Green Labs

As a leading research institution, Stanford’s 2 million square feet of lab space, supports over 5,000 concurrent research projects. On average, laboratory buildings consume 3-5 times more energy than office buildings, generate considerable waste, and consume high amounts of water. Stanford Green Labs empowers researchers to minimize this environmental impact while maintaining research excellence.

To support labs in lowering their environmental footprint, the Green Labs Program provides essential resources, including in-lab recycling collection, energy-efficient equipment rebates, surplus chemical sharing, tips for conserving water, and tools like outlet timers and cold-storage optimization guides. Through these resources, labs can reduce waste and water consumption, and effectively lower energy usage. Learn more about how you can get involved in Green Labs on campus and enhance lab safety and the well-being of lab personnel.