As ‘Green Lab’ pilot winds up, Drs. Mirnics, Korade led the way

The laboratories of Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, and Zeljka Korade, DVM, PhD, professor of pediatrics at UNMC, led the way in UNMC’s initial pilot of a “Green Labs” program.

They achieved the highest certification level – green – by completing more than 80% of available credits in the program.

“We all have to do our part to preserve our amazing world for future generations,” Dr. Mirnics said. “It starts with each of us, locally, and not only as a global process.”

Since the pilot launched in May, the lab has led the way in completing the credits within the pilot and providing valuable feedback for program coordinators.

Dr. Mirnics said the lab leveraged the program as an opportunity to “review how we operate, become less wasteful and be more cognizant of how our work affects the environment.”

Allison Anderson, the lab’s Green Lab navigator:

• Completed the baseline and final scorecards for the lab, working with lab staff to provide updates and answer questions.
• Served as the main point of contact between the lab and the UNMC Office of Sustainability, identifying areas for improvement in the lab.
• Provided meaningful feedback and input throughout the design and development of the program, helping program developers to better understand the issues faced by participants and find solutions.

For more information about the Green Labs pilot, visit the program website.