{"id":252,"date":"2025-12-05T22:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T22:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/research-safety-culture\/green-labs\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T21:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:48:53","slug":"green-labs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/research-safety-culture\/green-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Labs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"alignnone is-style-cards-traditional wp-block-stalwart-blocks-call-to-action has-large-font-size has-text-align-left\">\n\n\t<ul class=\"stalwart-ctas is-style-cards-traditional columns-3\" id=\"stalwart-ctas-block_b24da160c895305f4fc35f330445028c\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"stalwart-cta-single has-link\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"stalwart-cta-content\"><h2 class=\"stalwart-cta-heading\"><a class=\"stalwart-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/live.origamirisk.com\/Origami\/IncidentEntry\/Direct?token=DNtMWu3CO%2Fy23a0TMn2BYMV%2BNFrsvSeaWuPKGdXVK2aV3r5lXKQ4XcXtz2z0KcJoZngqOiQ%2BVz65ZKNaOWr09PWznGFk3vpOxknQxc0KI85kgGwrSVWHq5o5OSZKyFsy\">Report a Safety Concern or Near Miss<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"stalwart-cta-description\">CSU Incident Entry System. This form is intended to collect information on incidents related to a safety concern or near miss.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li><!-- .single-cta -->\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"stalwart-cta-single has-link\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"stalwart-cta-content\"><h2 class=\"stalwart-cta-heading\"><a class=\"stalwart-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/research-safety-culture\/request-safety-consultation\/\">Request Safety Service Consultation<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"stalwart-cta-description\">This is a FREE service.\r\nThe Research Safety Culture Program (RSCP) is here to assist you in safely and effectively conducting your research at CSU.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li><!-- .single-cta -->\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"stalwart-cta-single has-link\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"stalwart-cta-content\"><h2 class=\"stalwart-cta-heading\"><a class=\"stalwart-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/research-safety-culture\/orange-folder\/\">Research Safety Orange Folder<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"stalwart-cta-description\">EMERGENCIES \u2013 Threats to life and safety: Call 911 from anywhere on campus; CSUPD non-emergency number (970) 491-6425<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li><!-- .single-cta -->\n\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/ul><!-- .stalwart-ctas -->\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSU Green Labs History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-divider-energy-green is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">CSU Green Labs was launched in 2015 by Stacey Baumgarn, CSU Campus Energy Coordinator and CSU Green Labs Champion. Today, CSU Green Labs incudes a variety of programs and initiatives \u2013 collaborating with anyone working in a lab, from the PI to our undergraduate students \u2013 helping to advance sustainability best practices in the lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/research-safety-culture\/\">Research Safety Culture program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Stacey.Baumgarn@colostate.edu\">Stacey Baumgarn<\/a>&nbsp;has also partnered with the OVPR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/research-safety-culture\/\">Research Safety Culture Program<\/a> and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/safety-and-compliance\/ri\/\">Office of Research Integrity<\/a>&nbsp;to bring visibility to the intersection of Sustainability, Research Safety, and the responsible conduct of research \u2013 via the CSU Green Labs program. As the program is always evolving, check out some of the current initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/safety-and-compliance\/ri\/\">Office of Research integrity<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shut the Sash Campaign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shut the Sash Campaign\u2026for safety sake\u2026for sustainability sake\u2026<strong>Shut The Sash!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Fume hoods are one of the most energy intensive pieces of equipment in a laboratory. And they can be the location or source of real dangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/tracyWebb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracy Webb Lab \u2013 CSU\u2019s first Shut the Sash participant!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When you \u201cshut the sash\u201d anytime you are not working in the hood \u2013 you make your lab safer, and your hood will use a lot less energy! To encourage and remind everyone in the lab to \u201cShut the Sash\u201d \u2013 we have FREE stickers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, yes yes, we know \u2013 some labs have constant volume hoods \u2013 and those hoods use the same amount of energy whether they are open for work or shut between tasks \u2013 but please, for safety\u2019s sake \u2013 let\u2019s put a sticker on those hoods and shut that sash!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact&nbsp;<strong>Stacey Baumgarn<\/strong>&nbsp;and invite him to your lab \u2013 together we will install a sticker on each of your fume hoods. Viola!&nbsp; \u2013 the lab will be practicing improved safety and sustainability. Hope to hear from you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:stacey.baumgarn@colostate.edu\">stacey.baumgarn@colostate.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Laboratory Freezer Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/freezerchallenge.mygreenlab.org\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Laboratory Freezer Challenge<\/a>&nbsp;is a friendly competition designed to promote best practices in cold storage management. The Freezer Challenge is coordinated by the non-profit organizations&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreenlab.org\/\">My Green Lab<\/a>&nbsp;and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.i2sl.org\/\">I2SL<\/a>). The International Laboratory Freezer Challenge is held annually, and labs are encouraged to participate on an annual basis. The competition is run from January-June. Join the fun and add your lab name here! For more information on the Challenge, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/research-safety-culture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/01\/2025_Laboratory_Freezer_Challenge_info_for_CSU.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, or visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/freezerchallenge.mygreenlab.org\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freezer Challenge website<\/a>. If you have any questions, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Stacey.Baumgarn@colostate.edu\">Stacey Baumgarn<\/a>, CSU Green Labs Champion and CSU Freezer Challenge Site Coordinator.You can add whatever blocks you need within each details block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/freezerchallenge.mygreenlab.org\/landing\">Add Your Lab to the Challenge<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Laboratory Freezer Challenge \u2013 Participants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-details-outline has-csu-green-color has-lovers-lane-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-78954aeb283ae9cfd0bdb4cd4a8967f6 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary><strong>2025-2017<\/strong><\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Gregg Dean &amp; Allison Vilander Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karen Dobos Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognized with an Honorable Mention for the 2025 Freezer Challenge by My Green Lab and I2SL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brendan Podell Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Ross Lab \u2013 Biochemistry &amp; Molecular Biology \u2013 CNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christina Weller Lab \u2013 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Gregg Dean &amp; Allison Vilander Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah A. Johnson Lab \u2013 Food Science &amp; Human Nutrition \u2013 CHHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Ross Lab \u2013 Biochemistry &amp; Molecular Biology \u2013 CNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karen Dobos Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Gregg Dean &amp; Allison Vilander Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fred Hoerndli Lab \u2013 Biomedical Sciences \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah Johnson \u2013 Food Science and Human Nutrition \u2013 CHHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esten Mason Lab \u2013 Soil &amp; Crop Sciences \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stephanie McGrath Lab \u2013 Clinical Sciences \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kristy Pabilonia Lab \u2013 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracy Webb Lab \u2013 Clinical Sciences \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Karen Dobos Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eduardo Gutierrez-Rodriguez Lab \u2013 Horticulture &amp; Landscape Architecture \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esten Mason Lab \u2013 Soil and Crop Sciences \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jessica Prenni Lab \u2013 Horticulture &amp; Landscape Architecture \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Ross Lab \u2013 Biochemistry &amp; Molecular Biology \u2013 CNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jorge Vivanco Lab \u2013 Horticulture &amp; Landscape Architecture \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Gregg Dean Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ifigenia Geornaras Lab \u2013 Animal Sciences \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eduardo Gutierrez-Rodriguez Lab \u2013 Horticulture &amp; Landscape Architecture \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esten Mason Lab \u2013 Soil &amp; Crop Sciences \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Susan Bailey Lab \u2013 Environmental Health &amp; Radiological Sciences \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laurie Biela Lab \u2013 HPCRL, Health &amp; Exercise Science \u2013 CHHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josh Daniels Lab \u2013 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sue Lana Lab \u2013 Tissue Biorepository and Clinical Trials Lab \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christie Mayo Lab \u2013 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kristy Pabilonia Lab \u2013 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Ellen Fisher Lab \u2013 Chemistry \u2013 CNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sue Lana Lab \u2013 Clinical Sciences \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John McKay Lab \u2013 Bioagricultural Sciences &amp; Pest Management \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mahesh Narayanan Nair Lab \u2013 Animal Sciences \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frank Peairs Lab \u2013 Bioagricultural Sciences &amp; Pest Management \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brendan Podell Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Ross Lab \u2013 Biochemistry &amp; Molecular Biology \u2013 CNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melinda Smith Lab \u2013 Biology \u2013 CNS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CSU earned an Honorable Mention in the 2018 International Laboratory Freezer Challenge and the Hoover \/ Mathiason Lab at CSU earned a specific Honorable Mention for outstanding work. CSU had 14 participating labs \u2013 and together, we had one of the highest normalized scores of any participating entity \u2013 meaning more of our labs participated more fully \u2013 maximizing our commitment and actions: saving energy, resources and practicing sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Lucas Argueso Lab \u2013 Environmental &amp; Radiological Health Sciences \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brad Borlee Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barry Braun Lab \u2013 HPCRL, Health &amp; Exercise Science \u2013 CHHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gregg Dean Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karen Dobos Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ray Goodrich Lab \u2013 Infectious Disease Research Center \u2013 OVPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edward Hoover &amp; Candace Mathiason Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Jackson Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anne Lenaerts Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jessica Metcalf Lab \u2013 Animal Sciences \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stephen Pearce Lab \u2013 Soil &amp; Crop Sciences \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jessica Prenni Lab \u2013 Horticulture \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pankaj Trivedi Lab \u2013 Bioagricultural Sciences &amp; Pest Management \u2013 CAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sue VandeWoude Lab \u2013 Microbiology, Immunology, &amp; Pathology \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Lucas Argueso Lab \u2013 Environmental &amp; Radiological Health Sciences \u2013 CVMBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Thank you to all of the CSU participating labs \u2013 your efforts make a difference at CSU.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ULT Incentive Program from CSU Facilities Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgrade to Energy Efficiency and Save $2,000<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2015 CSU Facilities Management has worked with researchers who are purchasing ULT freezers \u2013 by providing a $2,000 cash incentive to choose an energy efficient model. Since the program began, we have incentivized over&nbsp;150 ULT\u2019s across CSU for researchers replacing older\/inefficient units. If you find yourself in the market to upgrade to a new ULT \u2013 can we help you choose energy efficiency? See program guidelines below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/CSU_FM_ULT_Freezer_Incentive_Program_12-16-2025.pdf\">Apply for ULT Incentive<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSU Green Labs \u2013 My Green Lab Certification Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Green Lab Certification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the spring of 2021, 11 CSU labs, representing six colleges and labs across the institution \u2013 began the process of pursuing My Green Lab Certification. This pilot program was funded by CSU Facilities Management and coordinated by Stacey Baumgarn, Campus Energy Coordinator. Today, more than 25 labs at CSU have earned or are pursuing My Green Lab Certification. The CSU Green Labs program will gladly share the cost if your lab is interested. More information about My Green Lab certification&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreenlab.org\/green-lab-certification.html\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/programs\/mgl-certification\/\">Start certification<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose and process of My Green Lab Certification includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluating, understanding, and promoting sustainability best-practices in laboratories at CSU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lab members take a baseline assessment of current practices and processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My Green Lab provides individualized feedback and recommendations to the lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labs will have 3-6 months to implement any changes based on feedback received<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lab members then complete a post-implementation 2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;assessment \u2013 which will determine the participating labs level of certification: Green, Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to these CSU Labs \u2013 recognized as My Green Lab Certified:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-4\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Data<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Lab<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Certification Level<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">College Unit<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Where<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7\/15\/2025<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Podell Lab<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Green<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">CVMBS<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Pathology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7\/9\/2025<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lab Animal Resources (LAR)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">OVPR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Multiple sites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10\/18\/2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brown Lab<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Bronze<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">CAS<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Plant Science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9\/20\/2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Borowiec Lab<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Silver<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">CAS<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Plant Science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9\/3\/2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Leach Lab<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">CAS<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Plant 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class=\"column-1\">6\/16\/2022<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mason Lab<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Green<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">CAS<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Plant Science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3\/31\/2021<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Webb Lab<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Green<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">CVMBS<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">VTH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-4 from cache -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Green Lab Ambassador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Did you know&nbsp;<strong>YOU<\/strong>&nbsp;can become a My Green Lab Ambassador? Sign-up for&nbsp;<strong>FREE<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 complete the My Green Lab, Green Lab Ambassador Assessment and earn their certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreenlab.org\/ambassador-program.html\">start Your Ambassador Journey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>A note from My Green Lab: <\/strong><\/em><br>\u201cThe My Green Lab Ambassador Program is designed for scientists and laboratory professionals who are motivated to encourage their lab to be more sustainable. This free, online learning program will provide you with a quick introduction to lab sustainability and ideas for how sustainable actions can be implemented at your organization. By becoming a My Green Lab Ambassador you will be able to jumpstart your lab\u2019s journey into sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreenlab.org\/ambassador-program.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/Green-Lab-Ambassador.png\" alt=\"My Green Lab Ambassador Logo\" class=\"wp-image-390\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you earn a certificate of completion and become a My Green Lab Ambassador, please let <strong>Stacey Baumgarn<\/strong> know! We want to keep a list and get connected as CSU Green Lab colleagues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:stacey.baumgarn@colostate.edu\">stacey.baumgarn@colostate.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSU is an I2SL Institutional Member <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn About Your Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>What does that mean? Well, first of all, free resources and more learning! Read more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I<sup>2<\/sup>SL or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.i2sl.org\/\">International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories<\/a>&nbsp;is \u201ca 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the design, engineering, and use of sustainable laboratories and other high-technology facilities worldwide\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mission<\/strong>: To engage all stakeholders in advancing the safety and sustainability of laboratories and other high-tech facilities globally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vision<\/strong>: I<sup>2<\/sup>SL will be the global leader and primary resource connecting all stakeholders and providing information and education to ensure safe, sustainable laboratory design, operation, and use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.i2sl.org\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2467\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/International-institute-for-sustainable-laboratories-logo.png\" alt=\"International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories logo\" class=\"wp-image-661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/International-institute-for-sustainable-laboratories-logo.png 2467w, https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/International-institute-for-sustainable-laboratories-logo-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/International-institute-for-sustainable-laboratories-logo-1024x332.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/International-institute-for-sustainable-laboratories-logo-768x249.png 768w, https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/International-institute-for-sustainable-laboratories-logo-1536x498.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/International-institute-for-sustainable-laboratories-logo-2048x664.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2467px) 100vw, 2467px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As an I<sup>2<\/sup>SL Institutional Member you have access to tools, training, and opportunities to serve as a leader in the high-tech facility community as we work toward creating more sustainable facilities. You may also be eligible to take advantage of additional benefits from the Colorado I<sup>2<\/sup>SL Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to access specific I<sup>2<\/sup>SL Member Benefits through the I<sup>2<\/sup>SL Member Portal that require administrative access, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Stacey Baumgarn<\/strong>&nbsp;for the CSU username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:stacey.baumgarn@colostate.edu\">stacey.baumgarn@colostate.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacey Baumgarn, CSU Campus Energy Coordinator and CSU Green Labs Champion, served as a member of the Colorado Chapter Board of Directors from 2015-2021. Learn more and keep up to date on upcoming events, activities and education from the Colorado Chapter of I2SL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.i2slcolorado.org\/\">Access I2SL Member Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggest Future Initiatives<\/h2>\n\n\n<script>\nvar 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