Improve your sustainability

Find out how you can improve your sustainability.

​​​​​​For everyone 

Complete the Introduction to Sustainability training
  • Turn off equipment when not in use at the plug.
  • Think before you print, or print double-sided.
  • Segregate your waste properly.
  • Reduce the reliance of single use plastic.


 

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Get involved

Become a Sustainability Champion, volunteer for the School-wide Sustainability Group or individual building groups.

Please contact us to share your ideas to increase sustainability at SBS, get involved in the School sustainability group, or get in contact with building-specific groups.

Contact SBS Sustainability
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 For laboratories

  • ​​​​​​Raise the temperature of your ULT freezer to -70°C.
  • Regularly defrost and clean the filters on your ULT freezer.
  • Increase the holding temperature of your PCR runs from 4°C to 10°C.
  • Switch off your fume cupboard when not in use.
  • Reduce the use of hazardous chemicals.

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability has more tips to reduce your environmental impact in laboratories.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability

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