratories need additional education and support; including hiring employees to oversee implementation and continuously adapt the program to current standards. This needs to be a university wide effort with endorsement from key campus officials.

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