Dr. Randy Blakely’s lab wins 2015 basketball “Greenest Group on Campus” award
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Dr. Randy Blakely’s lab group has been named winner of the 2015 Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability Competition. Dr. Blakely’s lab staff celebrated their title of “greenest group on campus” at the Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina basketball game Feb. 7 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 were Dr. Randy Blakely and Angela Hunt-Steele.
The sustainability competition, presented by Vanderbilt Athletics, Waste Management and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), invited all Vanderbilt groups, teams, departments and campus organizations to compete for the title of “greenest group on campus” by detailing what sustainable actions their group routinely implements 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. Blakely’s lab group was recognized for their extensive recycling efforts in the lab, including sending their data storage, like CDs, off for specialized recycling. The lab also ensures they recycle lab supply packaging. When having lab-wide gatherings, the lab orders cornstarch biodegradable utensils and plates instead of normal disposable supplies! They also conserve energy by turning off lab equipment and shutting fume hood sashes whenever possible, which use large amounts of electricity.
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