Sustainability
The School of Biological Sciences is committed to contributing to social responsibility and sustainability at the University of Edinburgh.
Sustainability Awards
The Sustainability Awards encourage and recognise the efforts of staff, students and departments to make our University more socially responsible and sustainable.
You can find more advice on how you can contribute to the University's sustainability goals on the Social Responsbility and Sustainability website.
Sustainability advice for students
The School also supports the participation of various teams in the University Sustainability Awards.
Lab Awards
The Biology Teaching Organisation currently holds a Silver Lab Award, awarded to teams that meet a range of criteria across nine themes:
- Fume cupboards and biosafety cabinets (BSCs)
- Cold storage
- Chemicals and gases
- Scientific equipment
- Water
- Waste and recycling
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Lighting
- Awareness and training
Office Awards
The Biology Teaching Organisation currently holds a Silver Lab Award and a Bronze Office Award, awarded to teams that meet a range of criteria across six themes:
- Engagement and communications
- Resource efficiency
- Travel
- Energy
- Purchasing
- Health and wellbeing
Social Responsibility and Sustainability