We would like to thank once again Dr. Stephanie Bölts and Dr. Rachael Relph for their talks in the 2nd International Workshop on Sustainable Work Environment.
The lecture of Dr. Rachael Relph, from My Green Lab, focused on the impact of scientific laboratories on the environment. With very impressive facts in the fields of energy, water, and waste, she impressed and motivated us to take more responsibility in order to achieve more environmentally friendly work in the laboratories. With the simple slogan “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” she pointed a way out, whereby we can become more sustainable with small practices every single day.
During breakout sessions in small groups, the attendees had the chance to think about possibilities they could change in their own facilities. Based on 5 of the 17 SGDs the attendees become more sensitive for what it means to be sustainable. In conclusion, we have collected many good ideas to be more sustainable. These includes sharing chemicals and instruments, centralizing purchasing, and avoiding duplication.
After coming back from the breakout sessions, with a lot of smiles over all faces, Dr. Stephanie Bölts continued the workshop, who is also the project manager of EUniWell. She gave an introduction of what EUniWell is all about, which is a partner project out of 7 universities with 102 associated partner institutions and 354 project partners.
EUniWell promotes international well-being for each student, member, and staff and focuses on the SDGs. Due to that EUniWell empowers our cutting-edge research, education, and training through interdisciplinary areas.
If you want to hear more about this fresh initiative, do not miss the Lunch Day on 17th of November 2020.
Are you further interested in sustainability and would like to be sustainable? Join the next workshop in January!