After calculating that their biotoxin chemistry lab produced 4,000 kilograms of waste per year, none of which was recycled, Jane Kilcoyne and colleagues at the Marine Institute took action. In a recent interview with La Trobe University for the Nature Careers Podcast, Jane describes efforts taken to reduce the carbon footprint of her lab, including becoming My Green Lab Certified at the highest level and participating in the International Laboratory #FreezerChallenge. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eCmkXtxr
My Green Lab
Environmental Services
San Diego, California 12,016 followers
Building a global culture of sustainability in science.
About us
My Green Lab is a non-profit organization with a mission to build a global culture of sustainability in science. We are dedicated to promoting safe, sustainable practices in research laboratories, while still preserving the integrity of the science.
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http://www.mygreenlab.org
External link for My Green Lab
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Diego, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Enviromental Consulting and 501c3 non-profit organization
Locations
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Primary
San Diego, California 92109, US
Employees at My Green Lab
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Shannon Vanderford
Providing strategic insights and resources to laboratories, manufactures and suppliers in support of their global sustainability initiatives.
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Neill Lane
Experienced serial entrepreneur - successfully built sustainability, medical device, and energy efficiency businesses.
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Caitlin Quigley
Entrepreneur, Project Management, Validation and Compliance Business Owner
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Scott Weitze
Vice President of Research and Technical Standards at My Green Lab
Updates
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We are hiring! My Green Lab and Impact Laboratories are looking for a motivated and experienced Strategic Account Executive to help accelerate the growth of the ACT Eco Label program throughout North America. Discover more about this full-time, remote opportunity by following the link below, and apply today!
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Join I2SL and My Green Lab for the 2024 International Freezer Challenge Virtual Awards Ceremony Wednesday, September 25, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Pacific Time as we celebrate the incredible efforts of this year's award winners! Register: https://lnkd.in/gPRXDF43
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Europe’s largest conference for the drug discovery community is happening next week in London on October 2-3. My Green Lab's CEO James Connelly will be speaking on the need for credible lab sustainability programs with third-party verification and how measurable impact is crucial to avoid greenwashing and ensure enduring change. If you'll be in attendance at ELRIG UK's Drug Discovery 2024, be sure to attend James' session, happening Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM BST. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efG83NSF
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Team My Green Lab extends a heartfelt thanks to Selkirk Pharma for the incredible tour of their facilities during our recent company retreat in Spokane, Washington! We were not only inspired by their cutting-edge operations but also deeply appreciative of the warm hospitality shown by their entire team. Thank you for a wonderful visit, Selkirk!
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We are feeling energized and inspired after this week's My Green Lab Global Summit 2024! Thank you to all speakers and participants for joining us. For those who attended, what is one key takeaway from the event that you'd like to share with the #greenlabs community? Comment below! Missed the summit? We'll be sharing the recordings soon. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed: https://lnkd.in/guy9aQHc
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Don't miss today's panel on "Pioneering the Adoption & Growth of Green Lab Initiatives" at the virtual My Green Lab Global Summit 2024. This panel will explore groundbreaking efforts and successful programs driving lab sustainability. Insights from industry leaders will reveal the significant impact of green initiatives on advancing scientific research and development. Register now to join the panel, starting at 9:40am PDT/5:40pm UK: https://lnkd.in/g65CdfFp Devin Carsdale Inga Irle Nathan Suhadolnik Niall McEvoy Stephanie Millar
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The technical sessions at the virtual My Green Lab Global Summit 2024 are about to begin at 8:30am PDT/4:30pm UK! Join us for informative sessions on Lab Efficiency & Automation, Circular Economy, and Waste Management. Register here to join: https://lnkd.in/g65CdfFp Santosh Dhule Tolga Berk Grace Mackey Lena T. James O'Brien Maya Camhi Nikki Holloway Scott Weitze Michael Eller Ryan Weeks, Ph.D. Katherine Marrs Noah Miller Cristalle Ruiz
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Day 2 of the My Green Lab Global Summit 2024 is about to begin! Join us for Gary Cohen's keynote session, starting at 8:00am PDT/4:00pm UK. Gary is the President and Co-Founder of Health Care Without Harm, and a pioneer in the environmental health movement for nearly 40 years who has helped build coalitions and networks globally to address health impacts related to climate change and toxic chemical exposure. Not able to attend the summit live? We encourage you to register as all session recordings will be made available to registrants. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g65CdfFp
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Don't miss the upcoming Interactive Roundtable Sessions and Tech Innovations & Products for Sustainable Labs Showcase at today's virtual My Green Lab Global Summit 2024! The Interactive Roundtable Sessions, starting at 9:00am PDT/5:00pm UK, will feature five concurrent virtual roundtable-style discussions on EHS & Compliance, Engagement and Expansion, Program Management, Sustainability Metrics, and Sustainability in Undergraduate Labs. Then, stay tuned for the Tech Innovations & Products for Sustainable Labs Showcase that will highlight innovative and sustainable products or technologies that are revolutionizing laboratory operations, starting at 10:40am PDT/6:40pm UK. Register now to join: https://lnkd.in/g65CdfFp Lynnette Cartagena Tyler Cobian Emily Colpack Yvonne Kirchhein Lindsey Yazbek Umang Shah Krista Bailey Christina Samela, MS Alexandria Galens Jazmine Stenger-Smith Christina Greever-Wilson Joe LaPorte Lee Organick Henrik Alfredsson Kate Monks Joni Åke Dulan Liyanage