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Anna Lewis

Anna Lewis

Role: Sustainable Labs Officer

Anna has a background in molecular biology, and many years working in biomedical laboratories. Her passion for the environment lead her to gain an MSc in Climate Change Science and Policy. Combining both her laboratory and environmental backgrounds, she now runs the Sustainable Labs Initiative at the University of Bristol in which she improves lab efficiency, reduces energy and waste, and drives behaviour change.

Why Universities Should Be Investing In Lab Sustainability

While there has been some criticism on how universities invest in their estate, there are also example of innovative practices to make buildings more ecological sound and effective. The Lab Sustainability Initiative at the University of Bristol is one of such examples.