Sustainability at LSI
At the LSI, we encourage all of our members to think sustainably, and minimize their environmental impacts wherever possible.
Sustainability resources and initiatives at LSI:
For information on sustainability at LSC, contact one of our Sustainability Coordinators, Reini or Nomo
Sustainability Features
After 2 long years, this beautiful masterpiece has been delivered!
Thanks to @sustainUBC for coordinating the Shut The Sash competition and esp. Paul for the trophy design 😊
It was fun, engaging and encouraged lab sustainability practices. I hope to see more in the future! pic.twitter.com/wZDaI3Da9h
— Kate Choi (@CellAdvoKate) September 20, 2021
Exploring UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030: what does it mean for the LSI? by Dr. Moritz Koch
UBC is bringing climate protection to action with a new plan that sets out ambitious targets for combatting climate change, including climate-neutral status on both of its campuses within nine years. Read more.
UBC Green Labs, the Life Sciences Centre and SPUD divert hundreds of gel ice packs from the landfill
Hard- and soft-shell gel ice packs are used in deliveries to laboratories to keep materials cool during transport. Unfortunately, this process has led to a large accumulation of gel ice packs that have little use within UBC’s labs. Read more.