{"id":11529,"date":"2020-08-28T15:23:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T22:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/ecologue\/?p=11529"},"modified":"2020-08-28T15:23:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-28T22:23:48","slug":"pmel-helium-isotope-lab-gets-copper-certified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/ecologue\/2020\/08\/28\/pmel-helium-isotope-lab-gets-copper-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"PMEL Helium Isotope Lab gets Copper Certified!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmel.noaa.gov\/eoi\/chemistry\/helium.html\">PMEL Helium Isotope Lab<\/a> on earning the\u00a0<span style=\"color:#a36600\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Copper<\/span>-level\u00a0Green Lab Certification!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Insta-Promo-Copper-2020-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Insta-Promo-Copper-2020-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Insta-Promo-Copper-2020-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Insta-Promo-Copper-2020-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Insta-Promo-Copper-2020-1-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sustainability Office has been working with the PMEL Helium Isotope Lab on ways to make their space more sustainable, and they\u2019ve done an amazing job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some highlights from their results include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using CFL and LED light bulbs for all task lighting and overhead lighting;<\/li><li>Conducting monthly freezer and fridge inspections to prevent leakages;<\/li><li>Fume hood sashes are shut or lowered when not in use to maximize energy efficiency;<\/li><li>Clearing out unnecessary chemicals and creating an OSU online inventory of chemicals to limit purchasing and maintaining safety of toxic\/volatile chemicals;<\/li><li>Designating a Green Lab Representative to maintain progress on sustainability goals and efforts in the lab.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Poster-Copper-2020.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Poster-Copper-2020.jpg 400w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2114\/files\/2020\/08\/GLC-PMEL-Poster-Copper-2020-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The PMEL Helium Isotope Lab joins two other labs to be certified with the Green Lab Certification, and one other lab to be certified Copper! We can\u2019t wait to see how they plan to improve their score and go for Silver, Gold, or Platinum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Certification:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fa.oregonstate.edu\/green-labs-certification\">The Green Lab Certification<\/a>&nbsp;is a simple yet effective way for OSU faculty and staff to further their sustainability efforts and get recognition for their work. It is also intended to provide new ideas for easy steps your lab can take to reduce your environmental footprint and carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes the shape of an online survey that assesses current lab practices under five categories: Utilities, Waste Management, Purchasing, Transportation and Travel, and Outreach, Engagement, and Professional Development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Possible Certification Levels:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Copper (50-59%)<\/li><li>Silver (60-69%)<\/li><li>Gold (70-79%)<\/li><li>Platinum (80+%)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t work in an Lab but are still interested in \u2018greening\u2019 your space? Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fa.oregonstate.edu\/sustainability\/get-involved\/green-certifications\/green-office-certification\">Green Office Certification<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fa.oregonstate.edu\/sustainability\/green-greek-certification\">Green Greek Certification<\/a>. More information about our Green Certifications program can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fa.oregonstate.edu\/sustainability\/green-certifications\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Those interested in learning more or completing a Green Certification can reach out to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sustainability@oregonstate.edu\">sustainability@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to the PMEL Helium Isotope Lab on earning the\u00a0Copper-level\u00a0Green Lab Certification! 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