Pilot overview | How it works
Pilot overview
The Green Labs pilot is a way for staff, students, and faculty to be a part of the change they want to see at the University of Waterloo. Participants can:
- Learn new skills
- Build relationships across campus
- Make a positive impact on campus sustainability
- Achieve certification for your department
The pilot will begin in Spring 2021 to evaluate successes, challenges, and resources required. The Green Labs Overview (PDF) is available for download for more information.
How it works
The Green Labs program is grassroots-driven. It supports ambassadors from participating labs to walk through five steps to improve the sustainability of their lab space(s):
- Ambassador: this step empowers department champions
- Check: ambassadors evaluate current practices
- Pledge: members of the lab sign a participation pledge
- Action: labs complete 5 foundational actions and implement new practices in their department over time
- Certification: labs receive recognition for their efforts
Ambassadors can access the following tools to help them make these changes:
- Ambassador network: discussion board and events with like-minded champions from across campus who are also supporting efforts in their own areas
- Resource toolkit: a set of templates, best-practice guides, and communication materials, as well as ongoing support from sustainability staff
- Recognition: a common scorecard to help identify new project opportunities and receive a Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 designation for your office
Have questions? Please reach out to the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator.
