[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” next_background_color=”#000000″ global_module=”322″][et_pb_fullwidth_menu global_parent=”322″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ menu_id=”8″ submenu_direction=”downwards” fullwidth_menu=”off” background_layout=”dark” module_class=”main-navigation” \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#1d1d1d”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″][et_pb_row_inner locked=”off”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.106″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”on” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”above” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_layout=”light” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Blog by Isobel Taylor-Hearn, FBMH PhD student, Gold LEAF champion and LEAF trainer and auditor.\u00a0To find out more information about LEAF contact Eemaan<\/a>. To find out more about the content of the blog, contact\u00a0Bel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Laboratories are essential for scientific research, but their operations often come at a high cost to the environment. The University of Manchester, which has pledged to become zero carbon in its operations by 2038, has developed an interactive workshop (FBMHS-LEAF002) to address these sustainability challenges.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n This training aims to empower participants by providing them with the knowledge and tools required to enhance sustainability practices and drive efficiency within their labs. By attending the training, individuals can learn how to make tangible contributions towards more sustainable science.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n Labs consume a vast amount of energy and resources and produce significant amounts of waste. This not only has an impact on the environment, but also the cost of research, which is often funded by charities. Shockingly, laboratory researchers generate nearly 15 times the amount of plastic waste as the average individual<\/a> Additionally, labs can use three to ten times more electricity<\/a> than an equivalent office space, with a single fume cupboard consuming as much energy as three UK households<\/a> when used incorrectly. It is thus crucial researchers take measures to minimise this impact and avoid any unnecessary waste.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Training\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The University has implemented two tools to improve sustainability:\u202f LEAF<\/a> (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) and 6R<\/a> (Review, Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Replace, Recycle).\u202f The University has set targets for all labs to achieve at least a bronze-level LEAF certification by 2025 and for all large practical classes to be reviewed with 6R by 2025. The FBMH training workshop introduces participants to these tools and how to apply them to improve the efficiency of their lab operations.\u202fFollowing training, GTAs will also be able to act as consultants to review practical classes with 6R.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The training is an interactive workshop that fosters collaborative learning and aims to create a community of practice committed to driving positive change. Participants are encouraged to share ideas, learn from peers and raise any challenges they currently face. Participants will leave the course feeling empowered to implement best practices, reduce their lab\u2019s environmental footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Key Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants have said they have found the training really interesting and inspiring. The training must be attended by LEAF champions, but any member of the lab can join. We actually encourage LEAF champions to get their lab members trained as becoming more sustainable in the lab is everyone\u2019s responsibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n Training dates and sign-up link can be accessed here: FBMHS-LEAF002 Improving sustainability in the lab with LEAF and 6R<\/a>. It is also on part of the <\/span><\/span>New Academics and Fellows programme<\/span><\/span><\/a> (<\/span>NAP<\/span>)<\/span> portfolio.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n To find out more about Environmental Sustainability: visit the Faculty\u2019s\u00a0intranet page<\/a>,\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0or contact\u00a0srbmh@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>. For more information on Environmental\u00a0Sustainability at the University watch this\u00a0short film<\/a>\u00a0or visit their\u00a0website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=”3.0.106″ in_same_term=”off” show_prev=”on” show_next=”on” prev_text=”Previous” next_text=”Next” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”3.0.106″ show_avatar=”on” show_reply=”on” show_count=”on” background_layout=”light” header_font_size_tablet=”51″ header_line_height_tablet=”2″ custom_button=”on” button_icon_placement=”right” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Related posts” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”3.0.106″ area=”sidebar-1″ orientation=”left” show_border=”off” background_layout=”light” locked=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Connect Title” module_class=”footer-section” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_color=”#1d1d1d” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”380″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” global_parent=”380″ parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” module_id=”footer-row” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Contact Us Title” global_parent=”380″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Contact Us” global_parent=”380″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Social Responsibility Public Engagement Digest<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Faculty Website<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/public-patients\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
Related<\/h1>\n
Related posts:<\/h3>
Creating a \u2018culture shift\u2019: Dr Isobel Taylor-Hearn's impact on sustainability in FBMH<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a>
AI to the Rescue: Sorting and Recycling Plastic Made Easy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a>
Do you want to make a little difference?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
Further information<\/span><\/h4>\n