Sustainable lab products and services were on display at Johns Hopkins University's first Green Labs Vendor Fair on Tuesday, June 3, at the School of Medicine.
Hosted by the Office of Climate and Sustainability, the event connected more than 200 faculty, researchers, and students interested in reducing the environmental impact of their research with 22 vendors and organizations. As an incentive for visiting multiple booths, participants received a free lunch and plant cutting in upcycled lab glass.
In 2022, the Office of Climate and Sustainability established the JHU Green Labs program to address the environmental impact of JHU's thousands of research and teaching labs, which represents a significant portion of the university's physical and environmental footprint. The university's Climate Action and Sustainability Plan, adopted in October 2024, includes commitments to reduce emissions and increase responsible procurement, which are particularly important within lab spaces.
In addition to hosting the Green Labs Vendor Fair, the JHU Green Labs program manages multiple initiatives to improve the sustainability of labs across the university. Enrollment is now open for Green Lab Certification, a UN Race-to-Zero endorsed program that provides a framework for reducing a lab's impact on the environment.
To receive Green Labs updates, including information about the next vendor fair and other ways to improve lab sustainability, researchers at all levels are encouraged to sign up for the Green Labs newsletter.
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Image credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
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