Dr. Maulik Patel’s Lab wins 2016 basketball “Greenest Group on Campus” award
Dr. Maulik Patel’s lab group has been named winner of the 2016 Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability Competition. Dr. Patel’s lab staff celebrated their title of “greenest group on campus” at the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri game February 10 with a catered hospitality event, tickets to the game, an autographed basketball from Coach Stallings, and an on-court award ceremony during the game. Accepting the award on behalf of the lab was Sarah Sturgeon.
The sustainability competition, presented by Waste Management, Vanderbilt Athletics, and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), invited all Vanderbilt groups, teams, departments, classes and campus organizations to compete for the title of “greenest group on campus” by detailing what sustainable actions their group routinely implement to reduce, reuse or recycle; save energy or water; use mass transit and alternative transportation options; or any other innovative sustainability programs going on within their department or organization.
Dr. Patel’s lab group was recognized for their recycling efforts which include recycling all pipet tip boxes. The lab also purchases products with post-consumer content and uses reusable mugs, utensils, and food storage items. The lab uses the smallest refrigerator possible for their lab size and also conserves energy by turning off lab and other equipment whenever possible.
For more information on Dr. Patel’s research, visit their website. Learn more about Waste Management and how they encourage us to “Think Green” on their website. For more information about SEMO or how you can participate in future sustainability competitions, visit the SustainVU website or email sustainvu@vanderbilt.edu.
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