Sustainability in Labs - An introduction to the LEAF framework

Interested in how labs can improve their sustainability? This talk will introduce the Laboratory Efficiency Assesment Framework (LEAF), a practical framework to help labs improve sustainability by addressing waste, equipment use, and everyday practices.

Caitlin Broadbent (Sustainability Technician at LEAF, UCL) will share an overview of what LEAF is, why it's needed, and how individuals can contribute, drawing on her experience implementing sustainable practices in active laboratory environments. Her talk will help attendees understand how small, practical changes in lab culture and behaviour can collectively make a meaningful difference.