Office of Energy & Sustainability

The Green Labs Group

If you want help to improve the environmental footprint of your lab or you’re interested in joining the group, please contact Lara Pes, Sustainability Program Manager, or Matthew Domser, Hazardous Materials Manager. You can also reach the WCM Green Labs community via the distribution list GreenLabs@med.cornell.edu.

We strive towards energy efficiency, waste minimization, and water conservation. Active programs are:

  • Energy minimization: Shut the Sash program
  • ULT freezer maintenance
  • Waste minimization and recycling

For more information, including eco-friendly alternatives and reagents and equipment sharing, visit the WCM internal Green Labs Nexus page.

Did you know

Fume hoods and -80 freezers can consume as much as 3.5 and 1 homes worth of energy, respectively.

Office of Energy & Sustainability 1300 York Avenue, LC006, Box 14, New York, NY 10065