Laboratories are some of the most energy and resource intensive workspaces within the University.
But through collaboration, interventions and circular thinking the lab users can have a positive impact towards reducing the impact of the lab space.
The information below can connect you to your local networks, cross campus projects and centrally managed services, all of which can work with lab users to make their spaces more sustainability managed, save money and resources.
Our Networks
Want to get involved? Looking for ways to start your sustainability journey as a Staff or PGR Green Champion? Read more details here Link opens in a new window(Sign-in required)
Victoria is a postdoctoral researcher working on the biocatalytic production of pyridines and piperidines from lignin. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biochemistry (2021) from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Her research interests involve developing new sustainable routes to produce chemicals from renewable feedstocks.
Our 24/25 LEAF Impact report includes departmental summaries, and Best Practice examples from our Gold Labs.
LEAF at Warwick
Warwick first implemented LEAF in 20/21, in the following five years, engagement has reached six schools, and ninety-five laboratory spaces.
Uni Green Scheme- Unused, obsolete and even broken equipment may be able to be collected and resold.
Electrical Waste - Fridges, freezer and other medium sized equipment can be handled through standard waste streams if not contaminated. Contact your local technical team or the Estates Help Desk.
Packaging - Removing packaging before it enters a lab space means it can be disposed of safely through the Dry Mixed Recycling Stream.
Pipette tips - Many pipette tip manufacturers have "take back" schemes that are being coordinated through departmental stores.
Controlled or Hazardous waste - Chemical waste must be segregated and disposed of through departmental stores. Waste bottles should be labelled and cleaned fully before they are sealed for disposal.
