Sustainable labs resources

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Be efficient, be sustainable - best practice guidance for labs	Find out about the simple steps that you can take to be sustainable in your lab.
Plastic reduction guidance for labs	This guide provides advice on how individuals and the wider lab community can cut down single-use plastics in the lab.
LEAF	Get involved for a structured approach with useful information for improving sustainability in your lab.
Microsoft Team for Sustainable Lab Leaders	Request to join the team to access further resources and connect with others.

Preferred supplier sustainability services	Details about takeback schemes, sustainable products and packaging and contact details for their sustainability reps.
Funding for energy-efficient equipment	Help cut emissions by replacing inefficient lab equipment, supported by the sustainability fund.
Preferred supplier feedback form	Let us know of any issues or other feedback relating to our preferred suppliers' performance relating to sustainability via this feedback form.
Purchasing guidance	Assistance for departments considering the environmental, social and economic impacts of its purchases.

Lab equipment guide	Find out how to save energy and use equipment in the most sustainable way.
Energy monitors to meter energy consumption of your lab equipment	Email sustainability@admin.ox.ac.uk if you would like to borrow one.
Equipment sharing database	University-wide database for high-value equipment.
WARPit	University-wide redistribution of used lab and office equipment
UniGreenScheme	Resale service for lab equipment, with a share of the profits returned to the department.
Electronic lab books	Go paper-free! License provided by the IT department.
Waste and recycling	Resources and tips how to reduce, reuse and recycle in the lab.