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During the 33rd Annual Campus Sustainability Summit on April 15, 2026, the CU Green Labs Program recognized four campus organizations with Green Labs Awards, including the Department of Chemistry and the General Chemistry Teaching Labs.

The 2026 award recipients are:

• Department of Chemistry - Green Chemistry Commitment, Departmental Achievement
• LASP Sustainability Group - Partnership for Lab SustainabilityÌý
• General Chemistry Teaching Labs - Sustainability Actions, Laboratory AchievementÌý
• Department of Geological Sciences - Shared Resources, Departmental AchievementÌý

Since 2015, the Green Labs Awards recognize individuals, teams, and departments across campus that demonstrate leadership in reducing the environmental footprint of laboratory research. Recipients are honored for initiatives that improve sustainability in laboratory spaces—such as reducing energy and water consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting environmentally responsible research practices.

2026 CU Â鶹ӰԺ Green Labs Awards Committee

• Laurel Robbins, Graduate Student in Biochemistry and IQ Biology, Green Labs Team LeadÌý
• Alice Epperly, Undergraduate and Green Labs student assistantÌý
• Joan Jenkins, Environmental Health & Safety SpecialistÌý
• Amrita George, Green Labs Team Lead – Chemical Sharing InitiativeÌý
• Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar, Environmental Center Assistant Director - Green Labs ProgramÌý