Backgroundinformation
Further Tips and Best Practices
- Lead by example: Demonstrate sustainable habits—others will follow!
- Start small: Begin with achievable steps; once they become routine, move on to more complex improvements.
- Label clearly: Ensure that all reagents, samples, and waste containers are properly labeled to avoid confusion and waste.
- Plan efficiently: Design experiments to use only the necessary quantities of materials and energy.
- Encourage green values: Integrate sustainability discussions into lab meetings and purchase materials from environmentally responsible suppliers.
- Save energy every day: Turn off lights when natural daylight is sufficient; take the stairs instead of the elevator, if possible.
- Keep policies up to date: Regularly review your lab’s sustainability guidelines, signage, and maintenance routines.
- Collaborate for impact: Work with KTG, safety officers, and cleaning teams to coordinate sustainability actions.
- Train new members: Include sustainability principles in onboardings so that good habits begin early.
- Share responsibility: Assign clear roles for energy, waste, and purchasing oversight to maintain continuity.
- Join the network: Participate in your department’s or building’s Green Labs Group to exchange ideas and expand collective impact. If you are interested in participating in the MyGreenLab certification, contact the climate protection manager.