Sustainable labs resources

We encourage and support best practice so that sustainability becomes an integral part of everyday lab work

Our resources can help you to achieve this. Our support includes financial assistance, social and networking opportunities, and knowledge guides.

 

These resources can support your lab's LEAF submission.

 

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Sustainable Lab Leaders | General | Microsoft Teams 

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LEAF Webinar

Kick-off webinar for 2026

LEAF Handbook 2026

LEAF Handbook

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Bronze award induction PP

Bronze award induction PowerPoint 

Webinar recording 

LEAF 2025 kick-off webinar.mp4 

LEAF 2025 kick-off webinar  

Criteria checklists  

LEAF criteria – checklist for new labs

Checklist for new labs 

LEAF Criteria Assessment Guidance

Criteria assessment guidance  

LEAF: Find out more, register or log in 

LEAF - Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework | Sustainable UCL - UCL – University College London 

UCL LEAF Information page

Login | LEAF 

Hyperlink to LEAF login page

If you would like to order stickers for your lab or department, please use the order form.

Order form

Images of items for lab efficiency with the following items: Digital 24-hour timer switch Analog 24-hour timer switch Booster switch Energy monitor (loan only) Fume cupboard stickers Reminder stickers - "Do not switch off unless authorised",

 

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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

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Preferred supplier sustainability services Details about take-back schemes, sustainable products and packaging and contact details for their sustainability reps.
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.
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! Licence provided by IT Services.
Waste and recycling Resources and tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle in the lab.

 

Be efficient, be sustainable

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