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For the second year, we participated in the International Freezer Challenge as an institution. The Freezer Challenge is a free competition to promote cold storage best practices, improve lab energy efficiency, and increase equipment life. Of the 113 academic institutions that participated, we placed 20th overall, with a total of 289 points and 91 kWh/day saved, equivalent to 0.042 metric tons CO2 equivalent per day, or 108 miles driven daily by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle...

To celebrate Earth Month this year, the Office of Energy and Sustainability organized a series of events. In addition to our annual One Healthcare EcoChallenge and the Stop and Swap, we led a waste infrastructure tour of the Belfer Research Building, co-hosted a Sustainable Lab Product Expo, and organized a Street Tree Care info session. 

One Healthcare EcoChallenge

The One Healthcare EcoChallenge is a free, virtual, and friendly month-long competition between healthcare organizations...

UnPower Hour is an event in which participants switch off lights, equipment, and appliances for one hour to reduce energy consumption. 

This event was part of Earth Hour 2025, which took place on Saturday, March 22, a World Wildlife Fund initiative that aims to raise awareness of climate change while empowering individuals to create a tangible impact on the planet.  On March 20, 125 people from the WCM community participated in the event.  

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