For researchers and all lab users
- See McGill Sustainable Labs Guide for guidance on sustainable lab operations
- Explore Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) support for sustainability project ideas
- Join the McGill Office of Sustainability Lab Certification Program
- Join the McGill Green Labs Initiative (GLI) – a volunteer-run community
- Follow EHS Lab safety guidelines and sign-up for EHS training
- Contact your building director or building porter for all issues related to operations and maintenance of facilities
- Review McGill’s Asset Management Procedures and guidelines for Scientific Instruments and Equipment
For lab design and layout
- McGill Design Standards (general information)
- See subsection Special Building Areas > Laboratories
- EHS laboratory design guidelines
For everyone
Useful references, tools, training/events, and awards programmes are available from McGill and external organizations specializing in sustainable labs.
- For more information and resources about other sustainability initiatives at McGill, visit the Sustainability website .
- Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network
- Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCan)
- International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL)
- Synergie Santé Environnement (French only)
- My Green Labs manages many initiatives, for example:
- Other initiatives, such as Green Your Lab, and Labconcious