Issue 1 - January 2009
Dear Reader,
On behalf of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL), I am pleased to present the first issue of the Sustainable Laboratory Times. Building on I2SL's co-sponsorship of the Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21®) annual conference and workshops, this monthly e-mail publication serves to promote the goals of Labs21 and further I2SL's mission to promote and encourage information exchange and sharing of resources that will help create sustainable laboratories and high-performance facilities around the globe.
We hope that as we gain experience with publishing the Times, I2SL will 'build the bridge' to sustain the momentum from one Labs21 conference to the next. This newsletter will become a forum for continued sharing and collaboration in the Labs21 community. As we go forward, I encourage you to offer your ideas and input to help us make the Sustainable Laboratory Times more meaningful to you, your clients, and the industry. If you have any suggestions for features or have a valuable story or experience to share with the Labs21 community, please feel free to submit your suggestions to I2SL. It is our hope that this newsletter can grow to become a valuable piece of industry news that provides you with vital information for creating a more sustainable laboratory community.
Sincerely,
Phil Wirdzek
President and Executive Director
I2SL
Labs21 Conference Updates
Join us for the Labs21 2009 Annual Conference, taking place September 22—24 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Calling All Laboratory Professionals!
Do you have in-depth knowledge and experience in sustainable laboratory design? Share your experiences with the Labs21 community! Submit your abstract for consideration for the Labs21 2009 Annual Conference Call for Presenters. Conference presentations will feature cutting-edge sustainable design techniques and experiences from around the globe and encourage discussion among the top professionals in the field.
The Technology and Services Fair is 1/4 full!
Registration for the 2009 Technology and Services Fair is open! Register soon to ensure a prime location in the exhibit hall. Are you interested in additional ways to get your company noticed in the exhibit hall? I2SL has a number of sponsorship opportunities that can increase your organization's visibility throughout the event. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits at the Labs21 Conference.
Are you already registered to exhibit? Check out these tips from I2SL (1.3 MB, 1 pp) to help increase traffic to your booth!
Don't miss the selected highlights from the Labs21 2008 Annual Conference! Extended abstracts from conference presentations have been published in the December issue of the Laboratory Design Newsletter. |
Training Tidbits
I2SL is once again partnering with R&D Magazine's Laboratory Design Conference, taking place March 24-26, 2009, in Rockville, Maryland, to bring the Labs21 Workshop: Environmental Performance Criteria (EPC) back to the Washington, D.C., area. Find out more about the workshop on I2SL's website, or register now!
I2SL is expanding its Labs21 Workshop offerings in 2009 to include webinars! I2SL will hold several workshop offerings throughout the year via webinar beginning on April 15, 2009, with the Labs21 Workshop: Operations and Maintenance. Visit I2SL's website for schedule announcements and registration information.
I2SL’s Spotlight On…
In this section, I2SL will take a closer look at a particular individual, organization, piece of legislation, product or technology, or specific topic of interest relevant to the Labs21 community that highlights new and interesting occurences in the industry. This month's spotlight is on...
Karl Brown, Winner of I2SL's 2008 Go Beyond Award for Individuals
Karl Brown works with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems to ensure that all laboratory facilities comply with the Labs21 Environmental Performance Criteria for sustainable labs. Karl co-developed the energy efficiency partnership between UC, CSU, and the four investor-owned utilities in California, and ensured that the agreement included an educational component. Since 2004, the partnership has organized nine Labs21 workshops for 300 staff from 33 campuses. Learn more about his and other Go Beyond Awards.
If you would like to recognize an organization or individual who has excelled in sustainable practices, keep an eye out for the criteria for the 2009 Go Beyond Award Winners, which will be released this spring.
Ask Your Lab Question
I2SL continually tries to increase its level of support for the laboratory community. If you have questions geared toward increasing sustainability in your laboratory or high-performance facility, submit them to I2SL and they could be featured in the Times for consideration by the entire Labs21 community. This month's question is from Jeffery Severin at the University of Kansas:
"I am working on a project aimed at changing behaviors of fume hood users to lower and/or close sashes. Do you have, or can you recommend, any resources on proper use of equipment to ensure the most efficient operation?"
Think you know? Submit your answer to I2SL.
Look for the answer in next month's issue!
Look for I2SL at...
Look for representatives from I2SL presenting at these exciting upcoming events:
ACHEMA 2009
May 11—15
Frankfurt, Germany
IASP 2009
June 1—4
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Coming Next Month...
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More conference news and updates
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I2SL's Spotlight on...LabRATS
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This month's question answered
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