Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What color is typically used for recycling bins?
Blue
What type of light bulb uses the least energy?
LED Bulbs
What is a green roof?
A roof covered with plants
What’s a simple habit to reduce plastic waste?
Use a reusable shopping bag
What’s one way to reduce single-use plastics in labs?
Use reusable labware
Name one item commonly recycled in office settings.
Name one way to reduce energy use in an office.
Turn off lights when leaving a room (other acceptable responses)
Name a sustainable material used in office furniture.
Bamboo
What’s one benefit of using a reusable water bottle?
Reduces plastic waste
What is green chemistry?
Designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
What does the recycling symbol with a number inside indicate?
The type of plastic
What is “phantom power” and how can it be avoided?
Energy used by electronics when turned off, unplug devices
What is LEED certification?
A green building rating system
Name a sustainable commuting option.
Biking
How can labs manage hazardous waste sustainably?
Proper disposal and recycling
What is e-waste and how should it be disposed of?
Electronic waste, should be recycled at a designated facility
What does ENERGY STAR certification mean?
Products meet energy efficiency standards
How do smart thermostats help sustainability?
They optimize energy use
What’s one way to make meetings more eco-friendly?
Use virtual meetings
What’s one energy-intensive lab equipment and how can its use be optimized?
Freezers, proper maintenance
Suggest one way to reduce paper use in the workplace.
Use digital documents
How can labs reduce energy consumption without compromising safety?
Use energy-efficient equipment
Describe one innovation your company could adopt to be more sustainable.
Install solar panels (other responses accepted)
Suggest a workplace sustainability initiative.
Start a composting program
Name a sustainable alternative to traditional lab gloves or pipette tips
Bio-based gloves