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International Fume Hood Challenge
I2SL is planning a friendly competition among organizations that own and operate laboratories to improve safety and energy efficiency of fume hoods (or fume cupboards, as they are also known). By encouraging participation from public, private, and academic labs in the United States and across the globe, the Challenge will:
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Promote safe and energy-efficient behaviors and improvements in the lab environment
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Encourage collaboration on lab efficiency among researchers, facility managers, safety staff, green labs professionals, manufacturers, and service providers
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Gather data and develop best practices on energy-saving technologies and behavior change initiatives for fume hoods and related lab systems
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Ensure better, safer fume hood operation in research facilities to enhance sustainable science, energy efficiency, and cost savings
Currently under development, the I2SL International Fume Hood Challenge will score labs on variety of activities to promote safe and efficient use of fume hoods, including sash closure, monitoring, and hibernation when not in use. Activities will also focus on the lab HVAC systems that support fume hoods to help ensure effective operation. Read more about the Fume Hood Challenge or watch a video about what the Challenge will entail here.
I2SL plans to launch the Challenge in early 2027; Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) are working
on various aspects of the program. An I2SL Challenge Leadership Council oversees program development and the work of the TAGs. Sign up to receive updates when the Challenge is launched.
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