International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL)
- Dates: Tues–Wed, Oct 6–7, 2020
- Location: Virtual
- Contact: 303-735-5612
greenlabs@colorado.edu - Focus: The I2SL Annual Conference and Technology Fair focuses on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in laboratories. The conference includes technical sessions, demonstrations, a virtual exhibit hall and many other informational sources, including several presentations from members of the CU Boulder community.
- Open to: All—free registration for all CU affiliates (students, staff and faculty)
The University of Colorado Boulder collaborates closely with the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) community.
Representatives of CU Boulder serve on both the I2SL board of directors and the I2SL Colorado Chapter board, multiple members of CU Boulder campus share our efforts for sustainable laboratories through presentations each year at the annual I2SL conference and Colorado I2SL Education Day, and representatives of CU Boulder serve on I2SL working groups including the Laboratory Waste Landfill Diversion Working Group and the University Alliance Group.
I2SL is committed to sharing knowledge and principles related to sustainability in laboratories including details regarding technology, engineering and operation. I2SL also offers several working groups in specific topics related to laboratory sustainability as well as many other resources.
- I2SL Mission: To engage all stakeholders in advancing the safety and sustainability of laboratories and other high-tech facilities globally.
- I2SL Vision: I2SL will be the global leader and primary resource connecting all stakeholders and providing information and education to ensure safe, sustainable laboratory design, operation and use.
Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar PhD
CU Boulder Green Labs Program Manager
Member of I2SL Board of Directors
Shannon Horn, P.E. LEED AP
CU Boulder Lead Campus Mechanical Engineer
Member of I2SL Colorado Chapter Board