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The Habit Loop at the Hood

Nicole Kelesoglu April 5, 2016

Learn about how using the power of habits can help to reinforce sustainable behavior in the lab!

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In Energy and Emissions, Programs and Logistics Tags shut the sash, lab energy, sustainability, fume hood, the habit loop, labconscious
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HARNESS COMPETITION in Scientists to make your Shut the Sash program work!

Quentin Gilly December 2, 2015

Utilize the natural competitiveness of Scientists to fully engage them in your Shut the Sash competition! "I've never seen so many closed hoods before" is a win-win for everyone!

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In Energy and Emissions, Programs and Logistics Tags Shut the sash, Green Labs, labconscious
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SAVE $50,000 (or more!) EVERY YEAR with Your Shut the Sash Program

Quentin Gilly December 1, 2015

Shutting the sash can result in huge savings for your lab, department, and institution! Quentin explains how this simple program could save his University upwards of $300,000 PER YEAR

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In Energy and Emissions, Funding, Programs and Logistics Tags Shut the sash, green labs, Sustainability, Harvard Green Labs
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CREATE SUCCESS for your Shut the Sash Program, Tip No.2!

Quentin Gilly November 25, 2015

Not all fume hoods are created equal - but all can be managed better! Save almost 2/3 the operational cost by making sure that your Shut the Sash program is working with these amazing case study tips!

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In Energy and Emissions, Programs and Logistics Tags fume hood, green labs
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MAXIMIZE your Shut the Sash Program Tip No. 1!

Quentin Gilly November 23, 2015

Quentin recently wrote 5 tips to ensure that your lab's Shut the Sash efforts create awesome results. Here he explains in more depth the what and the how for implementing tip 1!

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In Energy and Emissions, Programs and Logistics Tags Harvard Green Labs, Sustainability, Shut the sash
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Hawai'i is leading the nation for energy independence

Seth Levin September 2, 2015

Hawaiian Governor Ige has set a goal for his state to be 100% reliant on renewable energy by 2045. This will set Hawai'i at the forefront of dealing with energy policy issues, paving the way for the rest of the nation. Seth reports back from the 7th Annual Clean Energy Policy Forum in Honolulu 

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QUICK ways to save freezer energy in your science lab!

Seth Levin June 25, 2015

Everyone has freezers! Seth looks at 5 easy ways to make sure your freezers are running properly, and how to save on all that energy they use! Check out the article to learn more!

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In Energy and Emissions, Cold storage Tags lab freezer, ULT freezers, green lab, sustainability, environmental
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3 Easy Tips to Green Your Lab

Dr Elise Gornish June 8, 2015

3 simple steps to start greening your lab! Dr Gornish showcases good practices and some good reading material for those looking to start making their lab research more environmentally friendly today!

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In Energy and Emissions Tags green lab, labconscious, sustainability, laboratory equiptment
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Energy in the Lab: a Brief Look

Seth Levin June 3, 2015

Seth begins to dive into energy and the lab, and how it's all tied together...

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In Green Science Buildings, Energy and Emissions, Laboratory Equipment Tags lab freezer, labconscious, life science
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